Muslim
Myanmar’s soldiers targeted Rohingya Muslim women for gang rape: UN official
World
November 13, 2017
Myanmar’s soldiers targeted Rohingya Muslim women for gang rape: UN official
Myanmar’s soldiers have “systematically targeted” Rohingya Muslim women for gang rape in Rakhine state, says a UN official. Myanmar’s…
Rise in Anti-Muslim Sentiment across Germany
World
October 26, 2017
Rise in Anti-Muslim Sentiment across Germany
A recent report by the Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA) has revealed rising anti-Muslim sentiments across Germany…
Quebec bans Muslim women full-face veils
World
October 19, 2017
Quebec bans Muslim women full-face veils
Quebec has passed legislation banning Muslim women from covering their faces while receiving public services such as public transport. …
Amnesty says Myanmar killed hundreds of Rohingya
World
October 19, 2017
Amnesty says Myanmar killed hundreds of Rohingya
Amnesty International says Myanmar security forces killed at least hundreds of people during a systematic campaign to expel Rohingya Muslims.…
Nearly 300 Rohingya villages destroyed in Myanmar’s Rakhine, says HRW
World
October 19, 2017
Nearly 300 Rohingya villages destroyed in Myanmar’s Rakhine, says HRW
Human Rights Watch (HRW) says nearly 300 villages of the persecuted Rohingya Muslim minority have been burned in Myanmar since…
German Minister suggests recognizing Muslim holidays
World
October 15, 2017
German Minister suggests recognizing Muslim holidays
Germany’s Muslim community has welcomed Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere’s suggestion of recognizing Islamic holidays in the country. …
UNSC must press Myanmar on refugee return process: EX-UN chief
World
October 15, 2017
UNSC must press Myanmar on refugee return process: EX-UN chief
The former UN chief, Kofi Annan, has called on the Security Council (UNSC) to press Myanmar to facilitate the return…
Hate crime targeting UK mosques more than doubled in past year, figures show
World
October 10, 2017
Hate crime targeting UK mosques more than doubled in past year, figures show
Hate crimes targeting mosques across the UK more than doubled between 2016 and 2017, new figures have revealed. Hate…
Islam is world’s most common state religion — study
World
October 10, 2017
Islam is world’s most common state religion — study
Pew Research Center analysis of data from 199 countries finds 4 in 10 have officially endorsed faiths or preferred faiths.…
Community celebrates opening of new Islamic mosque in Canberra
World
October 9, 2017
Community celebrates opening of new Islamic mosque in Canberra
Canberra’s Islamic community finally has a new place of worship, 17 years after plans were first made. Canberra’s Islamic…