German Muslims angry over incest on TV

The moderate Alevi Muslim community says the episode perpetuates old prejudices. Over the centuries Sunny Muslims have accused Alevis of incest because they include women and children in their religious rituals.

The episode's director said she had wanted to portray the difficulties of discussing child abuse within immigrant communities. She admitted she had been unaware of the charges leveled against the Alevis by other Muslims.

The Alevis are demanding a formal apology from Germany's public television and want the episode not to be repeated.

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