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Russia’s presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov says that Russia is a partially Muslim state with more than 20 million Muslims. Since most of the people in Russia are Christians, Christianity is the main religion of the country. The uniqueness of our country lies in its multi-ethnic and multi-religious nature and all religions live with full respect for each other.
He said the insult to the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) has led to an increase in violence in France. Therefore, in the first place, such abusive activities must be stopped.
Dmitry Peskov, a spokesman for the Russian president, told reporters Thursday that the Russian state news agency Taser.
Dmitry Peskov, spokesman for the Russian president, said anti-Islamic propaganda will not be tolerated in Russia, adding that it was not possible to establish a media outlet like the controversial French Shirley Abdo. It is not possible that the Russian state has a means of communication that hurts the religious feelings of the country.
He says that insulting any religious belief and hurting the feelings of religious people is not acceptable in the eyes of Russia. It is unacceptable to hurt people’s religious feelings and kill someone for it.
When asked whether cartoons on religious subjects should be published, he declined to comment, saying it was a “very complex subject”. We need to know our official debating position before giving an opinion on this matter.
Previously, the United Nations Anti-Extremism (UNHCR) expressed concern about the publication of cartoons of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
The organization’s head, Miguel Ángel Moratins, said in a statement Wednesday that the reprint of the cartoons was “insulting and horrifying to many Muslims around the world.” Lack of respect for religion and sacred religious symbols incites hatred and violent extremism pushes society towards polarization and fragmentation.
Earlier on Wednesday, a teacher was killed for showing a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during a class on freedom of expression in France. There was a great reaction throughout France. The country’s president, Emmanuel Macron, has criticized Islam for its firm stance in upholding the country’s secular values. He also said that France would not stop showing cartoons.
The announcement of the French president has provoked a great reaction in the Muslim world. Meanwhile, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for a boycott of French products.
Sources: Tas, Daily Sabah, Al Jazeera
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