Muslims march in peace protest in Wrocław
PR dla Zagranicy
Alicja Baczyńska
27.11.2015 14:53
Some 100 people, among them many followers of the Islamic faith, gathered in the southwestern city of Wrocław on Friday to voice their concern over growing aggression targeting immigrants in the area.
Dozens of people, chiefly members of the Muslim community in Wrocław, took to the streets in a peaceful protest against violence perpetuated by extremists in the name of their faith. Photo: PAP/Aleksander Koźmiński
Marching under the banner "Not in Our Name", the peace protesters have condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Paris.
Photo: PAP/Aleksander Koźmiński
The event was organised by the Wrocław Center for Culture and Education, together with the local Fransciscan Monastery.
The march served to demonstrate that Muslims living in the city are regular citizens who work, raise kids and condemn extremist violence.
"We have decided to go out onto the streets so that we can all get to know each other better," said one of the organisers of the march.
Photo: PAP/Aleksander Koźmiński
Together with ethnic Poles attending the event, they brandished slogans such as "No to ISIS", "Together against Terrorism" and "No to Demonising Islam." (aba/rk)
Source: IAR