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UK schoolchildren under attack by increasing anti-Muslim atmosphere
January 24, 2015
UK schoolchildren under attack by increasing anti-Muslim atmosphere
British campaigners say Muslim students across the UK are suffering a backlash of abuse amid rising Islamophobic sentiments in schools following the recent wave of terrorist attacks in the French capital, Paris. British campaigners say Muslim students across the UK…
Muslims sue NYPD over surveillance of mosques
January 15, 2015
Muslims sue NYPD over surveillance of mosques
New Jersey Muslims, who have filed a lawsuit against the surveillance program of the New York Police Department, that includes spying on mosques, have ended up in the US Court of Appeals. New Jersey Muslims, who have filed a lawsuit…
World leaders joined the start of the Paris march while kept silent over Shia genocides
January 15, 2015
World leaders joined the start of the Paris march while kept silent over Shia genocides
In the wake of the terrorist attack on satirical French publication Charlie Hebdo, more than three million people have taken part in unity marches across France. In the wake of the terrorist attack on satirical French publication Charlie Hebdo, more…
Cameroon says 143 Boko Haram militants killed
January 14, 2015
Cameroon says 143 Boko Haram militants killed
Cameroon’s government says the military has killed 143 militants from the extremist group Boko Haram, which has been waging war in neighboring Nigeria. Cameroon’s government says the military has killed 143 militants from the extremist group Boko Haram, which has…
Sahih al-Bukhari banned (Republic of Tatarstan – Russia)
January 14, 2015
Sahih al-Bukhari banned (Republic of Tatarstan – Russia)
A Court in the Republic of Tatarstan banned “Sahih al-Bukhari”, recognizing its hadiths as extremist material and forbidden at the same time. A Court in the Republic of Tatarstan banned “Sahih al-Bukhari”, recognizing its hadiths as extremist material and forbidden…
3 million copies of new Charlie Hebdo magazine featuring insult to prophet cartoon on cover
January 14, 2015
3 million copies of new Charlie Hebdo magazine featuring insult to prophet cartoon on cover
The French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo is publishing an insulting cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his progeny, on the cover of its first issue since the recent attack which resulted in the killing of 12…
Mosque attacked in Germany for the second time
January 13, 2015
Mosque attacked in Germany for the second time
Some Islamophobic writings were made on the walls of the mosque, including phrases that said, “Germany belongs to Germans.” Abusive words were also used that said Muslim culture didn’t belong in Germany. Some Islamophobic writings were made on the walls…
Dozens of Arab and foreign activists hold sit-ins in front of Saudi Embassy
January 12, 2015
Dozens of Arab and foreign activists hold sit-ins in front of Saudi Embassy
Dozens of Arab and foreign activists have held sit-ins in front of Saudi Embassy in London, demanding the urgent release of activists and religious leaders. Dozens of Arab and foreign activists have held sit-ins in front of Saudi Embassy in…
Twitter and Facebook allowing Islamophobia to flourish
January 4, 2015
Twitter and Facebook allowing Islamophobia to flourish
An investigation by The Independent has proven that Twitter and Facebook are refusing to take down hundreds of inflammatory Islamophobic postings from across their sites despite being alerted to the content by anti-racism groups. An investigation by The Independent has…
India outrage over mock ‘Muslim’ terror drills
January 3, 2015
India outrage over mock ‘Muslim’ terror drills
There has been outrage in India after police in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state of Gujarat conducted mock security drills using fake “militants” dressed as Muslims. There has been outrage in India after police in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s…