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Italian law sparks outcry as Muslims prayer spaces face threat of closure

Italian law sparks outcry as Muslims prayer spaces face threat of closure

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…
German court issues verdict allowing Muslim teachers to wear hijab in public schools

German court issues verdict allowing Muslim teachers to wear hijab in public schools

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…
France, Germany combine efforts to counter illegal immigration to Europe

France, Germany combine efforts to counter illegal immigration to Europe

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…
Germany suspends evacuation of at-risk Afghans, leaving thousands stranded

Germany suspends evacuation of at-risk Afghans, leaving thousands stranded

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…
14 year old Muslim boy dies after unexplained ‘incident’ in Scottish school

14 year old Muslim boy dies after unexplained ‘incident’ in Scottish school

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…
10% of French total population identifies themselves as Muslims, new study reveals

10% of French total population identifies themselves as Muslims, new study reveals

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…
French anti-terrorism public prosecutor calls for trial of members of anti-Muslim group

French anti-terrorism public prosecutor calls for trial of members of anti-Muslim group

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…
Muslims in Sweden face risk of discrimination, new report reveals

Muslims in Sweden face risk of discrimination, new report reveals

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.…
Nonviolence Organization strongly deplores arrest of climate activists in Netherlands

Nonviolence Organization strongly deplores arrest of climate activists in Netherlands

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…
35 mosques targeted in Germany by Anti-Islam extremists in 2022, report says

35 mosques targeted in Germany by Anti-Islam extremists in 2022, report says

At least 35 mosques were attacked in Germany last year, with the majority of these offences motivated by anti-Islamic sentiments and right-wing extremism in the country, according to a new report released by Turkish-Muslim group DITIB. The report, which analyzes…
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