Indeed, the organization behind the pool party, Smile 13, said that its members had even been sent death threats after news of the party broke out. The group added that it had taken legal action against those who sent threats. "The situation has become surreal, from insults, incessant journalist requests, and death threats to members of the team," the group wrote. According to the organizers that reaction also included death threats being made to the Muslim organizers. The initial reservation had been made by Muslim organization Smile 13, which presents itself as a sports and social group for women and children.

Source: The Local August 09, 2016 10:29 UTC