Morocco Approves UN Convention On Religious Freedom|
The Kingdom of Morocco which has a history of religious tolerance has approved the UN Human Rights Council’s draft resolution on religious freedom. According to the below Italian periodical this brings an end to trials of apostasy.
On the “Arab Spring”: Thinking Beyond the Moment (III)|
It is obvious that a wind of change has blown across the Arab world, for the good: the toppling of tyrants, the drafting of a new constitution in Tunisia, the emergence of civil society, not always powerful, but which cannot be ignored.
On the “Arab Spring”: Thinking Beyond the Moment (p.II)|
Disconnected commentators tend to associate all the problems in the Arab world with Islam, whether in order to explain the lack of democracy, overall poor economic performance, or even the complex status of women’s rights, always promptly manipulated by Islamophobes.
On the “Arab Spring”: Thinking Beyond the Moment (I)|
More than three years ago the Arab world was plunged into turmoil by Mohamed Bouazizi’s self-immolation. The flames from Bouazizi’s act of despair set the region ablaze in revolt; a signal for Tunisians and Arabs in general to take to the streets and let their voices be heard.
Charter of Values: Genevieve Caron Scarred For Life By Seeing Muslims Pray in Morocco Mosque|
MONTREAL – Genevieve Caron does not believe that the Quebec government is going far enough with its proposed charter of values. She and her husband, Claude Pinault, testified in a personal capacity at the province’s public hearings into the charter on Thursday.
Racist Geert Wilders Promises to “Step Up International Anti-Islam Campaign”|
(Dutch.News.nl)
PVV leader Geert Wilders is to step up his campaign against Islam in 2013, the parliamentarian told Nos television in an interview.
Video: Muslim women arrested in Paris for wearing (perfectly legal) headscarves|
by Ali Abunimah (Electronic Intifada)
A video first published by Le Parisien and shot on Saturday shows French police arresting women in the Place du Trocadéro in Paris apparently just for wearing headscarves.
Moroccan king’s adviser promotes Arab-Jewish amity|
Andre Azoulay is a bridge builder par excellence.
For years now, he has devoted himself to building coexistence and understanding between the Arab world and Diaspora Jewish communities and fostering dialogue between Islam and western societies.
Amina Filali: Moroccan ‘Rape Marriage Law’ Highlights Worldwide Problem|
Rape victims being forced to marry their rapists is an ancient practice that existed in many cultures throughout history, and is a real problem all over the world today, especially in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Army Investigation Over False Accusations Ruined Our Lives, Say Muslim Soldiers|
Five Muslims who joined the Army to work as military translators say their lives and careers were ruined after they were falsely accused of trying to poison their fellow soldiers.
