Turkish president urges unity, faith amid suffering in Muslim world

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday that Muslims are going through a “difficult and painful period,” pointing to ongoing conflicts and humanitarian crises across multiple regions, Anadolu reports. Speaking at the International Quran Recitation Competition Awards Ceremony, Erdogan said: “From Palestine to Lebanon, from the Gulf to Sudan, from Somalia to Yemen, wherever we turn our heads, we are unfortunately met with tears.” “In these days of trial, when the so-called civilized world turns a blind eye, infants in cradles and defenseless civilians are being brutally massacred,” he added. He also criticized those who, he said, have long spoken “arrogantly” about justice, equality, and human rights. READ: Israeli defense minister threatens Lebanon with ‘fire that will burn entire country’ “Today, […]