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Uyghur Congress Faces Unprecedented Harassment Ahead of General Assembly in Sarajevo
October 23, 2024
Uyghur Congress Faces Unprecedented Harassment Ahead of General Assembly in Sarajevo
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) is set to commence its eighth general assembly in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, amid unprecedented harassment from the Chinese government, VOA reported yesterday. WUC spokesperson Zumretay Arkin reported threats of physical harm, arrest, and sabotage…
Germany Reports First Case of New Mpox Variant
October 23, 2024
Germany Reports First Case of New Mpox Variant
German health authorities confirmed the country’s first case of a new, potentially more contagious mpox variant, clade 1b, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) reported that the infection was detected last Friday, with the patient believed to…
World Uyghur Congress Urges Finland to Address Uyghur Genocide
October 22, 2024
World Uyghur Congress Urges Finland to Address Uyghur Genocide
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has called on Finnish leaders to adopt a strong position against the ongoing genocide of Uyghurs during their delegation visit to China from October 28 to 31, ANI reported yesterday. Finnish President Alexander Stubb and…
Over 230 Migrants Rescued from Boat off Spain’s Canary Islands Amid Surge in Irregular Migration
October 21, 2024
Over 230 Migrants Rescued from Boat off Spain’s Canary Islands Amid Surge in Irregular Migration
On October 20, Spanish coast guards rescued 231 migrants, including 14 women and three children, from a wooden boat near Gran Canaria’s main port, Arab News reported. This incident marks the largest single rescue of the year in the region.…
Afghan Refugees in Germany Face Discrimination and Financial Instability
October 20, 2024
Afghan Refugees in Germany Face Discrimination and Financial Instability
A recent survey by the Berlin-based Advisory Council on Integration and Migration highlights the challenges faced by Afghan refugees in Germany, particularly in the housing market, Khaama Press reported yesterday. Polling around 1,900 refugees, the study reveals that many experience…
Challenges Persist for Islamic Education in Spain
October 16, 2024
Challenges Persist for Islamic Education in Spain
Despite years of advocacy, Islamic education remains largely absent from the Spanish education system, The New Arab reported yesterday. A recent four-year pilot program in Catalonia aimed to introduce Islamic religious education as an elective but concluded without plans for…
Council of Europe Urges Denmark to Increase Muslim Representation in Key Sectors
October 16, 2024
Council of Europe Urges Denmark to Increase Muslim Representation in Key Sectors
The Council of Europe has recommended that Denmark enhance the employment of Muslims in academic institutions and law enforcement agencies, Middle East Monitor reported yesterday. This call follows a report by Anadolu Agency, emphasizing the need for a national action…
Frontex: Irregular Crossings into EU Drop 42% in 2024
October 16, 2024
Frontex: Irregular Crossings into EU Drop 42% in 2024
Detected irregular crossings into the European Union fell by 42% in the first nine months of 2024, VOA reported yesterday citing the EU border agency Frontex. The total number of crossings decreased to 166,000 compared to the same period last…
European Medical Schools to Address Climate Change in Curriculum
October 15, 2024
European Medical Schools to Address Climate Change in Curriculum
In a groundbreaking initiative, medical schools across Europe are set to enhance their training programs to include a focus on health issues linked to the climate crisis. According to an article published on Monday by The Guardian, the newly established…
Sweden: Trial begins for far-right Danish-Swedish politician over Qur’an burnings
October 15, 2024
Sweden: Trial begins for far-right Danish-Swedish politician over Qur’an burnings
Rasmus Paludan, the leader of the far-right Danish Stram Kurs party, began trial in Sweden on charges of incitement against an ethnic group and insult, making him the first individual prosecuted in connection with Qur’an burnings, Arab News reported yesterday.…