Insults written on wall of historic mosque in Greece

Insulting expressions targeting religious values were written by unidentified individuals on the exterior wall at the entrance of the historic Cinar Mosque in Xanthi, Western Thrace, Greece, according to a statement issued by the Western Thrace Turkish Minority Consultative Council on Sunday.

The incident was discovered on Sept. 13, the council said.

The statement described the writings as "offensive expressions incompatible with humanity, morality and the respect that should be shown to places of worship."

"Any attack or disrespect targeting places of worship, sacred sites and religious beliefs is unacceptable," the statement said, strongly condemning the act against Cinar Mosque on behalf of the Western Thrace Turkish Minority and the wider Muslim community.

The council expressed hope that those responsible would be identified and apprehended as soon as possible, brought before the courts and receive the punishment they deserve.