A wave of anger swept social networking sites in Turkey and the Arab countries, after the circulation of a video clip of a number of school students insulting the Holy Quran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The clip, which was said to have been filmed in a high school classroom in Serik district, east of Antalya, showed them throwing a copy of the Qur’an.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the video, loud laughter is heard, which sparked a state of anger and resentment among many Turks and Arabs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Turkish media indicated that after the video spread, an urgent meeting of the school administration took place, in which it was decided to send 4 students to detention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Regional Directorate of National Education, which appointed an inspector in the matter, launched an administrative investigation into the school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Turkish Penal Code criminalizes religious insults and hate speech.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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