islamophobia
Thousands of ethnic minority Muslims defy Chinese authorities in defense of mosque
World
May 30, 2023
Thousands of ethnic minority Muslims defy Chinese authorities in defense of mosque
CNN — Thousands of ethnic minority Muslims surrounded a mosque in southwestern China over the weekend in a last-ditch effort…
‘The Kerala Story’ is a box office hit in India. It also vilifies Muslims, critics say
World
May 24, 2023
‘The Kerala Story’ is a box office hit in India. It also vilifies Muslims, critics say
“My name was Shalini Unnikrishnan,” an actor dressed head-to-toe in a full Islamic veil, says in a mournful voice as…
Al Azhar grand imam calls for guaranteeing respect for Muslims’ sanctities
Middle East
June 19, 2022
Al Azhar grand imam calls for guaranteeing respect for Muslims’ sanctities
CAIRO, June 18 (MENA) – Al Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed al-Tayyeb called for considering the adequacy and efficacy of legislation…
India is facing a firestorm over ruling party officials’ comments about Islam. Here’s what you need to know
World
June 12, 2022
India is facing a firestorm over ruling party officials’ comments about Islam. Here’s what you need to know
(CNN) – India is trying to contain the diplomatic fallout as outrage grows in the Muslim world following derogatory comments…
India’s ruling party suspends official over comments about Islam
World
June 6, 2022
India’s ruling party suspends official over comments about Islam
(Reuters) – India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said on Sunday it had suspended its spokeswoman Nupur Sharma in response…
A vitriolic election campaign marked by anti-Islam narratives has left many French Muslims feeling marginalized
Middle East
April 23, 2022
A vitriolic election campaign marked by anti-Islam narratives has left many French Muslims feeling marginalized
Strasbourg, France (CNN) – Hiba Latreche took a last gulp of water and reached for a date, her eyes flitting…
Three people injured in riots in Sweden after Quran burnings
World
April 18, 2022
Three people injured in riots in Sweden after Quran burnings
Stockholm, Sweden (Reuters) – Three people in the Swedish city of Norrköping needed medical attention after being hit by police…
Indian court upholds hijab ban in Karnataka state that prompted weeks of religious clashes
World
March 15, 2022
Indian court upholds hijab ban in Karnataka state that prompted weeks of religious clashes
New Delhi (CNN) – An Indian high court has upheld a ban on the wearing of hijabs or headscarves in…
Terror & tourism: Xinjiang eases its grip, but fear remains
World
October 10, 2021
Terror & tourism: Xinjiang eases its grip, but fear remains
XINJIANG, China (AP) — The razor wire that once ringed public buildings in China’s far northwestern Xinjiang region is nearly…
Muslims recall questionable detentions that followed 9/11
World
October 4, 2021
Muslims recall questionable detentions that followed 9/11
WASHINGTON (AP) — Around New York City in the weeks after the Sept. 11 attacks, as an eerie quiet settled…