Tag: islamophobia

The United Kingdom government’s new definition of “extremism”, touted as a bid to tackle rising Islamophobia and anti-Semitism in the aftermath of Israel’s war on Gaza, has ignited fierce debate across the political spectrum, with critics on all sides claiming it will erode freedom of speech and civil liberties. ...

Misinformation about the attacker’s identity – as a Muslim or Jewish man – spread widely online before police identified the suspect.Australians are mourning the death of five women and a “courageous” Pakistani security guard killed in a stabbing attack at a Sydney shopping centre. Police on Sunday said they ...

With his American passport, Rollo did not need a visa; he could simply walk into France. With my Indian passport, not only did I need to apply for a visa, but I also had to interview in person at a French consulate and pay a visa application fee. It ...

India has abstained on a draft resolution in the UN General Assembly on Islamophobia that was introduced by Pakistan on Friday and co-sponsored by China. The prevalence of religiophobia against Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and other faiths facing violence and discrimination must also be acknowledged rather than singling out just ...

United Nations;: India abstained in the UN General Assembly on a draft resolution introduced by Pakistan and co-sponsored by China on Islamophobia, asserting that the prevalence of “religiophobia” against Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and other faiths facing violence and discrimination must also be acknowledged rather than singling out just one ...

Permanent Representative of India to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj. File | Photo Credit: ANI India has slammed Pakistan and described it as a “broken record” that remains stagnant while the world progresses, after Islamabad’s envoy made references to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) during ...

#Pakistan News The General Assembly of the United Nations adopted a resolution to fight Islamophobia with overwhelming support on Friday. With a vote taking place on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, the "Measures to Combat Islamophobia" resolution passed with 115 votes in favor, 44 abstentions, and none against. ...

The new resolution, tabled by Pakistan, calls for, among other things, concerted action to fight ongoing violence against Muslims and requests the UN Secretary-General to appoint a special envoy to combat Islamophobia.The world body created the International Day through a resolution adopted following attacks on two mosques Christchurch, New Zealand, that ...

LONDON The British government's new anti-extremism plan has raised concern, with many arguing that the controversial move risks "disproportionately targeting Muslim communities."With the ruling Conservative Party already under fire over allegations of racism, a government move that is expected to be announced later this week has already caused worry ...

New Delhi, India — Protests have erupted in parts of India over the Narendra Modi government’s implementation of a controversial citizenship law ahead of national elections, as security forces rushed to areas of the national capital that had previously been epicentres of large demonstrations against the legislation. The notification ...