Racist coverage of Ukrainian refugees condemned

Journalists and media pundits have been accused of “blatant racism” in their coverage of the conflict in Ukraine, where refugees are described as “civilized” and “looking like us.”

India: BJP wins assembly polls using rampant Islamophobia

India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has retained control of the state Assembly following a successful election campaign laced with Islamophobic subtext and fear-mongering.

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Editorial: If Islamophobia can’t be challenged in Parliament, where can it be?

When even the speaker is left to interpret and limit any discussion on Islamophobia in the House of Commons, where can it be discussed?

Editorial: Russian invasion of Ukraine must be the last military conflict

The killing in Ukraine must stop. At such a crucial time, peacemakers are needed. The world has become such a dangerous place if more is to be risked.

Nusrat Ghani’s discrimination row: An illustration of how Islamophobia can racialise “Muslimness”

Islamophobia. Rather, Islamophobia is part of a broader system of racism that exists at the structural, institutional, and explicitly interpersonal levels.

Ramadan messages from political leaders

Muslim charities gear up for Ramadan with multi-campaigns

Muslim charities across the UK are gearing up for Ramadan with specially launched domestic and international campaigns.

Ramadan Radio Listing 2022

Ofcom will publish the frequencies for short-term Restricted Service Licences (RSL) Ramadan radio stations on its website at the start of Ramadan, which is estimated to begin on April 2. The frequencies for long-term Community Radio Stations (CRS) are listed below:

Speaker prevents Johnson being asked about his anti-Muslim remarks

Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle prevented Boris Johnson from being questioned about his history of offensive remarks about Muslims.

UK Govt accused of being in denial over Islamophobia

The UK Government's commitment "to stamping out anti-Muslim hatred” has been discredited by its failure to adopt a definition of Islamophobia.

Indian court upholds ban on hijab in classrooms as it is ‘not essential practice’ in Islam

The Karnataka High Court in the Indian state of Karnataka, upheld a government ban on the hijab in classrooms, ruling that the headscarf is not an “essential practice” in Islam.

Teacher suspended for using image of Bin Laden to depict Prophet Muhammad

A teacher at a Bedfordshire-based academy has been suspended after using a picture of terrorist leader Osama Bin Laden to portray the Prophet Muhammad in a religious studies lesson.

France’s Islamophobic policies reach threshold of persecution under international law

France’s appeasement of the far-right, culminating in the unprecedented Draconian dismantling of its Muslim community’s autonomy, constitutes persecution under international law, according to a report released on March 2.

Australian Muslims experienced surge of hate following Christchurch terror attack

New Zealand’s Christchurch terrorist attack triggered a spike in anti-Muslim crimes in Australia, with Muslim women bearing the brunt of the violence and harassment, according to a joint report by Charles Sturt University and the Islamic Science & Research Academy.

Remains of British Muslims murdered in Gujarat still not returned after 20 years

Neither the British government nor the opposition has attempted to retrieve the remains of British Muslims killed in the 2020 Gujarat riots.

Inspirational Afghan women celebrate International Women’s Day in Parliament

An inspiring group of Afghan women were invited to the Houses of Parliament to meet with ministers to mark International Women’s Day on March 7.

Artists denounce Manchester Uni’s ‘capitulation’ to Pro-Israeli lobbying following dismissal of art director

Over 20 artists, among whom Turner Prize winners, have issued a public letter denouncing Manchester University’s “capitulation” to pro-Israeli pressure after the university forced its acclaimed art gallery director to resign for approving an exhibition with a statement of solidarity with Palestine.

Morrisons removes Ramadan calendar listing Al-Aqsa Mosque in Israel

Morrisons supermarket chain has withdrawn a Ramadan calendar from its stores that list the Al-Aqsa Mosque as located in Israel.

Russia ban underscores Fifa’s hypocrisy towards Israel, say critics

Egypt’s three-time African Cup winner, Mohamed Aboutrika, has joined a chorus of Palestinian rights advocates in blasting football’s world governing body, Fifa, for failing to sanction Israel, after deciding to ban Russia from all football competitions following its invasion of Ukraine.

Unlike Ukrainians, Arab refugees are unwelcome in France, says presidential candidate

France’s far-right presidential hopeful, under fire over his previous endorsement of Russian President Vladimir Putin, said Ukrainians with ties to France should be granted visas, unlike refugees fleeing conflicts in Arab Muslim nations.

Sanction Russia, why not Israel? Eurovision accused of double standards

Pro-Palestinian activists have blasted the producers of the Eurovision Song Contest after it took the body mere days to suspend Russia following its invasion of Ukraine while, in contrast, they struggled and failed, for months to persuade the European Broadcasting Union to hold Israel responsible for its illegal occupation.

Rethinking energy dependence: Will Ukraine war push Europe toward renewables or fossil fuels?

Petrol prices have soared worldwide, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the UAE and Saudi Arabia are reluctant to increase production to reduce prices.

COVID cases rise as restrictions are lifted

The end of COVID restrictions and with it free testing has raised questions for many as to whether it is wise at this point as they form a crucial element in detecting COVID cases and preventing spread.

Legal Corner: Employer not liable for employee’s practical joke that caused hearing loss

The closer the link between the work the employee is required to perform, and the injury causing act the more likely the employer will be vicariously liable.

Remembering Dr Azeezat Johnson: social geographer and critical race academic

In Dr Johnson’s own words, “Ultimately, I want my role to be about reminding everyone that we are always responsible for the collective.”

Book review: Aligarh Muslim University huge impact on Indian Muslims

Aligarh Muslim University: The Making of the Modern Indian Muslims, by Mohammed Wajihuddin, Pages 219, Harper Collins, India. 2021. Paperback. £13.99

Poets’ corner: Disconnected

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Muslim medallists World Para Archery Championships

Full list of all the Muslim medallists from the World Para Archery Championships, Dubai, UAE.

Double standards in sentencing terrorists

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Lobbying parliamentarians

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