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Survey: UK Islamophobia rising as Muslims second 'least-liked' group
Jan 26, 2022 13:54A new survey says Muslims are the second “least-liked” religious group in the UK. The survey was carried out by the University of Birmingham. It says that 1 out of 4 Britons hold negative views about Muslims and Islam, supporting the hypothetical policy that bars all Muslim migration to Britain.
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France’s decision to ban hijab at sports events faces backlash among Muslims, media users
Jan 21, 2022 05:21An anti-Muslim decision by the French Senate to ban wearing hijab at sports competitions has faced harsh criticism from the country’s Muslim community and social media users across the world.
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US Muslim community shaken by ‘spying’ incidents, call for action
Dec 31, 2021 12:09A Muslim-American advocacy group says it has uncovered a ‘mole’ in the leadership of one of its state branches as well as a ‘spy’ at a US mosque that passed information to an “anti-Muslim group”.
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Islamophobia in France: Another mosque ordered closed in Paris
Dec 28, 2021 17:21France has ordered the suspension of a mosque for six months over what the government has called inciting “violence” and “hatred.”
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Abuse of Muslims on rise in India under Modi’s government
Dec 24, 2021 12:24Muslims across India continue to fall victim to government-sanctioned harassment and hate crimes by extremist elements of as well as discriminatory regulatory policies.
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Iran calls on France to revise anti-Muslim laws after assault on religious freedom
Dec 19, 2021 12:32A senior Iranian rights official has called on France to revise laws targeting the Muslim minority across the European country after the French government ordered the closure of nearly two dozen more mosques in a fresh assault on freedom of religion.
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Sheikh Zakzaky condemns massacre on 6th anniversary
Dec 16, 2021 11:27Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky says the Islamic Movement in Nigeria aims to raise awareness about Islam. He says malevolent intent is behind the allegations that the IMN is an association. He asked the media to stop referring to his supporters as if they’re members of an organization, explaining that they are just activists.
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US House passes Omar-led bill to counter Islamophobia globally
Dec 16, 2021 06:17The US House of Representatives has passed a bill to counter Islamophobia all across the world as pressure is building on the Republican Party over some of its members’ anti-Muslim rhetoric.
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France closes 20 more mosques in fresh assault on religious freedom
Dec 14, 2021 11:49In a fresh assault on religious freedom of Muslims, French government has closed at least 21 more mosques in the country, accusing them of so-called "promoting extremism".
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Muslim staff in US Congress seek action against Islamophobia
Dec 09, 2021 06:59Scores of Muslim congressional staff members have condemned US Representative Lauren Boebert's “Islamophobic and racist comments” about Muslims and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.