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Emmeloord Mosque Finds Torn Qurans and Anti-Islam Leaflets, Files Police Complaints

The case underscores ISN's warning of escalating intimidation targeting mosques in the Netherlands.

Overview

  • A bag discovered Sunday at the Yunus Emre Mosque contained torn Qurans and printed messages including “Stop islamisering” and “Geen jihad in Nederland.”
  • The mosque filed complaints for group insult and threats and asked police for extra surveillance as the investigation proceeds.
  • Children's and youth activities are temporarily suspended, with leaders preparing added security measures such as new cameras.
  • The imam previously received anonymous calls with violent threats, and a dead bird was found on the mosque's doormat two days earlier.
  • Leaders report historically good ties with neighbors, the municipality, and police, while ISN criticizes the lack of political response to rising intimidation.