President Emmanuel Macron wants to rid France of what authorities say is a “parallel society” of radical Muslims thriving outside the values of the nation. Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. […]
April 28, 2020 Katherine Bullock Lecturer in Islamic Politics, University of Toronto Grey’s Anatomy, the longest running prime-time medical drama on U.S. television, contains many scenes of doctors and nurses in full gear (hospital scrubs, surgical caps, face masks) around the operating table. As they talk, laugh and argue, close-ups […]
France banned the wearing of Veil (Burqa and Hijab) Islamic attire which is worn by Muslims across the world, was banned by France in 2011. There is a complete ban […]
Hijrah movements are flourishing on Indonesian campuses, worrying some proponents of Indonesia’s more moderate traditions. By Carter Banker December 24, 2019 Credit: AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana Walking through Indonesian college […]
Dec 12, 2019 – 16:45 A campaign for a n outright burka ban in public collected enough signatures for a nationwide vote in 2017. Parliament is opting for a […]
Given that only 200 Muslim women wear burkas and niqabs, that would appear to be over 10 percent Source: Copenhagen Post by Arushi Rajput It’s been a year since Denmark’s […]
Source: The Economist By Erasmus Western governments are telling Muslim women not to cover up IN THE diverse democracies of the early 21st century, there are certain political and cultural […]
Source: The Globe and Mai By Riza Khamal “One medium French vanilla, please,” my daughter says, placing her order at a drive-through window. “Is that all?” the intercom voice inquires. […]
Source: The Scotsman Boris Johnson defended comments comparing veiled Muslim women to letterboxes and refused to clarify his past illegal drug use as he launched his leadership campaign with a […]
Source: Independent People who have covered their faces for over 20 years are now afraid to leave their homes. Once again, it’s women who are being targeted by extremists and […]
Source: Letter to Independent The disconnect between understanding faith and understanding culture is bizarre in this country. Many seem to be under the impression that this is still a “Christian country” despite […]
Boris Johnson must apologise for veil remarks, says Stevenage Muslim leader JP Asher jp.asher@archant.co.uk @journo_JP PUBLISHED: 15:10 10 August 2018 | UPDATED: 17:49 10 August 2018 Conservative MP and former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, in 2014. Picture: Danny Loo Boris Johnson should apologise for his comments about women’s veils, and […]
Published August 10, 2018 Foundations earlier this year established that 22 out of the 28 EU states have been affected by at least an attempt to implement legislation for […]
A woman wearing the niqab. Image: Getty By Thea de Gallier – @theadegallier Thursday, August 9, 2018 Boris Johnson’s comments about the burqa are an example of misogyny, says […]
The real victims of Boris Johnson’s remarks about Muslim women are the people who paid for his Eton education Boris Johnson has a point when he criticises the ridiculous […]
He’s not at home in politics. Journalism is a second best outlet for his humour, and high office an even less suitable one Sean O’Grady @_seanogradyhttps://d-22517276571291857766.ampproject.net/1531800879103/frame.html The Independent Voices Wouldn’t […]
Boris Johnson has stood by his remarks about the burka after the Conservative Party chairman told him to apologise. The former foreign secretary has been criticised for saying Muslim […]
Letters The Independent Voices ‘If Johnson wanted to protect freedom of choice, then I am afraid he has done no favours to this cause’ ( Getty ) I have […]
Denmark veil ban: First woman charged for wearing niqab BBC.COM Image copyrightAFPImage captionHundreds of people protested against the ban on Wednesday A woman has become the first person in Denmark to be charged with wearing a full-face veil in public, after a ban came into effect on Wednesday. The 28-year-old […]
Reuters International This content was published on August 1, 2018 Ayah, 37, a wearer of the niqab weeps as she is embraced by a police officer during a demonstration against […]
