Politics
The masjid: place of worship or centre of influence?
From preserving Islamic identity to strengthening civic influence, the evolving role of the masjid in contemporary Britain.
UN special rapporteur argues anti-Muslim hatred is at “epidemic proportions”
In a report to the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief argued that the level of unfavourable views towards Muslims has risen to epidemic…
Organisations submit formal complaint to EU against France’s “structural and systemic Islamophobia”
A coalition of international organisations and civil society groups have submitted a formal complaint to the President of the European Commission, regarding the French government’s hostile policies towards its nation’s Muslim citizens.
Switzerland votes in favour of ‘burqa ban’ in referendum
Switzerland targets the Muslim community by supporting ban on niqab, despite only about 30 women wearing the niqab nationwide.
Australian senator plans motion to recognise Chinese genocide of Uyghurs
An Australian senator has drafted a motion that aims to get Australian parliamentarians to agree on China and its genocidal policies towards the Uyghurs in Xinjiang province.
ICC initiates investigation into Israeli war crimes – US strongly opposes
“Today, I confirm the initiation ... of an investigation respecting the Situation in Palestine. The investigation will cover crimes within the jurisdiction of the Court that are alleged to have been committed…
Authors of new extremism report have no independence or credibility
Last week, the Commission for Countering Extremism (CCE) published a report calling on the Government for more laws to tackle extremism. But we have too many already.