Erdogan on protests in France: "I fear more pressure against Muslims"

Turkish President Erdogan has worried that the events of recent days in France will lead to a new wave of pressure and intimidation against immigrants and Muslims". Erdogan said this as he commented on the latest developments in France, protests and clashes that have broken out in various cities after the killing of a young man (17-year-old Nahel) near Paris by a police officer. "Violence begets violence - he added -. We hope that the latest events, which we have welcomed with concern, will end as soon as possible before more blood is shed and the spiral of violence increases".