Desecration of a Muslim cemetery and a Jewish monument

Alert DateAugust 13, 2010 Country: Greece Address: Komotini General Type: Racist violence Racism and discrimination phenomena: Extremism - organised Racist Violence, Anti-semitism, Islamophobia
Groups affected / Interested in: Muslims, Religious minorities Key socio-economic/institutional areas: Culture
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Perpetrators Data
Perpetrators Nationality/Ethnic Origin Greek
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Extremist/Organised Group Violence Yes

A Jewish monument in Kefallinia and the Muslim cemetery of Pospos and Ifestos districts in Komotini were desecrated by organised far right groups.

Source:
TVXS, 8.9.2010, Χρυσή Αυγή και νεοναζιστές τρομοκράτες δρουν ανενόχλητοι στην επαρχία, http://tvxs.gr/node/43342
TVXS, 14.8.2020, Βανδαλισμοί σε μουσουλμανικό νεκροταφείο στην Κομοτηνή, http://tvxs.gr/node/42099