Islamophobia in Europe
Ramadan, Gaza and anti-Islam sentiment
| OpinionFriday marked the fifth day of Ramadan. Unfortunately, there is still no cease-fire in Gaza, …
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OpinionRamadan, Gaza and anti-Islam sentiment
By Burhanettin DuranFriday marked the fifth day of Ramadan. Unfortunately, there is still no cease-fire in Gaza, and Israel continues to kill Palestinians waiting for food supplies. Earlier this week, Israeli troops killed six Palestinians and injured 83 others as they waited in line to receive a bag of flour. That was not the first time, and it won’t be the last.
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OpinionWestern attacks on Islam will backfire
By Muhittin AtamanWestern countries, including politicians, business circles, academia and media, have been insistently and deliberately otherizing and alienating Islam and Muslims for the last three decades. Immediately after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the end of the Cold War and the elimination of the communist threat, influential Western circles began to consider Islam and Muslims the main threat to the Western-dominated world hegemony.
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OpinionWhat’s really going on in France?
By Muhittin AtamanFrance has been facing violent mass protests in the wake of a recent police shooting. The killing of a 17-year-old boy named Nahel, who was of Algerian descent, by French police in Nanterre on June 27 has sparked outrage among the public. The tragic incident has been viewed as a violation of human rights, prompting widespread protests and riots across several cities in France. The response from the public has gone beyond solely addressing this particular incident, reflecting a broader concern over human rights violations and long-time discrimination faced by individuals of migrant origin, particularly those of African descent and Muslims.
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Anti-Islam sentiment: Europe shooting itself in the foot
By Muhittin AtamanThe recent Quran burning has shown that European governments are sensitive about crimes committed against one religion, but not against another
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What Goes Wrong With Sweden’s “Limitless” Freedom of Expression?
By Yücel AcerHow Rasmus Paludan could burn the Holy Qur’an as the Swedish police simply watched.
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Türkiye’s place in NATO questioned amid provocations in Europe
By Burhanettin DuranIt is no secret that some Western governments have been unhappy with Ankara's autonomous foreign policy in recent years, so some have questioned Türkiye's NATO membership and policies
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Sweden allows insulting Islam and Muslims
By Muhittin Ataman'It is unfortunate to see how European governments, directly or indirectly, pave the way for the ultranationalist and xenophobic circles to dominate European politics'
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Muslims’ freedom under great threat in France
By Hacı Mehmet BoyrazBased on the facts discussed so far, it is obvious that Macron, who was defeated against the central parties in the regional elections held in June, will be more Islamophobic in order to maintain his popularity in society and to gain votes from his opponents.