Law enforcers will respond to any manifestations of religious intolerance severely

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The Head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, Arsen Avakov, has told that the law enforcers would be reacting to any manifestations of religious intolerance harshly. This is reported by the press service of the Ministry.

Commenting on the beginning of the process of provision of autocephaly to Ukraine’s Orthodox church, Avakov noted that law enforcement officers will be tough to respond to any manifestations of intolerance.

«I urge not to allow provocations and speculations. The Internal Ministry will provide security and public order. If there is a necessity to oppose extremism or religious hatred, it will act severely. Let in not be a surprise for the hotheads,» – the Minister noted.

In addition, Avakov called on all the political and public figures to refrain from provocations and attempts to destabilize the country.
Recall that on October 11, the Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate supported granting of autocephaly for Ukraine’s Orthodox church.
As The Journalist reported, Belarusian Orthodox Church intends to receive autocephaly.