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Swedish town bans Islamic headscarf in primary schools
June 4, 2019
Swedish town bans Islamic headscarf in primary schools
A municipality in southern Sweden has voted to ban the Islamic headscarf in schools for children under the age of 13, in a first for Sweden. A municipality in southern Sweden has voted to ban the Islamic headscarf…
Sudan: UN chief deplores excessive force used against pro-democracy protesters
June 4, 2019
Sudan: UN chief deplores excessive force used against pro-democracy protesters
Security forces in Sudan fired on pro-democracy protesters in the capital Khartoum on Monday, leaving a number of dead and many more injured, prompting the United Nations chief’s condemnation and an appeal for “peaceful dialogue” to resume. Security forces…
Protests over Muslim politicians grip Sri Lankan city
June 4, 2019
Protests over Muslim politicians grip Sri Lankan city
Demonstrations by several thousand people gripped Sri Lanka’s pilgrim city of Kandy on Monday as Buddhist monks demanded the sacking of three top Muslim politicians over the Easter suicide bombings. Demonstrations by several thousand people gripped Sri Lanka’s…
At least four killed as government bus hit in Kabul blast
June 4, 2019
At least four killed as government bus hit in Kabul blast
At least four people were killed Monday when a bomb tore through a bus in Kabul, an official said, marking the second day straight that attackers have targeted a bus. At least four people were killed Monday when…
Concern over mosque safety: British Muslims call for increase to govt security grant
June 3, 2019
Concern over mosque safety: British Muslims call for increase to govt security grant
Leaders from Muslim faith organizations across the UK are calling on the government to increase funding to protect the millions of Muslims in the country. Leaders from Muslim faith organizations across the UK are calling on the government…
Danish far-right members burn Quran in capital
June 3, 2019
Danish far-right members burn Quran in capital
Activists of a far-right group burned a copy of the Quran and unfurled a banner saying “Europe is ours” in the Danish capital to protest against the iftar (fast-breaking) gathering of Muslims on Saturday. Activists of a far-right…
Car explosion in Afghanistan’s Ghazni kills eight policemen
June 3, 2019
Car explosion in Afghanistan’s Ghazni kills eight policemen
At least eight policemen were killed and seven others were injured after a Taliban-hijacked military armored car laden with explosives rammed into a police building in the At least eight policemen were killed and seven others were injured after…
Quran competition at Ramadan Tent in Moscow
June 2, 2019
Quran competition at Ramadan Tent in Moscow
The XIV Moscow International Qur’an Reciting Competition took place at Ramadan Tent, an event traditionally held near Moscow Memorial Mosque in the last days of the holy month of Ramadan. The XIV Moscow International Qur’an Reciting Competition took…
U.N. day to remember victims of violence against religion
June 2, 2019
U.N. day to remember victims of violence against religion
The U.N. General Assembly has adopted a resolution designating Aug. 22 as the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. The U.N. General Assembly has adopted a resolution designating Aug. 22…
Joint letter to the King of Bahrain on the death penalty
June 2, 2019
Joint letter to the King of Bahrain on the death penalty
Thirteen international human rights organization have signed a joint letter to the King of Bahrain regarding the death sentence of Ali al-Arab and Ahmed al-Malali. Thirteen international human rights organization have signed a joint letter to the King…