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After targeting Islamic institutions, Christians concerned about freedom of worship in France
March 11, 2021
After targeting Islamic institutions, Christians concerned about freedom of worship in France
Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox officials in France warned the government and parliamentarians of the dangers of a “controversial bill” targeting Islamic institutions, and considered it undermining freedom of worship and association.“Today, we openly express our concern about the draft law…
Malaysian court overturns ban on use of ‘Allah’ by non-Muslim publications
March 11, 2021
Malaysian court overturns ban on use of ‘Allah’ by non-Muslim publications
A Malaysian court on Wednesday overturned a decades-old government policy barring non-Muslim publications from using the word “Allah” to refer to God, in a landmark ruling on an issue that has fanned religious tensions in the mainly Muslim country.The decision…
Indonesia: Muslim body calls to help hunger-hit Yemenis
March 11, 2021
Indonesia: Muslim body calls to help hunger-hit Yemenis
Indonesia’s top religious authority has called on Muslims in the country to raise funds to help hunger-hit Yemenis.The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) asked the wealthy Muslims in general, and Islamic and humanitarian organizations in Indonesia in particular, to raise funds…
127 Indian Muslims charged with ‘terror’ acquitted after 19 years
March 10, 2021
127 Indian Muslims charged with ‘terror’ acquitted after 19 years
On December 26, 2001, Mohammad Abdul Hai boarded a train to Gujarat to attend a three-day seminar on Muslim education organized by the All India Minority Education Board, of which Hai – then an associate professor at Jodhpur’s Jai Narain…
Man charged with three hate-motivated attacks on women in Edmonton
March 10, 2021
Man charged with three hate-motivated attacks on women in Edmonton
Police say a 44-year-old man has been arrested and charged with three hate-motivated attacks on women in Edmonton.Shane Edward Tremblay, who has no fixed address, is facing three counts of uttering threats and three counts of assault.The first attack took…
Switzerland referendum: Voters support ban on face coverings in public
March 9, 2021
Switzerland referendum: Voters support ban on face coverings in public
Switzerland has narrowly voted in favor of banning face coverings in public, including the burka or niqab worn by Muslim women.Official results showed the measure had passed by 51.2% to 48.8% in Sunday’s referendum.The proposal was put forward by the…
Islam lessons become an official subject in Bavarian schools
March 9, 2021
Islam lessons become an official subject in Bavarian schools
Authorities in Bavaria have decided to make Islamic teaching an official subject in schools. From the next school year, the subject will be offered in about 350 schools in the province, Deutsche Welle (DW) writes.From next school year, Islamic education…
French government looks for ways to close down more mosques
March 9, 2021
French government looks for ways to close down more mosques
The anti-Muslim climate in France is normalizing a general crackdown on the country’s 6 million-strong Muslim community.France’s right-wing Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin in a statement expressed his displeasure at not being able to close down more mosques in the country.Darmanin…
Belgium suspends licenses to export weapons to the Saudi Guard
March 8, 2021
Belgium suspends licenses to export weapons to the Saudi Guard
In Belgium, the State Council decided to suspend four licenses to export weapons from the Wallonia region in the south of the country to the Saudi National Guard.This came after three Belgian human rights organizations appealed against the decision of…
Rohingyas in Jammu fear deportation to Myanmar after police detain over 150
March 8, 2021
Rohingyas in Jammu fear deportation to Myanmar after police detain over 150
Indian police have detained more than 150 Rohingya refugees found living illegally in the northern region of Jammu and Kashmir and a process has begun to deport them back to Myanmar, two officials said on Sunday.Dozens of Rohingya are in…