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Muslim groups alarmed by push to ban flag used by Islamic State

August 2, 2023 Matthew Knott  

(Sydney Morning Herald) Muslim groups, religious leaders and experts have voiced alarm at the federal government’s push to ban a flag associated with Islamic State, saying it risks criminalising legitimate displays of Islamic imagery and infringing Muslims’ right to practise their religion. […]

News: Australasia

Islamic council cancels forum featuring Taliban members after backlash

October 14, 2021 Josh Dye and Fergus Hunter  

(Sydney Morning Herald) The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) has cancelled a planned online forum featuring senior Taliban representatives after a community backlash. The federation, which describes itself as the peak group representing Muslims in Australia, organised the event for Saturday […]

News: Australasia

Australian Muslim community concern at Islamic council forum with Taliban

October 13, 2021 Fergus Hunter  

(Sydney Morning Herald) Muslim Australians have raised concerns about an online forum being promoted by the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils that will include two senior Taliban representatives. The federation, which describes itself as the peak group representing Muslims in Australia, is […]

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