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Clerics & Preachers
Minister addresses concerns over government engagement with those accused of extremism Tory MP Nick Timothy raised concerns about Communities Minister Jim McMahon's decision to attend an iftar event organised by the European Islamic Centre
(Jewish News) A senior minister has addressed concerns over government engagement with individuals and groups accused of links with Islamist extremism. Security Minister Dan Jarvis told MPs on Monday that the Labour government takes tackling extremism “incredibly seriously” but added it would not […]
News: Europe
Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi’s parents living in Libya
(BBC) The parents of Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi are still living in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, where they are under surveillance by Libyan authorities, the BBC has confirmed. A Libyan security source said there is no evidence against the parents. But […]
Crime
UK police chiefs warn of increased Islamophobia as British government defunds Tell Mama service
(Arab News) Senior police officials have issued a warning that the British government’s plans to cut funding for Tell Mama, the UK’s leading anti-Muslim hate-monitoring service, could severely impact efforts to tackle Islamophobia. The charity, which has been entirely funded by the […]