Iraqi foreign relations
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has strongly condemned the ongoing genocide in Gaza, describing it as a "major failure for all of humanity, but an even greater failure for Muslims." During a televised interview in Malaysia, Fidan emphasized the need for international cooperation to deliver humanitarian aid to
Muslims
The recent speech by BJP leader T. Raja Singh at an event in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, has garnered widespread criticism for its inflammatory and divisive content targeting the Muslim community. A video of the speech was circulated on social media platforms, including X, showing the crowd responding with "Jai
Islam
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has announced a major educational initiative, "Learn, Don't Burn," in response to a Florida church's plan to burn copies of the Quran on September 11. The initiative aims to distribute 200,000 copies of the Quran to replace
Islam
A radical Christian pastor, Terry Jones, has drawn widespread criticism for his plan to commemorate the 9/11 terrorist attacks by burning copies of the Koran on his church lawn. Despite warnings from General David Petraeus, US and Nato forces commander in Afghanistan, and the White House, Jones insists on
Muslims
The Danish cartoons affair has taken an unusual turn with Tony Blair and George Bush siding with leftwing and liberal critics of the drawings' publication. This stance stands in contrast to those who claim that fear is driving western newspapers to silence potentially offending content. Flemming Rose, the cultural
Muslims
In the wake of a Danish newspaper publishing cartoons that mocked the Prophet Muhammad, European nations were forced to confront the increasing polarization between anti-immigrant nationalists and fundamentalist Muslim communities. The incident highlighted the complexities of press freedom, tolerance, and the limits of expression. Key Takeaways: * The controversy began with
Peacekeeping forces
A new air base has been built by the Bosnian government near the Visoko-based Canadian peacekeeping contingent, potentially providing a significant military advantage if the international arms embargo is lifted. The 1,800-metre runway, while still in its early stages, could accommodate military cargo aircraft and warplanes, including the Hercules
Peacekeeping forces
Following a tense meeting with UN peacekeepers, Bosnian President Alija Izetbegovic agreed to halt provocative attacks on Bosnian Serbs around Sarajevo, averting what could have been a disastrous escalation. The decision came after UN peacekeepers threatened Nato air strikes against Bosnian forces, led by General Rasim Delic. This move marks
United Nations
As the Siege of Srebrenica enters its second year, conditions inside the besieged town continue to deteriorate, with residents facing extreme hardship and desperation. Rasim Ganic, a 61-year-old Muslim, shares his harrowing story of escape, recounting the astronomical black-market prices for basic goods, the squalor and misery that pervades the
United Nations
Bosnian Serb militiamen, armed by Serbia and the Yugoslav Army, have been expelling Muslims from their homes at an alarming rate. The latest instance, in Bijeljina, has driven 566 Muslims from their homes, bringing the total number of Muslims expelled since mid-July to over 1,500. This push for a
Peacekeeping forces
In a significant development in the conflict-torn region of Bosnia-Herzegovina, a small force of Dutch peacekeepers has arrived in Srebrenica, paving the way for the withdrawal of 150 Canadian troops from the besieged Muslim town. The Canadian troops will leave as soon as the Dutch company is fully deployed, marking
