It happened again. Yesterday around fifty people attending the mosque in Viale Jenner (Milan) surrounded and attacked Klaus Davi, who was carrying out a series of interviews and reports on the upcoming American elections and the orientation of the Islamic world on the topic. According to what the journalist and mass media expert himself reported, he was joined by a group of Arabs, who pushed him on the street and attempted to steal his tape recorder. Having managed to free himself, he then took refuge in a bar near the place of worship, where the men chased him inside the place and ordered him to hand over the camera and microphone to them. A few minutes after a heated confrontation between the journalist and the mosque goers in the presence of numerous witnesses, three Digos agents (not alerted by Davi who was busy avoiding the worst) entered the business, picked him up and loaded him in a hurry in the car and escorted to his home.
“I express my full solidarity with Klaus Davi, victim of an unacceptable attack outside the Viale Jenner mosque while carrying out his work as a journalist. This episode, which already occurred last June in the same place, is yet another demonstration of a climate dangerous that hovers around that mosque, highlighting an explosive situation linked to Islamic places of worship in Milan”, declared the deputy of Fratelli d’Italia, vice president of the Constitutional Affairs Commission of the Chamber and former deputy mayor of the Milanese centre-right councils, Riccardo De Corato.
“It is absurd that a person who carries out his job is attacked both verbally and physically without having done anything at sea or having harmed anyone. Furthermore, in Milan alone – underlined De Corato -, there are 12 abusive mosques often frequented by violent people and aggressive, who think they can do what they want always and in any case! A fixed presence of soldiers, police or carabinieri is necessary to guarantee public safety and prevent further accidents”. “I also ask for an urgent verification to ensure that the mosque respects the technical requirements – such as the usability and conformity of the spaces – to accommodate hundreds of people during Friday prayers. We cannot tolerate gray areas in terms of safety and legality”, he added.
#Dangerous #climate #Weather
**Interview with Klaus Davi, Milan-based Journalist and Media Expert**
**Interviewer:** Klaus, thank you for joining us today. Can you tell us what happened during your visit to the mosque in Viale Jenner?
**Klaus Davi:** Thank you for having me. It was quite an alarming experience. As I was conducting interviews regarding the upcoming American elections and the views of the Islamic community, I was approached by a group of attendees who became aggressive. They surrounded me and attempted to take my tape recorder.
**Interviewer:** That sounds terrifying. How did you manage to escape the situation?
**Klaus Davi:** I managed to push through the crowd and took refuge in a nearby bar. Unfortunately, they followed me inside and continued to demand my camera and microphone. It was very chaotic, but thankfully, Digos agents were nearby and intervened to escort me to safety.
**Interviewer:** This isn’t the first incident like this. I understand that similar occurrences have happened in the past at this location. What are your thoughts on the climate surrounding the mosque?
**Klaus Davi:** Yes, this isn’t an isolated incident; there have been tensions at that mosque before. It does raise concerns about the safety of journalists and the overall atmosphere around discussions of Islam in Milan. There seems to be a growing hostility towards those who are simply trying to do their job and report on important issues.
**Interviewer:** What steps do you believe should be taken to ensure the safety of journalists in such situations?
**Klaus Davi:** First and foremost, there needs to be stronger security measures in place during public events, especially where tensions may already exist. Additionally, I think it’s crucial for authorities and community leaders to foster a more open dialogue and understanding to address underlying issues.
**Interviewer:** Lastly, how are you feeling after this experience?
**Klaus Davi:** I feel incredibly shaken but also more determined than ever to continue my work. It’s crucial that stories like these are told, and I appreciate the support I’ve received. We cannot let fear silence critical journalism.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Klaus. Your bravery in pursuing the truth is admirable, and we wish you safety and success in your future endeavors.
