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The Presidium of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SDM) of Russia called on Muslims not to succumb to provocations and actions that are aimed at persecuting people on national and religious grounds. This is stated on the website of the Muslim Spiritual Directorate.
“We urge Russian Muslims <…> do not give in to provocative calls, maintain humanity and patriotic feelings for our united homeland — Russia”, — the message says.
They emphasized that all actions aimed at persecuting people on national and religious grounds are criminal.
In addition, the organization called on the authorities to immediately respond to ongoing incidents.
Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs in the North Caucasian Federal District reported that, against the background of unrest at the Makhachkala airport, a criminal case had been opened under the article on organizing mass riots.