Islamophobia

Israelis are losing faith in a peaceful two-state solution – poll

The survey also recorded a decrease in the number of Arab Muslims living in Israel experiencing discrimination.

On This Day: September 11 terror attacks shake New York, the US

The attacks sparked the NATO-allied US invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq and began the global war on terror.

Danish government prepares bill to stop Quran burnings

The government rejected protests by some Danish opposition parties that said banning Quran burnings would infringe on free speech.

By REUTERS
25/08/2023

What are the long-term effects of terror attacks on targeted communities? - study

A new study from New Zealand found that Violent actions intended to provoke opposition to particular communities may paradoxically lead to lasting acceptance.

Denmark to ban Quran burnings to ease row with Muslim states

The Danish government said it would seek to make legal changes that will ban Quran burnings.

By REUTERS
31/07/2023

Sweden says it's target of Russia-backed disinformation over NATO, Koran burnings

"We can see how Russia-backed actors are amplifying incorrect statements such as that the Swedish state is behind the desecration of holy scriptures," Carl-Oskar Bohlin said.

By REUTERS
26/07/2023
Ritzau Scanpix/Thomas Sjoerup/via REUTERS

Protesters burn Koran in front of Egyptian embassy in Denmark

Egypt summoned Sweden's chargé d'affaires to condemn incidents where copies of the Koran have been burned, the foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.

By REUTERS
25/07/2023

Two protesters burn Koran in front of Iraqi embassy in Denmark

Iraq condemned the burning of a copy of the Koran in front of its embassy in Denmark.

By REUTERS
24/07/2023

Would-be book burner admits: I never had any intention of burning a Torah

The 32-year-old said he had received permission to burn the Jewish texts simply to draw attention to the issue of Sweden allowing people to burn to Quran.

Muslim states demand action at UN after 'Islamaphobic' Koran burning

While Western states voice concerns about freedom of speech, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation is expected to bring its considerable influence in the UN to bear on the issue.

By REUTERS
13/07/2023
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