16th century mosque under reconstruction in Bosnia vandalised with Nazi symbols
Turkey's ambassador to Sarajevo on Thursday condemned the vandalism of a historic mosque under reconstruction in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
"Such attacks will not succeed in fulfilling the attackers’ goals, because Turkey and Bosnia and Herzegovina have deep-rooted relations and a common history and culture," Haldun Koc said.Koc said the attack had been a deliberate provocation. "We have to be very precise and responsive on these issues. The Bosnian authorities are also sensitive, and I know that they condemn this heinous act," said Koc.
The 16th-century mosque, located in Banja Luka in Republika Srpska in northwestern Bosnia and Herzegovina, was completely demolished by Serb forces during the 1992-1995 Bosnian War. Owing to its historical importance, it has been under reconstruction by Turkey's Foundations General Directorate since 2017."An investigation has been launched to find the perpetrators of the ugly attack on mosque walls," said a police statement.Source: AA
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