Venice Mayor Says Anyone Shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ in St. Mark’s Square Can Expect to Be Shot
Posted on August 24, 2017
Mayor of Venice Luigi Brugnaro has caused controversy after releasing a statement saying that anyone who shouts “Allahu Akbar” in the city’s most famous tourist area can expect to be shot.
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