Europe

The Washington-based Nonviolence Organization (Free Muslim) has expressed its serious concern about the ongoing events in France, calling on the people and authorities to de-escalate and to resort to peaceful dialogue to address the existing crisis. The organization said in…

Italy’s Muslim community, consisting of approximately 2.5 million people, is deeply concerned about the potential repercussions of this law. According to a 2017 report by the Union of Islamic Communities and Organizations in Italy (UCOII), the country currently has 1,217…

After 20 years of its decision, a German court has issued a verdict allowing female Muslim teachers to wear the hijab in public schools. According to a report published by the Spanish “IBC” newspaper, followed by Shia Waves Agency, “Based…

The German and French interior ministers visited Tunisia on Sunday, June 18, to explore ways to reduce illegal crossings to Europe in order to cut deaths of refugees on the dangerous routes of the Mediterranean Sea. According to a statement…

Last October, Germany launched a humanitarian admission programme for Afghans at risk of persecution by that Taliban, with the ultimate goal of bringing up to 1,000 people from Afghanistan to Germany per month. However, it has been eight months and…

Hamdan Khaliq, a 14 year old boy died in St Kentigern’s Academy in Scotland. Police were called to the school in west Lothian following reports of ‘concern’ for a student. Family members have taken to social media to make people…

According to a study by the French Nation Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies, 10% of the total population identified themselves as Muslims. The institute said that the study involved over 27,000 people, between (18-59) years old. The study revealed…

The French terrorism prosecutor has called for the trial of 13 men and three women suspected of plotting terrorist acts to target Muslims – by attacking their houses of worship or poisoning halal food between 2017-2018. The office of the…

A new report has revealed that discrimination is a widespread issue that is affecting all areas of the Swedish society, with Muslims particularly more vulnerable. The report titles “The state of discrimination 2023” was released Sweden’s Discrimination Ombudsman, Lars Arrhenius.…

The Nonviolence Organization (Free Muslim) has denounced the rights violations the Netherlands’ authorities committed against climate activists in the country. The Organization said in a statement received by Shia Waves that it had, “seen authentic reports and data that the…