Australian Muslims demand tougher action against Islamophobia
Muslims in Australia have demanded stronger measures against Islamophobia following threats targeting the community. The Lakemba Mosque in Sydney, New South Wales, shared a disturbing threat it received on TikTok. “Christchurch again please,” a user named Wello commented under a post by the mosque, in reference to the March 15, 2019, Christchurch attack when Brenton […]
Muslims in Australia have demanded stronger measures against Islamophobia following threats targeting the community.
The Lakemba Mosque in Sydney, New South Wales, shared a disturbing threat it received on TikTok.
“Christchurch again please,” a user named Wello commented under a post by the mosque, in reference to the March 15, 2019, Christchurch attack when Brenton Tarrant, an Australian white supremacist, killed 51 victims and injured 40 others at the Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre in New Zealand.
The Lakemba Mosque issued a statement that demanded immediate action against rising Islamophobia.
“Over the past weeks, we have seen targeted attacks on mosques and Islamic schools across social media. Now, Lakemba Mosque has been directly threatened, with vile references to the Christchurch attack,” it said.
The mosque emphasised the need for “stronger laws to recognise and criminalise anti-Muslim hate, media and politicians to stop fuelling division with misinformation and Australians of all backgrounds standing up against Islamophobia” to ensure the safety of the Muslim community.
“We will not wait for another tragedy before action is taken. We demand protection, respect, and the right to live without fear in our own country,” it added.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns condemned the threat in a post on X, confirming that police launched an investigation.
(Anadolu Agency)