Erdogan: Zionism is crime against humanity
Turkish prime minister speaks at UN conference in Vienna, compares Zionism to Islamophobia, anti-Semitism and fascism – all crimes against humanity, according to him
Speaking at the Fifth Alliance of Civilizations Forum in Vienna’s Hofburg Palace, Erdogan warned against the rise of fascist forces in Europe.
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“We are facing a world in which racist attacks have gained momentum, terrorism has claimed more lives, and religions and sects treat each other with less understanding,” he said.
“Just like Zionism, anti-Semitism and fascism, it becomes unavoidable that Islamophobia must be regarded as a crime against humanity,” the Turkish premier said.
The conference was attended by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon who addressed the forum on Wednesday.
The Alliance of Civilizations was founded in 2005 as a joint initiative of the governments of Turkey and Spain under the auspices of the UN.
"The Alliance of Civilizations aims to improve understanding and cooperative relations among nations and peoples across cultures and religions," the Alliance's website said. "It also helps to counter the forces that fuel polarization and extremism."
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