Church attacks in Trabzon and Malatya

Last night, some people protesting the attempted coup attacked St. Mary Catholic Church in Trabzon and Protestant Church in Malatya with stones and hammers. They tried to enter the churches.

According to Seyfi Genç from SAT-TURK 7, last night, a group attacked Protestant Church in Malatya, shouting Allahu akbar. The glasses of the church were broken in the attack. 

In Trabzon, a group of 10 people attacked St. Mary Catholic Church in Trabzon. Breaking the glasses of the church with stones, the group also tried to break the door.

Muslims living around the church reacted against the attackers and moved them away. They also informed the priests of the church about the attack.  

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