Racism in Europe
Anti-Islam sentiment: Europe shooting itself in the foot
| OpinionAfter the Swedish government allowed Rasmus Paludan, an ultranationalist, far-right extremist, and racist politician, to burn a …
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OpinionTürkiye’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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OpinionSweden 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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NewsInsight Turkey Publishes Its Latest Issue “Resurge of Anti-İslam Activity Worldwide”
By SETAThis issue of Insight Turkey aims to present and to provide the verity to its readers through an extensive and rich framing that includes four commentaries and six research articles covering anti-Islam practices worldwide.
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Mainstreaming Islamophobia in France
By Talha KöseA French high school teacher, Samuel Paty, was brutally murdered by a young, Russian-born Muslim of Chechen descent, Abdoullakh Abouyedovich Anzorov. This heinous terrorist attack caused outrage in French society. The murder of Paty was not the country's first such incident. France had also previously suffered Daesh violence and the 2015 Charlie Hebdo attack. Many leaders, including those from Muslim countries, demonstrated solidarity with France in the aftermath of those acts but Muslim communities and institutions were still put under surveillance and heavy pressure.
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Emmanuel Macron needs to unload the white man’s burden
By Burhanettin DuranPeople trying to put labels on President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s strong reaction to French President Emmanuel Macron’s Islamophobic provocations make plenty of accusations – all part of a broader, ideologically charged campaign to distort the truth. Critics accuse Erdoğan of waging a "culture war" and contributing to the radicalization of Muslims by promoting an atmosphere of violence. Others question why the Turkish president seeks to write a new, anti-Western story.
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Europe’s test with Macron
By Burhanettin DuranFrench President Emmanuel Macron is in a dangerous tailspin. His government not only turned a blind eye to offensive depictions of Prophet Muhammad, an insult against Muslims’ sacred values but projected them on public buildings in the name of free speech.
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Resurgence of anti-Islam in Europe
By Muhittin AtamanThe current European governments and politicians who face many political, social and economic problems try to use other states, peoples and civilizations as a tool for their own interests. They try to instrumentalize them for their own good, no matter how it might harm others.
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French Muslims accuse Macron of dividing society
By Enes BayraklıIt’s a joke when President Macron says ‘We are one’ while excluding Muslims, human rights activist tells Anadolu Agency