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Japan· EbetsuMan sentenced for arson attack on Pakistani mosque in Hokkaido, Japan
A man received a six-year, six-month prison sentence for arson attacks on a mosque and other properties owned by Pakistanis in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, Japan.
Background
Japan has seen a rise in its foreign resident population in recent years, leading to evolving societal dynamics. While generally welcoming, isolated incidents of xenophobia or discrimination against specific communities, including those of Pakistani origin, have occasionally been reported.
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Arson Attack on Pakistani Mosque in Hokkaido
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The court handed down a prison sentence for the arson attacks, considering the planned nature of the crime and the defendant's remorse and donations.
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