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Sniper Safaris & the Purge of Bosniak Muslims
Allegations of foreign “sniper safaris” in besieged Sarajevo have reopened questions about justice, memory, and the Bosnian genocide.
Coronavirus: UK mosque turned into hospice to aid efforts against pandemic
In the fight against COVID-19 a mosque in Bolton is being transformed into a hospice whilst Abu Dhabi-based owners of London’s Excel centre say they “will not charge a penny” for the…
Coronavirus: European mosques call to prayer in solidarity during crisis
Almost 100 mosques throughout Germany and the Netherlands called out the ādhan (Muslim call to prayer) from its loudspeakers as a gesture of goodwill and support during the coronavirus pandemic.
Twitter deletes thousands of fake accounts linked to Saudi and Egyptian regime
“The media group created inauthentic accounts to amplify messaging critical of Iran, Qatar and Turkey. Information we gained externally indicates it was taking direction from the Egyptian government.”
Coronavirus: Sri Lanka forces Muslims to cremate victims
Human rights groups and activists have accused the Sri Lankan government of forcing the cremation of Muslim victims, disregarding guidelines set by the World Health Organisation.
Coronavirus: Muslim organisations respond to crisis through volunteering initiatives
As the world continues to react to the growing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Muslim activists and institutions are responding by providing more and more volunteer initiatives across the UK, alhamdulillāh.
Coronavirus: UK’s chief scientific adviser says measures “making a difference”
A former director of the World Health Organization (WHO) echoed the “good news” saying that the “the virus is cornered” and “it has nowhere to go and will burn out.”