New Wave of Attacks on Muslims in US

10-600There was a wave of attacks on Muslims near their mosques this past week, and authorities say such violence may be on the rise. In Florida, a man was beaten outside the mosque Orlando nightclub shooter Omar Mateen attended. In Brooklyn, two Muslim teens were beaten outside a mosque. And in Houston, a doctor attempting to attend prayer services was shot. As a result, many Muslims are calling for tighter security.

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