Somali leaders: Hateful rhetoric is leading to widespread harassment

By: Atra Mohamed

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: May 8, 2026

Words: 534

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Following the Friday prayer, leaders of the Somali community gathered at Karmel Mall in Minneapolis to condemn what they described as escalating anti-Somali rhetoric linked to “Operation Metro Surge” and right-wing politicians and media.

Community and faith leaders said hateful rhetoric is fueling harassment and threats, and spreading fear among Somali Minnesotans.

Imam Yusuf Abdulle, executive director of the Islamic Association of North America, said recent “attacks did not come out of nowhere. They …

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