Arab entrepreneur victim of insults and threats

Alert DateNovember 15, 2012 Country: Poland Address: Kraków General Type: Racist violence Racism and discrimination phenomena: Arabophobia
Groups affected / Interested in: Migrants, Muslims Key socio-economic/institutional areas: Daily life
Victims Data
Victims Nationality/Ethnic Origin N/A
Victims Gender Male
Victims Age N/A
Victims Number 1
Fatalities - deaths N/A
Perpetrators Data
Perpetrators Nationality/Ethnic Origin Polish
Perpetrator Gender Male
Perpetrator Age 18-25
Perpetrators Number 1
Extremist/Organised Group Violence No

Court proceedings have begun in Krakow in the case of 23-year-old Boguslaw H., who repeatedly threatened to assault and kill Hussein A. Originating from one of the Arab countries, Hussein A. is an entrepreneur – owner of several small eateries in the vicinity of Krakow’s railway station. Years ago he came to Poland, set up home here, has a wife and children. As witnesses and employees of the bars testified, Boguslaw H. repeatedly threatened and insulted Hussein A. For making public insults on grounds of nationality, race or religion the defendant faces up to 3 years in prison, and for making unlawful threats – up to 5 years in prison.

Source:

Naszemiasto.pl, 15.11.2012, Kraków: groził przy kebabie (Kraków. He threatened at kebab bar),http://krakow.naszemiasto.pl/artykul/1617231,krakow-grozil-przy-kebabie-ma-proces-o-rasizm,id,t.html, Accessed on 26.11.2012