Arabic-language copies of Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf were sold in a central London bookshop, it has been revealed.
The books, which feature pictures of Hitler performing a Nazi salute on the front cover, were exhibited on a main central display table within the bookstore, according to Conservative Councillor Elliot Keck of Westminster Council.
“As councillor for Hyde Park, I'm always interested in checking out new businesses in my patch,” he wrote on X.
“Imagine my disgust upon going into this new Arabic bookstore on the Edgware Road last night, only to find them selling multiple copies of Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler, apparently published themselves.
“I rarely wish ill on a new business, but I hope this one fails, and fails quickly.
“Remember this is just minutes away from West Central London Synagogue.”
Arabic-language copies of Mein Kampf on sale at Aafaq Bookstore in central London (X/Elliot Keck)[Missing Credit]
The shop, Aafaq Bookstore, sells primarily Arabic-language books, but also those in other languages and stationery supplies.
According to public records, the company which owns the shop is a publisher as well as a retailer and has authorisation to sponsor skilled worker visas to bring foreign workers to the UK.
Keck added: "It makes me sick to my stomach to find copies of Mein Kampf being proudly displayed in a new bookshop in my ward.
"While the council likely doesn't have any powers to crack down on this, from my perspective this hideous little business is not welcome, and I very much hope to see it fail."
The JC has contacted Aafaq for comment.
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