Israeli authorities have shut down a Palestinian radio station in the Israeli-occupied West Bank over “incitement” to violence, the army said Wednesday, the latest in a series of such raids. The overnight operation in Dura near Hebron led to five arrests, according to the Israeli army. Palestinian police confirmed the detentions and said one of …
Austria’s candidate for president Hofer called for an investigation on Turkish protesters against coup attempt in Turkey
Austria’s far-right Freedom Party candidate for president has called for an investigation on Turkish residents who took to the streets of the capital Vienna in the wake of the July 15 failed coup attempt in Turkey. In an interview with the daily Österreich, Norbert Hofer called Aug. 14 for an investigation into Turkish residents who …
Celtic could face UEFA charge after display of Palestinian flags against Israeli side Hapoel Be’er Sheva
Celtic could face another UEFA charge after a number of fans waved Palestinian flags during Wednesday’s game with Hapoel Be’er Sheva. The Parkhead club were known to be concerned about the ramifications of political statements being made inside a sporting arena. While there were no widespread or sustained protests, the fact around 30 such flags …
Hungary MEP suggests using pig heads to deter refugees
A Hungarian member of the European Parliament has been criticised for suggesting pigs’ heads could be put on border fences to deter refugees. Gyorgy Schopflin, a member of Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party, made the remark after images emerged of vegetables carved into heads and placed along the country’s southern frontier. “Human images are haram… Pig’s …
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Islamophobic tweets ‘peaked in July’
Almost 7,000 “Islamophobic” tweets were sent, in English, every day in July worldwide, data seen by the BBC suggests. This compared to 2,500 in April, with peaks recorded following the Nice lorry attack and the attempted military coup in Turkey. Forty-nine words and hashtags were used as indicators of anti-Islamic tweets, by the think tank …
Muslim flight attendant sues airline after dismissal for refusing to serve alcohol
A Muslim flight attendant who was placed on unpaid leave last summer after she refused to serve passengers alcohol is suing the airline. She converted to Islam two years ago and later found out it was forbidden to serve alcohol so she went to her supervisor to note her concerns. Her supervisor reportedly told her …
Muslim schoolboy in UK allegedly punched in face by boy who called him “P***”
Manchester Evening News reports on an alleged racist assault on a young Muslim boy in Chorlton, Greater Manchester last week (22 September). Rosina Sheraz posted a message on Facebook following the incident in which her 13 year old son was repeatedly called a “P***” before being punched in the face by another boy. The incident …
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CSU in Germany seeks to prioritise Christian migrants over Muslims
A list of the CSU’s demands regarding Germany’s refugee policy has been leaked to the media. The sister party to German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is due to meet behind closed doors in Schwarzenfeld on Friday to discuss several debt instruments, including the refugee and immigration policy. In a five-page position paper, …
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Swiss politician claims hijabs should be banned from passport photos
Walter Wobmann, a member of the right-wing Swiss People’s Party, said it was unfair that headscarves were allowed in passport photos despite hats and hairbands being banned. According to local media, the politician described the policy as an act of “unequal treatment” and branded it “unacceptable”. Mr Wobmann, who has previously campaigned against minarets and …
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Dutch health minister Edith Schippers calls Dutch to “rise up” against “political Islam”
Minster Edith Schippers of Public Health wants the Dutch to “rise up” against Islamic radicalism and to protect the Dutch culture, which she finds “much better” than other cultures, she said at the Hendrik Jan Schoo speech in Amsterdam on Monday. She thinks a freedom coalition should be formed against Islam. “It is time that …
