“Pathetic and inadequate”, MPs slam UK’s response to killing of Al Jazeera journalist

Opposition MPs have slammed the UK Government’s reluctance to join international bodies, in calling for an independent investigation into the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

Issue 397

Editorial: Reunification of Ireland step closer after Sinn Féin victory

Sinn Fein's electoral capture of the Stormont Assembly is a watershed in what appears to be the inevitable reunification of Ireland.

Ending interference in Muslim countries may ease UK’s refugee crises

A Home Office Equality Impact Assessment admission that the Rwanda deportation scheme will have “greater impact on Muslims” was right.

Editorial: Hasty sanctions imposed on NUS

The anti-antisemitism allegations against the NUS comes as universities are already embroiled in a battle over free speech, with the Government seeking to further limit what is deemed acceptable as well as the scope of academic research.

EXCLUSIVE LIST: Over 400 Muslims elected in English councils

On May 5, over 1,130 Muslim candidates contested 110 English council seats. The Muslim News presents the 296 Muslim men and 147 Muslim women who won council seats.

Over 400 Muslim councillors elected in England

An estimated 443 Muslim councillors were elected in the local elections in England, according to data exclusively compiled by The Muslim News.

Rwanda deportations disproportionately have ‘greater impact on Muslims’, UK admits

In newly released documents, the British Government admits that its highly controversial Rwanda deportation policy will have a “greater impact” on Muslims than those of other faiths.

UK Govt cuts ties with NUS over antisemitism allegations

The Government will suspend all engagement with the National Union of Students (NUS) over anti-Semitism allegations, the education minister has said.

High Court dismisses bid to overturn accidental verdict over schoolgirl drowning

A petition for a judicial review into a coroner’s ruling that the drowning of a 12-year-old Somali refugee was accidental has been dismissed by a High Court on May 4.

Christchurch inquiry to examine online radicalisation of far-right terrorist

The role of social media and online forums in the radicalisation of the white supremacist who killed 51 Muslim worshippers in two Christchurch mosques three years ago will form part of the coroner’s inquiry into attack.

World military expenditure passes $2 trillion for first time

Military expenditure around the world continued to grow for the seventh consecutive year in 2021, passing $2 trillion for the first time

German authorities displace Afghan refugees to accommodate Ukrainians

Hundreds of Afghan refugees in Germany were evicted last month to accommodate a large number of their Ukrainian counterparts.

Biden restores White House Eid celebration

US President, Joe Biden, hosted Eid al-Fitr celebrations in the White House on May 2, restoring a gathering scrapped by his predecessor.

European leaders urged to reconsider approach to India’s human right abuses

European leaders have been slammed by a prominent human right body for overlooking India’s human rights violations in pursuit of trade deals and to counter Russia and China.

Why India’s Muslims need to assert their Muslimness more than ever

With a weak opposition posing little threat to the Narendra Modi regime, the decline of democratic values heightened polarisation and the dangerous rise in Islamophobia and calls for ethnic cleansing of Muslims now is the time to assert Muslimness more than ever.

Racist abuse of Sadiq Khan spiked 2000% post-Trump election

Online racist abuse targeting London mayor Sadiq Khan surged by 2,000 per cent following the presidency of Donald Trump.

Children’s book withdrawn for its ‘Islamophobia’

A children’s book from a popular series has been withdrawn from print following complaints that its portrayal of Muslims was Islamophobic.

Tory candidate faces calls to stand down for racist post

A Conservative council candidate in Scotland is facing growing calls to step down over “racist” comments he made online, reports The National.

Tory candidate suspended over anti-Muslim posts

A Tory candidate was suspended from the party on April 30 over historical social media posts – including racist and Islamophobic comments supporting

Danish far-right leader burns Qurʾan in Sweden

For the second time in two weeks, the controversial leader of the far-right Danish party, Stram Kurs (Hard Line), burned a copy of the Qurʾān.

Parisian restaurant accused of anti-Arab discrimination

Paris-based restaurant La Plage Parisienne has been accused of systematic discrimination against Arab clients.

Social media giants fail to remove 9 out of 10 reported anti-Muslim content

A new report from the Centre for Countering Digital Hate claims that the largest social media platforms are failing to act on nearly 9 out of 10 anti-Muslim and Islamophobic posts on their sites.

Anti-Muslim incidents and discrimination rose by 9% in the US

Discrimination against Muslims in the US increased by 9 per cent in 2021 compared to the previous year, according to a report released on April 25 by a Muslim civil rights and advocacy group.

Arson attack on Franco-Turkish mosque Islamophobic, say officials

The arson attack on a Franco-Turkish mosque in the early hours of May 6 was Islamophobic, said the mosque official and local mayor.

Turkish family to sue German police for brutal arrest of a 13-year-old

A Turkish family living in Germany announced on April 17 that they plan on taking legal action against the German police over violence used during the arrest of their 13-year-old son for allegedly tearing an election poster.

South Leeds loses community hero Mohammed Farouk Butt

Mohammed Farouk Butt, a “South Leeds hero” and the founder of the Hamara Centre in Beeston, Leeds, passed away peacefully at his home on February 17, following a brief battle with cancer.

Baroness Haleh Afshar, kind and compassionate, unafraid to speak out against injustice

Baroness Afshar of Heslington - the feminist, York University professor of politics has died at the age of 77.

Digital does not mean Green: Internet’s carbon footprint

While digitalization is viewed as a green alternative to paper trails, the computer servers that run the internet are often powered by fossil fuels and emit as much CO2 as air travel.

Sleeping App to be prescribed to treat insomnia instead of drugs

It is hoped that digital technology can now help people sleep in the form of an App called Sleepio. That will now be prescribed by GPs and it is hoped it will replace sleeping pills and other medication.

Legal Corner: Pastor discriminated against after being sanctioned for personal anti-Pride tweet

Pastor who lost job over anti-gay tweet is backed by tribunal as judge rules he was discriminated against for gay Pride views

Book review: The tale of the four Indian pioneers in British Parliament

This book tells their stories and is a tribute by the author, Lord Sheikh, to the four trailblazers who first brought India to the British Parliament.

Poets’ Corner: Comfort

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Amir Khan quits boxing

Former world champ Amir Khan has announced his retirement from boxing on May 13, “it’s time to hang up my gloves” he said following defeat by Kell Brook.

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