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State-sanctioned intolerance in Azerbaijan
In Nakhichevan, Azerbaijan, a recent court ruling imposed heavy fines on five individuals for attending an unregistered Christian worship service, following a police raid that involved detentions and food deprivation. The fines, equivalent to three months’ wages, create significant financial strain, especially for a Korean family who hosted the meeting, with some members reportedly deported….
- Islam | News Items | Spain
Spanish ban on religious gatherings sparks outcry and accusations of Islamophobia
The Spanish government has denounced a new ban in Jumilla that limits religious gatherings in public sports venues, primarily impacting the local Muslim community. The ban has faced backlash for being discriminatory and fostering “institutionalized Islamophobia.” This incident underscores the broader conflicts in Europe over nationalism and multiculturalism.
- Europe | Featured | France | News Items
State-sponsored Islamophobia in France blamed for violence
Writing in AlJazeera, Senior researcher with Georgetown University’s The Bridge Initiative Farid Hafez accuses the French Government of State-promoted or condoned Islamaphobia including physical attacks including murder. “There has been a significant spike in Islamophobic acts in France – something the French authorities remain reluctant to publicly comment on. One report showed a 72 percent…
MEPs call for urgent appointment of EU Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief: EU does not care about victims of religious violence & persecution in the world
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- Christianity | Europe | Finland | News Items
Finnish primary school afraid “Messiah” production could fall foul of laws
A Finnish primary school canceled a concert featuring the Messiah out of fear of having to compensate students unwilling to attend religious events, following a similar case. This decision surprised both believers and non-believers. The government criticized the school’s principal, calling the reaction an overreaction.See the full story here
- Europe | France | Islam | News Items
French footballers banned fasting during Ramadan
The French Football Federation (FFF) has banned Muslim players from fasting during Ramadan while training with the national team, leading to accusations of discrimination and team division. Players must postpone fasting until after international fixtures. See report here
