The Cronulla riots – the sequence of events
Aftermath
The Australian reported on attacks against members of the Arabic
community, including extensive coverage on the Voice of Islam
talkback radio program. People rang the program to report incidents including
women being spat on and having their veils torn off and people seeking
medical treatment after being bashed. Host Abraham Zoabi advised listeners
to stay away from the beach over the coming weekend. Kesyar Trad revealed
that the Islamic Friendship Association had received reports of people
being abused in shopping centres, and the MacArthur Arabic Welfare Centre
organised a community meeting after receiving reports of homes and cars
being vandalised. Cronulla beaches were deserted over the weekend, with
the Telegraph reporting that local businesses were struggling
to stay afloat in what is usually their busiest season.
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