“Jews and animals are not allowed”: Sign at Kyrgyz hotel sparks outrage PHOTO

A scandal involving antisemitic sentiment has erupted in Kyrgyzstan after the Villa Hotel in Osh displayed a sign stating that “animals and Jews are prohibited from entering.”

A photo of the sign, taken by a visitor, was circulated on social media. Following the incident, the city police department launched a preliminary investigation into the matter, according to Kyrgyz media.

The hotel administration said the discriminatory notice was put up by the building’s owner, although hotel staff opposed it.

The Embassy of Israel in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan strongly condemned the incident, describing it as antisemitic.

“The Embassy of the State of Israel to the Republic of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyz Republic strongly condemns the appearance of a sign in one of the hotel in the city of Osh in Kyrgyz Republic containing openly antisemitic and offensive statement.

Such manifestations are unacceptable and contradict the fundamental principles of respect, equality, and human dignity. We are convinced that any forms of discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, or any other grounds must receive a clear and unequivocal response,” the diplomatic mission stated.

By Jeyhun Aghazada