Children & Teens
Boy, 14, charged with plotting terror attack (LINK ONLY)
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Law Enforcement
Discrimination & “Islamophobia”
Texas mosque faces backlash for hosting local police chief at anti-racism event Despite public outcry and petition that garnered hundreds of signatures, East Plano Islamic Center Masjid went ahead with controversial webinar
(Middle East Eye) A mosque in northern Texas is facing a backlash from the local Muslim community after it invited a local police chief as a speaker for an event on systemic racism, rejecting repeated requests for black rights scholars and activists […]
Government & Politics
Failure of Brexit talks could lead to terrorism intelligence delays, say Lords (LINK ONLY)
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Discrimination & “Islamophobia”
Muslims join to demand police reforms, back black-led groups
(AP) In the wake of George Floyd’s death in police custody, dozens of American Muslim organizations have come together to call for reform to policing practices, and to support black-led organizations. “The victimization of unarmed Black Muslims has a long and troubling […]
Crime
Urooj Rahman: Molotov-lobbing attorney
(IPT) The New York media is titillated, mystified and horrified all at the same time. Why did two seemingly promising young lawyers allegedly carry out a Molotov cocktail attack on [a] New York Police Department police car? How is it possible that […]
Law Enforcement
Tirana court decides extradition of alleged ISIS member to Germany
(Tirana Times) The District Court of Tirana decided the extradition of Takijistani national Komron Zukhurov to Germany on Friday, who is accused of being part of a terrorist cell in the country. Albanian authorities arrested a 24-year-old Tajikistani national in April, after […]
Law Enforcement
Adelaide woman acquitted of IS membership would use ‘second chance wisely,’ court told
(ABC-Australia) An Adelaide woman acquitted of being an Islamic State member has never trained with the terror group, can no longer travel to IS-controlled strongholds in Syria and wants to use her second chance “wisely,” the Federal Court has heard. Zainab Abdirahman-Khalif, […]
Arts & Entertainment
Stolen Banksy work from door of Paris Bataclan found in Italy
(AFP) Italian police said Wednesday they had retrieved a work by famed street artist Banksy commemorating the victims of the November 2015 Paris terror attacks stolen from the Bataclan concert hall. The work was an image of a girl in mourning painted […]
Law Enforcement
Adelaide woman acquitted of IS membership had ‘advanced notice’ of Kenya attack, court told
(ABC-Australia) An Adelaide woman who was acquitted of being a member of Islamic State believed she had an “influence” over the timing of a terror attack at a Kenyan police station in 2016, the Federal Court has heard. Zainab Abdirahman-Khalif, 25, spent […]
Crime
Shots fired and unrest at Rasmus Paludan demo in Aarhus
(Copenhagen Post) Police shot a knife-armed man in the leg while masked people threw stones and fired fireworks at the authorities on Friday at a demonstration led by the failed politician Rasmus Paludan in Aarhus. Paludan had intended to burn the Koran […]
Law Enforcement
‘We all make mistakes’ — First interview with controversial deputy police and crime commissioner (LINK ONLY)
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Law Enforcement
Suspected cop-stabber yelled ‘Allahu akbar’ during attack, police say
(NY Post) The man accused of shooting two cops and stabbing a third in Brooklyn this week screamed “Allahu akbar!” three times during the unprovoked attack, police said Saturday. Authorities have so far been unable to tie the man, Dzenan Camovic, to […]
Discrimination & “Islamophobia”
Arabs for Black Lives urges community to do its part against racism New initiative endorsed by Arab artists, academics and organisers calls for eradicating anti-blackness within Arab communities
(Middle East Eye) Arab Americans have launched an anti-racism initiative in solidarity with the African-American community as protests continue over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died at the hands of Minneapolis police last week. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, […]
Demonstrations
Mosques across America dedicate Friday sermons to confronting racism, police brutality
(Religion News) George Floyd’s killing was a final straw for thousands of Americans protesting against police brutality and systemic police racism. Muslim leaders say it may also, at long last, prove to be a tipping point for non-black Muslim communities. “This has […]
Government & Politics
Berlin police officer accused of leaking information to AfD after Christmas market attack A police officer allegedly leaked information about the Berlin Christmas market attack to friends in the far-right AfD. One of the recipients is a suspect in right-wing attacks in the German capital.
(Deutsche Welle) German prosecutors are investigating a police officer for allegedly distributing internal police information on the 2016 Berlin terror attack to friends in the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, public broadcasters reported Friday. The officer, himself a member of the […]
Demonstrations
Suspected NYC cop-stabber is ‘absolutely not a terrorist,’ relative says
(NY Post) The man suspected of stabbing an NYPD cop in the neck without warning is a “practicing Muslim” whose family is from Bosnia — but he’s “absolutely not a terrorist,” a relative who was interviewed by federal terrorism investigators said Thursday. […]
Demonstrations
FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force investigates stabbing of NYPD cop in Brooklyn
(NY Post) The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force has joined the investigation into the stabbing of an NYPD cop in Brooklyn. The feds arrived early Thursday at the Flatbush apartment building of the man accused of stabbing the cop in the neck. […]
Demonstrations
Authorities reportedly probing possible terror link in NYPD officer attack
(NY Post) Authorities are investigating whether the stabbing of an NYPD cop in Brooklyn was a terror-inspired assault by an immigrant from the Balkans, law enforcement sources told the Post on Thursday. The suspect — who sources identified as Dzenan Camovic — […]
Discrimination & “Islamophobia”
‘Day of Outrage’: NJ mosques will preach against racism, police brutality on Friday
(Bergen Record) More than two dozen mosques across New Jersey plan to dedicate their sermons on Friday — their main day of prayer — to speaking out against racism and police brutality, a coalition of groups announced Wednesday. Friday’s “Day of Outrage” […]
Crime
Former Obama intelligence official helps secure bail for Molotov cocktail-throwing NYC lawyer Former official said alleged firebomber is her 'best friend'
(Free Beacon) A former Obama administration intelligence official who worked in both the Departments of State and Defense has guaranteed bail for a human rights lawyer accused of firebombing a police vehicle in New York City. The former official, Salmah Rizvi, told […]
Discrimination & “Islamophobia”
Czech MP who compared Muslim immigrants to ‘invasive species’ will not be stripped of immunity from prosecution
(Romea) On Wednesday, 27 May, after three hours of debate, the Czech lower house decided not to strip Czech MP Karla Maříková of her immunity from prosecution for her remarks made on social media about Muslim immigrants. The Chamber of Deputies’ Immunity […]
Children & Teens
Convicted terrorist among seven suspects in Belgian teen’s kidnapping
(Brussels Times) A notorious terrorism convict is among seven suspects arrested Monday for the 42-day-long abduction of a Limburg teen whose family has been convicted for drug-related crimes. Officials on Tuesday said that Khalid Bouloudo, twice convicted for terrorism, is one of […]
Academics & Education
Police and crime commissioner facing backlash over ‘ill-judged’ choice of deputy (LINK ONLY)
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Law Enforcement
Woman killed in officer-involved shooting was sister of terror suspect
(Bay News 9) A deadly officer-involved shooting is under investigation in Temple Terrace. Two Temple Terrace Police officers were involved in the confrontation outside City Hall Friday and are now under investigation. One of the officers was the target of a knife-wielding […]
Discrimination & “Islamophobia”
Arab-black relations: Floyd tragedy highlights ties and tensions Debate emerges about responsibilities of Arab American-owned businesses in mostly black neighbourhoods
(Middle East Eye) “Please, please, I can’t breathe,” George Floyd pleaded, gasping for air as a police officer’s knee pressed into his neck for several minutes until his life was lost. Floyd’s death in Minneapolis on Monday has touched the conscience of […]
Law Enforcement
Neighbor: Tampa terror suspect ‘didn’t like Americans’
(WTVT) The arrest of a Tampa man accused of pledging allegiance to ISIS and scouting potential attack sites throughout Tampa Bay left neighbors stunned. The FBI has charged Muhammed al-Azhari, 23, with providing material support to ISIS after they say he stockpiled weapons, […]
Law Enforcement
FBI: Florida man scouted terror targets and attack weapons
(AP) A Florida man is charged with providing material support to the Islamic State extremist group, including attempting to buy multiple weapons and scouting potential targets for an attack in the Tampa Bay area, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. A criminal complaint charges […]
Law Enforcement
FBI: Only 1 attacker in Texas naval base shooting
(AP) The FBI said Tuesday that its investigation points to only one attacker in the shooting at a Texas naval air base, days after the agency suggested another person involved might be on the loose. FBI Supervisory Senior Resident Agent Leah Greeves […]
Law Enforcement
Spanish police: Moroccan ISIS sympathizer radicalized multiple youths Moroccan police arrested the radicalized suspects, who were planning terror attacks in Morocco and UAE, in different operations.
(Morocco World News) After the arrest of a Moroccan ISIS sympathizer on May 20, Spanish police have said the suspect managed to convince several youths to join the terrorist group. Spanish media reported last week that police arrested the suspect in Bolanos […]
Immigration
Italian police downgrade migrant influx to Sicily from 400 to 70: ANSA
(AFP) Italian police on Sunday corrected a report that a record 400 migrants had landed on a beach in Sicily, saying the number was only around 70, the ANSA news agency reported. A single wooden fishing boat some 10 metres (35 feet) […]
Clerics & Preachers
Group: Texas naval base shooter voiced support for clerics
(AP) The suspect killed during what the FBI is calling a “terrorism-related” attack at a Texas naval air base voiced support for hardline clerics, according to a group that monitors online activity of jihadists. The attack Thursday at Naval Air Station Corpus […]
Law Enforcement
Suspected IS member arrested after being deported to Germany
(AP) A German woman suspected of joining the Islamic State group in Syria has been taken into custody in her homeland after being deported from Turkey. The suspect, identified only as Zeynep G. in line with German privacy rules, was arrested at […]
Law Enforcement
Spain arrests ISIS sympathizer who fled Morocco The suspect was on Spanish security services’ watchlist for several years.
(Morocco World News) Spanish security services arrested on May 20 four alleged terrorists, including one Moroccan who had previously escaped an arrest operation led by Morocco’s General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), Spanish newspaper ABC reported. The Moroccan suspect, believed to be […]
Law Enforcement
FBI says Texas naval base shooting is ‘terrorism-related’
(AP) A shooting at a Texas naval air station that wounded a sailor and left the gunman dead early Thursday was being investigated as “terrorism-related,” the FBI said, but divulged few details as to why. The suspect was identified as Adam Alsahli […]
Deradicalization
Counter-terror police warn renewed efforts to de-radicalise extremists are vital to protect public (LINK ONLY)
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Law Enforcement
UK Muslim charity calls for investigation into ‘police harassment’ Human Aid also demands police apology over seizure of Gaza-bound aid money during Schedule 7 stop at Heathrow Airport
(Middle East Eye) A Muslim charity has written to the UK’s police watchdog calling for an investigation into the alleged harassment of Gaza-bound aid workers and the seizure of cash donations during a Schedule 7 airport stop last year. Human Aid on […]
Law Enforcement
FBI: Shooter at Pensacola base coordinated with al-Qaida
(AP) The gunman who killed three U.S. sailors at a military base in Florida last year communicated with al-Qaida operatives about planning and tactics in the months leading up to the attack, U.S. officials said Monday, as they lashed out at Apple […]
Law Enforcement
Terrorist ‘planned to target Barcelona vs Real Madrid with drone carrying explosives’ (LINK ONLY)
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Government & Politics
No more soldiers patrolling Belgium’s streets from September
(Brussels Times) September sees the end of an operation which brought military patrols on the streets of Belgium’s cities for more than five years, defence minister Philippe Goffin (MR) has announced. The patrols of Operation Vigilant Guardian were intended to support the […]
Government & Politics
UK Muslim charity calls for end to inquiry after police return seized funds Charity Commission asked to end probe into Human Aid UK after donations seized by police are confirmed as legitimate
(Middle East Eye) A UK-based Muslim charity has called on the Charity Commission to end its statutory inquiry into the organisation after police confirmed that funds confiscated from it last year were donations and perfectly legitimate. The money was seized by UK […]
Crime
Afghan held after French migrant activist murdered
(AFP) French police are holding a man of Afghan nationality after a prominent activist in the north of France who helped migrants was bludgeoned to death at his home, prosecutors said Wednesday. The attacker entered the home of Jean Dussine in Bretteville, […]
Law Enforcement
Britain’s ‘most wanted’ ISIS terrorist ‘hires martial arts thug as bodyguard’ (LINK ONLY)
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Law Enforcement
Four Tajik men accused of militant recruitment in Poland
(Reuters) Four Tajik men have been detained in Poland on charges of trying to recruit Muslim converts to carry out militant attacks, authorities said on Monday. The four would be expelled and barred from reentering Poland and the rest of Europe’s Schengen […]
Law Enforcement
Germany: Alleged attacker of Turkish shops was IS supporter A man suspected of carrying out attacks on Turkish shops in Bavaria was a follower of the Islamic State (IS) armed group, local authorities have said. He had several pipe bombs in his bag when police arrested him.
(Deutsche Welle) A man suspected of carrying out attacks against Turkish-owned businesses in the Bavarian town of Waldkraiburg is a sympathizer of the Islamic State, police authorities said Sunday in an online press conference. The 25-year-old justified his hatred towards Turks and […]
Crime
Syrian man vandalizes Amsterdam kosher restaurant for 2nd time
(JTA) A Syrian asylum-seeker who in 2017 broke into a kosher restaurant in the Dutch capital was again arrested for smashing its windows while holding a lighter. Officers on Friday morning used pepper spray to subdue the 31-year-old man, Saleh Ali, outside HaCarmel […]
Immigration
Greek forces killed migrant trapped at border with Turkey, investigative website suggests (LINK ONLY)
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Law Enforcement
Police detain suspected Islamic State follower in Barcelona
(Reuters) Spanish police arrested a Moroccan man in Barcelona with suspected links to Islamic State who they believed was planning a militant attack, police said on Friday. The man, described as deeply radicalised, was arrested after a joint investigation with security forces […]
Crime
German police target suspected Islamists over virus fraud
(AFP) German police on Thursday raided apartments belonging to several suspected Islamists in Berlin, over allegations they fraudulently obtained state payouts set up for the coronavirus crisis. Officers searched the homes and vehicles of five people “belonging to the Salafist scene,” police […]
Government & Politics
Chester city centre to have computerised bollards to thwart terrorist attacks involving vehicles (LINK ONLY)
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Academics & Education
Waheed Saleem, disgraced official in Trojan horse scandal, given top police force role (LINK ONLY)
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