BERLIN (AA ) – German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said Saturday that Islam belongs to Germany despite growing Islamophobia fueled by propaganda of far-right groups and parties that have exploited the refugee crisis and attempted to stoke fear of immigrants. “Islam, the Muslim religion, Muslim life, Muslim culture have taken root in...
In collaboration with several organizations, Amira Elghawaby will release a guide on combating hate against Muslims later this month OTTAWA, Canada – Amira Elghawaby, who was appointed Canada’s first Special Representative on Combating Islamophobia in January, says she is working to ensure the safety of the Muslim community. Her appointm...
ISTANBUL (AA) – As a “visible” Muslim woman, Amira Elghawaby, Canada’s first anti-Islamophobia official, is aware that when she walks around in her neighborhood, the majority of people are respectful and supportive. But the fear of a “tiny minority” harboring misconceptions about Muslims and acting on those harmful views lingers in her mind. “...
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has opened an investigation into the prosecution of migrants from Muslim-majority countries using a little-known law. The investigation was triggered by a New York Times report that more than 60% of migrants charged under the law in an 18-month period were from Muslim countries....
Congresswoman Jayapal emphasized the severity of the September 11 attacks and subsequent challenges faced by certain communities WASHINGTON – U.S. Congress Representatives Pramila Jayapal, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, Judy Chu, and André Carson have introduced a resolution recognizing the devastating impact of the September 11 attacks. The...
ISTANBUL (AA) – Sometime in 2006, Maria De Cartena decided that she wanted to wear a hijab, the Islamic headscarf. But every morning, staff at her high school in Lyon, France, would force the then-13-year-old to remove it. They would stand at the entrance to make sure she does not step onto the premises with […]
Veltman, allegedly a white supremacist, is accused of killing a Muslim family of four in London, Ontario, in June 2021 ONTARIO, Canada – As a court in the Canadian province of Ontario opens the trial of Nathaniel Veltman, prosecutors argue he mowed Muslim family down only because they were Muslim. Veltman, allegedly a white supremacist, ...
Post-9/11 saw 1,617% increase in hate crimes against Muslims, marking one of the most intense phases of anti-Muslim sentiments in U.S. history WASHINGTON – On the eve of the 22nd anniversary of the tragic attacks of 9/11, American Muslims are reflecting its impact on their lives. The attacks, which claimed nearly 3,000 lives, affected th...
PARIS (AA) – France’s education minister on Tuesday said that they do not distinguish between the students based on their religion. Gabriel Attal said he stands by his decision to ban the abaya in school buildings, reminding that it falls in the framework of the law of 2004. “The Council of State’s rule over an [&hellip...
BELGRADE, Serbia (AA) – Bosnian police on Tuesday arrested five former Serb troops suspected of participating in the 1995 genocide in Srebrenica. The suspects were arrested after an operation carried out in cities across the country by the members of the Investigation and Protection Agency (SIPA). In a statement, SIPA said that the opera...
