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UK Conservatives Debate Possible Restrictions on Face-Covering Clothing and Hijab —————————————– Nick Timothy, a shadow cabinet justice secretary, has criticized face-covering clothing and said the UK Conservative Party could consider restrictions similar to measures adopted in several European countries, according…

European Muslim Union Voices Concern Over Anti-Muslim Incidents in Lithuania ———————————————– The European Muslim Union has expressed concern over recent incidents targeting Lithuania’s Muslim community and Islamic religious symbols, calling on authorities and society to confront acts of hatred and…

Kenya Confirms First Ebola Death as Outbreak Spreads in DR Congo ———————————————- Kenya has confirmed its first Ebola death after a Kenyan man who had lived in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for seven years died in Nairobi after…

Mumbai Court Discharges Man in ‘Bulli Bai’ Case, Citing Lack of Evidence in Hijab-Related Case ——————————– A Mumbai court has discharged a 25-year-old man arrested in connection with the 2022 “Bulli Bai” case, ruling that there was insufficient evidence to…

Finland: Supreme Court Allows Use of Force as Last Resort to Remove Hijab During Asylum Registration Photos ————————————– Finland’s Supreme Court has ruled that police may use necessary and proportionate force as a last resort to remove a hijab during…

Sweden Tightens Oversight of Funding for Religious and Civil Society Organizations ————————————— Swedish authorities are moving to strengthen oversight of public funding provided to civil society organizations and religious bodies, including groups operating mosques, by linking state support more closely…

Rights Group Warns of Continued Violence Against Hazaras in Afghanistan After Over Century of Persecution —————————————- According to a report by the “Genocide Watch” organization, persecution of the Hazara community dates back to the late 19th century, particularly during the…

Netherlands: Muslims Rally Outside Parliament Against Islamophobia, Discrimination ———————————- Representatives of Muslim organizations and activists gathered outside the Dutch Parliament in The Hague to protest what they described as growing Islamophobia and discrimination against Muslims in daily life, calling on…

Thousands Rally in London Against Far-Right Extremism and Islamophobia —————————————- Thousands of people took part in a large demonstration in east London to protest racism, Islamophobia, and the rise of far-right movements, marking the 90th anniversary of the historic Battle…

Holy Shrine of Imam al-Askari Unveils Largest Documentary Encyclopedia on History of Samarra ———————————- The Holy Shrine of Imam al-Askari has unveiled the Samarra Documentary Encyclopedia, a major historical publication consisting of ten volumes and produced by the Samarra Heritage…