Discrimination & “Islamophobia”
‘Disturbing’ number of Britons open about Muslim prejudice (LINK ONLY)
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Month: October 2018
Government & Politics
Austria slated to ban Hezbollah and Hamas symbols Austrian media reported this past week that the government’s ban will be expanded to include symbols of Turkey’s ultra-radical nationalist Grey Wolves.
(Jerusalem Post) Austria’s conservative government plans to impose a ban of Islamic extremist symbols from the terrorist groups Hezbollah and Hamas. The ban is scheduled to go into effect in March. Austrian media reported this past week that the government’s ban will […]
Demonstrations
Dutch mayor shuts down anti-Muslim demonstration University student injured during brawl between Pegida members and locals in Utrecht
(Anadolu) The mayor of Utrecht city in the Netherlands shut down an anti-Muslim demonstration late Friday by the far-right Pegida political movement in front of Ulu Mosque. During the demonstration, members of Pegida, or the Patriotic Europeans Against Islamization of the West, […]
Clerics & Preachers
Muslim inmate sues Somerset County Jail alleging religious discrimination
(Bridgewater Courier News) A Muslim inmate is suing Somerset County Jail, claiming he’s been discriminated against when employees attempted to offer him kosher meals in place of halal. Sherone Long, who filed a federal lawsuit in August, is alleging the jail does […]
Government & Politics
Denmark and Austria present joint plan on asylum
(Local) Denmark’s minister for immigration and integration Inger Støjberg was in Vienna on Thursday as the two countries presented their plan for reforms to the EU’s asylum system. Austria and Denmark plan to launch a pilot project establishing a deportation centre based […]
Children & Teens
Babies falling victim to horrific FGM in scandal which shames Birmingham (LINK ONLY)
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Government & Politics
Women’s March leader Linda Sarsour launches racial attack against ‘white woman’ Susan Collins Activist accuses Maine Republican of 'white supremacy'
(Washington Times) Women’s March leader Linda Sarsour on Friday launched a racial attack against Sen. Susan Collins, saying the Maine Republican was guilty of espousing “white supremacy” with her decision to support the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Ms. Sarsour, […]
Government & Politics
Linda Sarsour won’t say if she believes accusation Ellison abused his ex-girlfriend The Women's March organizer has vocally protested Kavanaugh's confirmation, supported accusers
(Free Beacon) Women’s March organizer and activist Linda Sarsour ignored a question on Friday about whether she believes Karen Monahan, Democratic National Committee deputy chair Keith Ellison’s ex-girlfriend who accused the Minnesota Democrat of physically and emotionally abusing her. Monahan accused Ellison in […]
Children & Teens
FGM awareness campaign launched across UK as illegal practice remains ‘cloaked in secrecy’ (LINK ONLY)
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Academics & Education
Lincoln University defends lecturer who tweeted ‘terror attacks were carried out by Muslims because of Islam’ (LINK ONLY)
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Christians
Corona councilman — a pastor — under fire for sermon’s remarks about Muslim candidate
(Corona Press-Enterprise) Less than a week after a controversial video surfaced on Facebook, Corona city councilman and pastor Randy Fox is facing calls for a censure after he said a council candidate “will not say no to sharia law.” The second half of the […]
Crime
Man jailed for slapping woman in viral French video
(BBC) A 25-year-old man who slapped a French woman earlier this year has been sentenced to six months in prison. Marie Laguerre said the man lashed out at her after she told him to stop harassing her on a Paris street. Her […]
Government & Politics
Open Day at the mosque: ‘Everyone must contribute’ The Cologne Central Mosque has been making headlines recently, and the effects have not all been negative. On the contrary: An especially large number of curious, non-Muslim visitors attended this year's mosque Open Day.
(Deutsche Welle) “If not now, then when?” thought Dana and Julia. The two young women have travelled from their hometown of Olpe to the Central Mosque in Cologne, not despite but precisely because of the negative headlines surrounding its opening by the […]
Discrimination & “Islamophobia”
Erdogan says he will consider referendum on Turkey’s EU bid
(Reuters) President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday he would consider putting Turkey’s long-stalled bid to join the European Union to a referendum, signaling exasperation with a process he says has been waylaid by prejudice against Muslims. A direct vote on whether to […]
Government & Politics
Is criticizing terrorism ‘mental illness’?
(Gatestone) On December 16, 2015, a French journalist on a mainstream radio station compared France’s right-wing National Front Party to the Islamic State (ISIS) by saying that there is a “community of spirit” between them and that both push those who support […]
Demonstrations
Warren, Gillibrand speak at rally hosted by anti-Israel activists
(Free Beacon) Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D., N.Y.) spoke Thursday outside the Supreme Court at a rally hosted by prominent Women’s March organizers and anti-Israel activists Linda Sarsour and Tamika Mallory. Sarsour and Mallory hosted the rally to show […]
Academics & Education
Controversy over Wheaton professor’s hijab captures evangelical rift in new film
(Religion News) Larycia Hawkins never questioned what she should do. It was days after the 2015 San Bernardino shooting, in which 14 people were killed at a center for people with developmental disabilities. Then-presidential candidate Donald Trump seized upon the religion of the […]
Government & Politics
Terrorist threat ‘more fluid and complex than ever,’ White House says
(NY Times) The Trump administration vowed to fight “radical Islamist” militants, as well as Iran, as part of a multifront campaign to eliminate the terrorist threat to the United States, according a long-delayed counterterrorism strategy released on Thursday by the White House. […]
Moderation & Reform
Muslim Council of Britain to train women to run mosques (LINK ONLY)
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Animals
Italian populist League to introduce ban on halal slaughter
(Breitbart) The Italian populist League party, led by firebrand Matteo Salvini, has introduced legislation that would ban ritual halal slaughter, arguing that animals should be respected and protected from suffering. The new laws will end loopholes currently in place in the country’s […]
Children & Teens
Swedish far-right party submits motion calling for circumcision ban
(JTA) A leader of the right-wing populist Sweden Democrats party submitted a draft motion calling for a ban on nonmedical circumcision of boys, which the text defined as “backward” child abuse. Sweden Democrats Secretary Richard Jomshof on Wednesday submitted the draft for […]
Minority Sects
US-bound Ahmadi leader models a different kind of Islamic caliphate
(Religion News) As some 38,000 Ahmadi Muslims from more than 110 countries gathered in the countryside outside London this past August for the fast-growing denomination’s annual convention, thousands of Ahmadis camped out in tents less than a mile from a small house. For the […]
Government & Politics
Austria may ban four-fingered MB salute
(IPT) The Austrian government is considering outlawing a four-fingered salute representing support for the Muslim Brotherhood. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan popularized it and began using it after Egypt’s military toppled the Brotherhood in 2013. Muslim Brotherhood members and sympathizers around the […]
Government & Politics
Minneapolis cops: We can’t investigate Keith Ellison. Maybe other cops can
(Pioneer Press) The Minneapolis Police Department will not investigate the allegation of domestic abuse against U.S. Rep Keith Ellison but is talking to other agencies that might. “Due to a conflict of interest, or the appearance of a conflict of interest, the […]
Clothing
Quebec’s highest court rules woman wearing hijab was entitled to be heard
(Canadian Press) A Montreal woman who was scolded by a judge for wearing a hijab in court had her fundamental rights violated, Quebec’s Court of Appeal ruled Wednesday. The court decided unanimously that citizens who wear religious attire cannot be denied access to justice. The ruling stems from a […]
Children & Teens
Forced marriage victims get protection after Times investigation (LINK ONLY)
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Clerics & Preachers
Muslim advocates raise concerns about Detroit Police fatal shooting
(Detroit Free Press) Michigan State Police is now investigating the Detroit Police officer-involved shooting last month that killed Detric Driver, whose death is sparking criticism from his friends and some Muslim-American groups. Driver was shot several times during an early morning police raid […]
History
Islamic History Month aims to ‘reduce tensions’ and address ‘misconceptions’: organizer Islamic History Month celebrations will take place until the end of October
(CBC) The main reason Hamilton’s Muslim community will celebrate Islamic History Month this October, Dr. Raza Khan says, is to reduce any tensions there might be in the city between Muslims and non-Muslims. “Basically the purpose is to reduce tensions and address […]
Clothing
Helicopter jailbreak gangster captured in France after 3-month hunt
(AFP) A gangster who made a Hollywood-style helicopter prison break was nabbed in northern France, charged and returned to jail Wednesday, a judicial source said, after three months on the run, at times wearing a burqa as a disguise. Notorious French robber […]
Clothing
Activist says he’ll pay fines of Muslim women in St Gallen
(Swiss Info) Businessman and activist Rachid Nekkaz has said he will pay the fines that burka-wearing Muslims in St Gallen incur for breaking the canton’s recent ban on facial coverings in public. Nekkaz arrived in St Gallen’s capital city of the same name on Wednesday, […]
Clothing
French and values tests not the way to integrate newcomers, Quebec immigrants say Premier-designate confirms plan to cut immigration 20% next year
(CBC) Newcomers to Quebec and their advocates say the premier-designate is taking the wrong approach to integrating immigrants, after François Legault said he will proceed next year with Coalition Avenir Québec’s plan to cut immigration levels by 20 per cent. At his first news conference as incoming premier, Legault confirmed […]
Government & Politics
Morocco rules out building EU offshore asylum centers Europe is exaggerating severity of migration crisis, says foreign minister.
(Politico) Morocco’s foreign minister threw cold water on an EU plan to build offshore centers to process migrants in North Africa, saying claims of a migration “crisis” are overblown. “Morocco is generally opposed to all kinds of centers,” Nasser Bourita told German […]
Children & Teens
Tory London mayoral pick under fire for remarks about Muslims and Hindus (LINK ONLY)
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Interfaith
CAIR proves irony is not dead
(IPT) One of our staffers made a mistake on social media Monday involving the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). When CAIR pointed it out, he acknowledged the error and deleted the inaccurate post. But that wasn’t good enough. CAIR likened his position […]
Clothing
Enforcing Austria’s burqa ban a delicate matter in Alpine resort
(AFP) With its pristine waters, snow-covered mountains and breathtaking Alpine views, the Austrian lakeside town of Zell am See is one of the top European destinations for visitors from the Gulf region. And it aims to remain so, even though Austria introduced […]
Citizenship
Sajid Javid backs plans for stricter citizenship rules after Brexit (LINK ONLY)
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Government & Politics
Turkish far-right Erdogan greetings cause concern in Germany The Turkish president's opening of Germany's largest mosque and use of hand gestures associated with extremists have led to German politicians' concerns about the role of the DITIB association.
(Deutsche Welle) Politicians in Germany expressed concern Monday about the use of Turkish ultra-nationalist symbols during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s recent state visit. Erdogan supporters welcomed him with the Grey Wolves (Bozkurt) hand sign when he arrived in Cologne to open Germany’s largest mosque […]
Government & Politics
Austria ridiculed for plan to ban ‘extremist’ hand signals, including one identical to Churchill’s ‘V for victory’ (LINK ONLY)
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Government & Politics
Arnhem keeping an eye on 25 radicalized Muslims, mayor says
(NL Times) The authorities in Arnhem [have] been intensively monitoring a group of about 25 radicalized Muslims for some time, Mayor Ahmed Marcouch said. The seven men arrested last week on suspicion of planning a major terrorist attack in the Netherlands belonged […]
Academics & Education
Dalia Mogahed speaks to MSU students at ‘Muslims and U.S. Politics’ lecture
(State News) On Monday night, the Muslim Studies Program held a “Muslims and U.S. Politics” event at the MSU International Center, where Dalia Mogahed, director of research at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding in Washington, D.C., was a guest lecturer. […]
Clothing
François Legault would invoke notwithstanding clause to ban hijabs from civil service Coalition Avenir Québec leader lays out priorities for new majority government
(CBC) Quebec’s premier-designate says he is prepared to invoke the notwithstanding clause to enforce a prohibition on any public employee from wearing a religious symbol such as a hijab or kippa in the workplace. François Legault would also move swiftly to reduce […]
Government & Politics
Far-right surge in Bavaria vote could reshape Germany’s national politics
(Reuters) The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) is poised to humiliate Chancellor Angela Merkel’s allies in an Oct. 14 vote for Germany’s most influential regional government, an election that could have far-reaching implications for national politics. With blunt anti-Islamic rhetoric and attacks […]
Law Enforcement
French police raid Shiite Islamic centre
(AFP) About 200 police raided the headquarters in northern France of a Shiite Islamic association and the homes of its leaders who are suspected of supporting “terrorist organisations,” security sources said. The operation against the Zahra Centre France in Grande Synthe, a […]
Employment
Denmark’s government wants more ‘non-Western women’ to work
(Local) The government has allocated 140 million kroner over the next four years to programmes aimed at increasing employment levels amongst women who have migrated to Denmark. The aim of the investment is to bring more women from non-Western countries onto the […]
Government & Politics
Attorney: Ellison abuse claim unsubstantiated
(AP) An ex-girlfriend’s allegation that Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison once physically abused her could not be substantiated because she refused to provide video she said she had of the incident, an attorney with links to the state’s Democratic Party who was hired […]
Government & Politics
CRA suspends, fines major Islamic charity over concerns it may have ‘provided resources’ to armed militants
(Global News) A major Canadian Islamic organization has been suspended and fined by federal charities regulators following an audit that raised concerns it had “provided resources” that may have been used to support … armed militancy. The Canada Revenue Agency said it […]
Clothing
Austria’s controversial ‘burqa ban,’ a year on With few burqa wearers in Austria, police have often been forced to deal with the absurd side effects of the law. Public opinion, however, remains divided one year after the country banned full-face coverings.
(Deutsche Welle) “Not much has changed,” says Herbert Trappel, enjoying a glass of wine at an outdoor sausage stand at Vienna’s Viktor Adler Market. “When was the law introduced, back in April?” The stand’s proprietor, Vesna Dudek, shakes her head indecisively. You […]
Clothing
Settlement agreement in hijab lawsuit reached, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office says
(Ventura County Star) Settlement terms have been reached in a federal lawsuit against the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office concerning a Muslim woman whose head scarf was removed while she was in custody, officials announced Monday. The civil rights lawsuit concerns Newbury Park resident Jennifer Hyatt, […]