Jewish activist vows solidarity with Muslims in the US
A Jewish head of an organization dedicated to combating hate crimes in the US has said that if the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump creates a national database for the religion’s followers, he will register as a Muslim. “As Jews, we know what it means to be registered and tagged, held out as different […]
A Message to President-Elect Trump About Freedom
President-elect Donald Trump, the American people voted you as the future 45th President of the United States and entrusted you with many missions and responsibilities. As head of a great democracy you will be the defender of what the forefathers of the American nation cherished the most: liberty and freedom of speech for all the […]
Myanmar arms non-Muslim civilians in Rakhine
Authorities in Myanmar say security forces have begun arming and training non-Muslim residents in the north of Rakhine state to counter an allegedly growing threat from fighters belonging to the ethnic Rohingya minority group. Human rights advocates say the move could lead to more conflict and abuses against civilians in Rakhine. Colonel Sein Lwin, Rakhine […]
IS Militant Atrocities Mount Against Mosul Civilians
The U.N. human rights office says atrocities against civilians in Mosul by Islamic State militants reportedly are increasing as Iraqi soldiers close in on the embattled northern Iraqi city. The U.N. human rights office says it is receiving disturbing reports of the extra judicial and summary execution of children and women, as well as male […]
U.N. Ready to Receive 150,000 Displaced by Mosul Battle
The United Nations refugee agency is anticipating a humanitarian crisis in northern Iraq and is making plans to shelter 150,000 civilians fleeing Mosul as U.S.-backed forces continue their bid to oust the Islamic State militant group (ISIS). U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi told reporters in Jordan: “The preparations are proceeding well… UNHCR is […]
NYC Supports Muslims With Ad Campaign
Reacting to a sharp increase in attacks against the Muslim community across the United States, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled Monday a social media campaign and outreach program to support Muslim residents of the country’s most populous city. The plan was announced by the city’s Community Affairs Unit, Office of Immigrant affairs […]
Burkini allows women to have freedom and fun, says Australian creator
Invented in 2004 by an Australian woman, the burkini has come under attack in Germany and France. Banning the full-body swimwear would rob many women of the freedom to have fun in public, says its creator. Sydney (dpa) – Siham Karra-Hassan was 15 years old when her older brother took her to learn how to […]
US Secretary of State visits Nigeria over Boko Haram
August 19, 2016. John Kerry The US Secretary of State, John Kerry, is expected in Nigeria on Aug. 23 to discuss US cooperation with Nigeria over Boko Haram, economy and human rights issues. A statement issued by the Information Office of the Embassy of the US on Friday in Abuja, said Kerry would hold meetings […]
Ashley Csanady: Back off the burkini, the state has no place in the wardrobes of a nation
There’s a rich irony in the fact that Cannes – a city that hosts a film festival where women who walk the red carpet must wear heels – is using the guise of feminism to tell women what to wear. Of course, protecting vulnerable women from male oppression is simply the smokescreen many southern French […]
U.S. welcomes Kazakhstan’s commitment to a broader and more preventive approach to terrorism
Kazakhstan has played a leadership role in building global support for a broader preventive approach to violent extremism, said US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Sarah Sewall. “My trip this week has a narrower focus: strengthening our cooperation against terrorism Kazakhstan has played a leadership role in building global support for […]