Tommy Robinson stokes far-right riots on social media from outside UK Campaigners warn Robinson inflaming tensions while outside country and subject to arrest warrant The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2024
Street beatings, stabbing and mosques under siege: the horrifying racist attacks carried out by far-right mobs There have been numerous reports of targeted attacks against Black and Asian people, as the UK has been engulfed in far-right race riots The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2024
Extreme-right activists are terrorising UK’s Muslims, says charity Exclusive: Monitoring organisation Tell Mama reveals surge in threats, including of rape and death The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2024
How disinformation fuelled English far-right riots and fears Scotland could be next At 8pm on July 30, hundreds of protesters gathered outside Southport Mosque ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 4, 2024
How UK’s deep rooted Islamophobia problem stoked far-right riots Anti-Muslim sentiment ‘simmering under the surface’ of British society, experts and religious groups warn The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2024
In Delhi, Muslim drivers ‘hide identity’, avoid kanwar yatra route ‘fearing targeted violence’ “Mahaul theek nahi hai. Hifazat kare…Jo bhi community stickers laga rahe hai apne mazhab ke, usse bhi kahin na kahin problem ho raha hain. Hum threat mein hain (The environment is not good. Be careful…whoever is putting religious stickers, that too is creating a problem somewhere. We are under threat).” Newslaundry · Aug 3, 2024
Fearful UK Mosques On Alert Over Far-right Protests British Muslims voiced fear about far-right protests that have targeted UK mosques in recent days, as community leaders bolstered security at Islamic centres before more demonstrations planned for Saturday. International Business Times · Aug 3, 2024
Key Black Muslim group backs Kamala Harris for president over Gaza stance Black Muslim Leadership Council Fund says Harris has ‘shown more sympathy towards the people of Gaza’ than Biden or Trump The Guardian - US · Aug 2, 2024
Muslims in London 'extremely worried' as further mosque protection urged after far right protests Spread of hate crimes by far right has left many Muslims ‘shaken’, London Assembly member warns Evening Standard · Aug 2, 2024
UK braces for more far-right protests as gov’t warns of tough response The UK’s prime minister has promised a tough response to stop ‘a breakdown in law and order on our streets.’ Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2024
‘Get rid of hatred’: Muslim chaplain invites protesters for burgers as mosques step up security One Muslim leader has pledged to greet any protesters who wish to engage with the community with free food and calm discussion The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2024
Concerns Glasgow will be targeted in far-right disorder this weekend A MUSLIM group has expressed concerns that mosques in Glasgow could be targeted amid growing anxiety over far-right marches planned for this… The National (Scotland) · Aug 2, 2024
Southport stabbing: What led to the spread of disinformation? Disinformation about the suspect’s religion leads to a rise in Islamophobia and anti-migrant anger. Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2024
‘We don’t want to feel unsafe in the place we love’: Muslims and asylum seekers fear more far-right protests Faith leaders have been seeking security advice, while asylum seekers have decried the ‘ideology of hate and blame’ after the Southport attacks The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2024
Dynamite News · Aug 1, 2024 HC rejects Muslim side's petition on Mathura temple-mosque dispute, says cases maintainable The Allahabad High Court on Thursday ruled that the trial in 18 cases relating to the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura can continue, dismissing a petition filed by the mosque committee that challenged the maintainability of these suits. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Conversation · Aug 1, 2024 Three steps to mending relations with the Muslim voters who turned away from Labour in 2024 The success of independent candidates in the UK election has sent a strong signal to prime minister Keir Starmer that he should take seriously the sense of marginalisation and frustration among Muslim voters.
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024 Far-right exploiting Southport knife tragedy to attack Muslims, religious group warns Muslim Council of Britain blames false information on social media for rioting outside Mosque
Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2024 Agitators accused of Islamophobia for linking Southport attack to Muslims Rioters attack local mosque in the town where children were killed amid a flurry of online misinformation.
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024 She became a mother after Islamic State captivity. A decade on, Yazidi community shuns her children As the 10th anniversary of the Islamic State group's atrocities against Iraq's Yazidis approaches, a traumatized community is still in many ways convulsed by the legacy of the militants' onslaught
Fortune · Jul 30, 2024 McDonald's CEO blames Muslims' Gaza boycott for first quarterly sales drop since COVID The fast food restaurant chain is losing customers following a boycott of its Israeli franchisee.
International Business Times · Jul 30, 2024 Notorious UK Islamist Preacher Jailed For Life A judge on Tuesday sentenced Anjem Choudary, one of the UK's most recognised radical Islamist preachers, to life jail after he was found guilty of directing a banned "terrorist organisation".
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2024 Labour should listen to pro-Gaza voters. But it’s letting toxic narratives about them flourish When the ‘red wall’ voted against the party, it was taken seriously – but Muslim voters are seen as a dangerous rabble, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024 Peer accused of Islamophobia after claiming ‘radicals will take us over through power of the womb’ Exclusive: Leading Muslim groups are lodging official complaints to the House of Lords about Lord Pearson of Rannoch’s speech
International Business Times · Jul 30, 2024 Notorious UK Islamist Preacher To Be Sentenced Anjem Choudary, one of the UK's most recognised radical Islamist preachers, will be sentenced on Tuesday after being found guilty of directing a banned organisation and encouraging support for it online.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2024 Ikrah Hussain: the 13-year-old Muslim Taekwondo champion fighting stereotypes Teenager is a two-time British national champion who took up the sport after being bullied