xenophobia

Limassol mosque vandalism being “exploited to create tensions,” says T/C official

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Limassol mosque vandalism being “exploited to create tensions,” says T/C official

Ayhan Mehmet, the representative of Turkish Cypriots in Limassol, clarified that recent vandalism at the Jedit Mosque was not religiously motivated but rather sports-related slogans. The graffiti also affected a nearby Turkish Cypriot cemetery, and Mehmet emphasized that the issue should not be politicized or exploited to create tensions. He refuted accusations of racism and xenophobia against the Greek Cypriot community, stating that similar slogans were found in other establishments in the area.

EVKAF expresses concern over vandalism of Muslim places of worship in Cyprus

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EVKAF expresses concern over vandalism of Muslim places of worship in Cyprus

The Mufti’s Office of Cyprus expressed concern over increasing attacks on Muslim places of worship in Republic-of-Cyprus-controlled areas, particularly after the recent vandalism of the Albanian Mosque in Limassol. They condemned the attack and called for an end to such provocative acts, urging authorities to identify and punish those responsible. The “ministry of foreign affairs” in the occupied north accused the Greek Cypriot side of allowing attacks on mosques in the south to go unpunished, leading to a repetition of such crimes. They called for the perpetrators to be identified and brought to justice.

Japan tells US that Biden’s ‘xenophobia’ comment is regrettable

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Japan tells US that Biden’s ‘xenophobia’ comment is regrettable

Japan has expressed regret over U.S. President Joe Biden’s comment that “xenophobia” is hindering the country’s economic growth. Despite this, Japan’s ties with the United States remain strong, with Tokyo aiming to strengthen them further. Biden had stated that immigration has been beneficial for the U.S. economy, contrasting it with countries like China, Japan, Russia, and India, which he claimed are struggling due to being xenophobic towards immigrants. Japan, known for its homogeneity, has been hesitant about immigration but is facing a labor shortage due to declining birthrates and an aging population. Prime Minister Kishida mentioned the possibility of inviting skilled workers to Japan but ruled out a comprehensive immigration program, citing resistance within Japanese society towards continuous immigration from overseas.