Internet
Lawyer for Lisa Smith accuses Facebook of ‘wholesale breach’ of privacy rights (LINK ONLY)
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News: Europe
Legal
Danish court jails exiled Iranians for spying for Saudi Arabia
(AFP) A Danish court on Wednesday sentenced three leaders of an Iranian Arab separatist group to between six and eight years in prison after they were convicted of spying for Saudi Arabia. Two members of the ASMLA (Arab Struggle Movement for the […]
Immigration
Nearly 500 migrants push into Spanish North African enclave
(AP) A record number of 491 migrants crossed the fences separating the Spanish enclave of Melilla from Morocco Wednesday, authorities in the North African city said. Dozens were injured, including border patrol agents. The Spanish government representative in Melilla, Sabrina Moh, told […]
Clothing
Top French court upholds ban on barristers wearing hijab in Lille courtrooms
(Reuters) France’s highest court on Wednesday upheld a ban on barristers wearing the hijab and other religious symbols in courtrooms in the north, a ruling that is the first of its kind and sets a precedent for the rest of the country. […]
Law Enforcement
Wigs, DNA and a sewing machine: The crucial evidence the Paris killers left behind
(Radio France) After an unscheduled two-week break provoked by cases of Covid-19 among the 14 accused, the Paris terror trial resumed on Tuesday with Belgian police evidence on the preliminary planning for the attacks — the efforts by the terrorists and their […]
Crime
Afghan brothers go on trial in Germany for ‘honour killing’ of sister
(Reuters) Two Afghan brothers suspected of killing their sister for adopting a Western lifestyle went on trial in Berlin on Wednesday, in a case that highlights the violence against women and cultural tensions among some recent migrants to Germany. The defendants, identified […]
Internet
Lawyers object to evidence of Lisa Smith’s alleged contact with convicted terrorists (LINK ONLY)
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Legal
Bradford man Mohammad Owais Sabir charged with terror offences
(BBC) A man from Bradford has appeared in court charged with terrorism offences. Mohammad Owais Sabir, of Mansfield Road, spoke only to confirm his name and address via videolink at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. He is accused of multiple crimes, including possessing articles […]
Legal
Lisa Smith talking ‘anti-western stuff’ and promoting Islam, says former colleague (LINK ONLY)
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Citizenship
Lords reject clause in bill criminalising refugees who arrive by irregular route (LINK ONLY)
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Academics & Education
Dunstable school sorry after using picture of Osama Bin Laden to depict Prophet Muhammed (LINK ONLY)
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Citizenship
Lords criticise plans to remove UK citizenship without warning (LINK ONLY)
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Immigration
Channel migrants: Four boats with 132 people make the crossing
(BBC) Four small boats with 132 people on board crossed the English Channel on Saturday, the Home Office said. The Home Office has released figures showing that 28,526 people made the crossing from France in small boats [in] 2021, treble the number […]
Military
Anger as CBS reporter Charlie D’Agata suggests ‘civilised’ Ukraine isn’t like Afghanistan (LINK ONLY)
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Government & Politics
Ankara steps up unfounded pushback allegations
(Kathimerini) Ankara has taken its allegations of human rights violations by Greece to the United Nations, accusing it of pushbacks and refugee and migrant deaths in the Aegean. The Turkish allegations are included in the letter sent by the permanent representative of […]
Legal
Epic Paris terror trial reaches half-way stage with more questions than answers
(Radio France) Despite the ravages provoked by Covid-19, which have already led to three weeks of suspensions, the Paris terror trial has reached the end of its second major stage: the examination of the activities and religious attitudes of the accused up […]
Legal
Judges watch videos of Lisa Smith’s Garda interviews as trial resumes (LINK ONLY)
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Derbyshire doc accused of making Muslim woman remove veil faces medical tribunal (LINK ONLY)
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Government & Politics
Channel crossings topped 28,500 in 2021, official figures reveal (LINK ONLY)
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Law Enforcement
Five followers of Pakistani terrorist group arrested in Andalucia and Catalonia
(Euro Weekly) National Police officers have arrested five Pakistani citizens in Barcelona, Girona, the Jaen municipality of Ubeda, and Granada. They were detained in an operation coordinated by the National High Court against followers of a Pakistani movement considered to be a […]
Children & Teens
France violated rights of children held in Syria camps: UN experts
(AFP) France has violated the rights of French children by leaving them for years in inhuman and life-threatening conditions in Syrian camps for family members of suspected jihadists, a UN watchdog said Thursday. The UN child rights committee ruled that “France has […]
Clothing
French barrister fights for right to wear her hijab in court
(Reuters) French lawyer Sarah Asmeta wears a hijab at work but that means she is banned by her local Bar Council from representing clients in the courtroom. She has been fighting to overturn that rule. Next Wednesday, France’s highest court is due […]
Children & Teens
‘Jihadi’ father loses custody of daughter in Spain
(AFP) A Spanish court has stripped a convicted jihadist of custody of his daughter for having tried to indoctrinate her, in a ruling published Wednesday which observers say is a legal first. The Madrid provincial court ordered the removal of Nabil Benazzou’s […]
Government & Politics
Hungary’s FM lauds Egypt effort to stem migration to Europe
(AP) Hungary’s foreign minister on Wednesday praised Egypt’s efforts to stem the flow of Europe-bound migrants through its Mediterranean Sea shores. Speaking at a news briefing in Cairo, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto urged the European Union to step up support, including funding, […]
Interfaith
Tell MAMA’s Fiyaz Mughal calls for funds to tackle Muslim anti-Semitism in the UK Calls mount after four people were taken hostage at a Texas synagogue by a British Muslim
(National-UAE) Tell MAMA founder Fiyaz Mughal is calling for investment to tackle Muslim anti-Semitism after a British man took four people hostage in a Texas synagogue. Malik Faisal Akram was shot dead in the armed siege at the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue […]
Children & Teens
Sweden battles disinformation on ‘kidnappings’ of Muslim children
(AFP) Swedish authorities are fighting back against claims its social services are “kidnapping” Muslim children, denouncing a “disinformation campaign” of viral videos spreading mistrust among immigrant families. Videos began appearing on Arabic-language social media sites in late 2021 of real interventions by […]
Children & Teens
French teen subjected to death threats for insulting Islam sexually assaulted ‘by migrants’
(Breitbart) A French teen who was subjected to a torrent of death threats in 2020 for her criticism of Islam on social media was allegedly sexually assaulted by an illegal migrant in Lyon over the weekend. French teen Mila, who was subjected […]
Crime
Terrorists forming gang behind bars a ‘problem’ — watchdog (LINK ONLY)
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Health & Medicine
Complex calendar at Paris attacks trial again disrupted by Covid
(Radio France) The Paris trial of 20 men accused of involvement or complicity in the November 2015 attacks which cost 131 people their lives has again been adjourned for a week following positive coronavirus tests among the prisoners. Hearings are now scheduled […]
Crime
Prison attack by Manchester and Parsons Green terrorists ‘must be wake-up call,’ government told (LINK ONLY)
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Crime
Manchester and Parsons Green terrorists convicted of attacking prison officer inside HMP Belmarsh (LINK ONLY)
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Government & Politics
Germany home to 1,950 potentially violent Islamist extremists Interior Ministry releases data on those known or willing to be violent
(National-UAE) The German government has revealed there are about 1,950 potentially violent Islamist extremists in the country. These people were assessed by the Interior Ministry as both extreme in their beliefs and either known to be violent or showing a willingness to […]
Government & Politics
Over 75 mosques not recognised as Muslim Executive ‘does not cooperate’
(Brussels Times) More than 75 mosques in Flanders applied for recognition nearly three years ago, but have been kept waiting as the Muslim Executive “is not cooperating,” said Flemish Minister of Coexistence Bart Somers. Due to the lack of an effective recognition […]
Clerics & Preachers
‘Imam’ who allegedly called for Vatican’s destruction indicted Man allegedly instigated Islamist terrorism while in jail
(ANSA) A 43-year-old self-proclaimed imam who allegedly called for the Vatican to be destroyed has been sent to trial in Turin. Bouchta El Allam, who is of Moroccan origin and was detained by Carabinieri police in May 2021, is accused of instigation […]
Government & Politics
UN alarmed at increasing reports of Greek migrant pushbacks
(AP) The U.N. refugee agency on Monday voiced alarm at increasing reports of “horrific incidents” where asylum-seekers and migrants trying to slip into Greece and other European countries are allegedly being forced back. Athens denied the claims, and said the UNHCR appeared […]
Crime
Inmate accused of attacking officer claims to be ‘treated differently’ (LINK ONLY)
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Government & Politics
EU agrees to help Cyprus manage record migrant influx
(AFP) Cyprus struck a deal Monday with the European Union to help it handle a large migrant influx to the divided Mediterranean island, which Nicosia says is the highest per capita in the EU. The agreement will make it easier for Cyprus […]
Government & Politics
EU official: Turkey will gain by curbing migration to Cyprus
(AP) Turkey “has much to gain” if it works with the European Union to stem migrant arrivals from its airports and shores to the ethnically divided Mediterranean island of Cyprus, a top EU official said Sunday. European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas […]
Immigration
Liverpool bomber got thousands of pounds from taxpayers to fight deportation (LINK ONLY)
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News Media
TV host Ophélie Meunier urges French media to report on radical Islam, despite death threats (LINK ONLY)
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Government & Politics
EU states and Macron throw up obstacles to easing Channel migrant crisis (LINK ONLY)
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News: Europe
Terrorist sent back to jail after failing lie detector test — one of the first carried out under new powers (LINK ONLY)
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Government & Politics
Belgium revokes recognition and funding of Muslim Executive
(Brussels Times) Federal Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne has decided to withdraw the recognition of the Muslim Executive — the official representation of Islam in Belgium — after the organisation has been under sustained criticism. The Muslim Executive receives approximately €600,000 in […]
Children & Teens
German woman charged with membership in Islamic State group
(AP) Federal prosecutors in Germany said Friday they have formally charged a German woman with membership in a foreign terrorist organization for traveling to Syria with her young son to join the Islamic State group. Prosecutors said Verena M., whose surname wasn’t […]
Crime
Prisoners accused of Belmarsh officer attack decline to give evidence
(BBC) Three prisoners accused of attacking a Belmarsh officer have chosen not to give evidence in their trial. Paul Edwards, 57, said he feared for his life when he was allegedly hit with a chair and repeatedly punched and kicked in his […]
Academics & Education
Sheffield lecturer boasts of partying with ‘beautiful’ terrorist (LINK ONLY)
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Government & Politics
Military planning 10-ship taskforce to intercept illegal migrants in Channel (LINK ONLY)
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Clothing
French bill banning hijabs in sports events moves to National Assembly
(Reuters) A draft bill that would ban the wearing of the hijab in sporting competitions will pass on to France’s National Assembly after the Senate on Wednesday declined to vote on the legislation. The broader bill is devoted to “democratising sport,” including […]
Government & Politics
EU border agency to help Cyprus with migrant repatriations
(AP) The chief of the European Union’s Frontex border agency said Wednesday that the repatriation of migrants is Cyprus’ “most urgent need” and that his organization is ready to facilitate flights to return home people who had asylum claims rejected in Cyprus. […]
Government & Politics
Germany to mark victims of terrorism annually on March 11
(AP) The German government said Wednesday that the country will formally commemorate the victims of terrorism every March 11, starting next month. The date marks the anniversary of 2004 bomb attacks in Madrid and is already commemorated each year by the European […]