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Human RightsIslamic Issues December 2, 2009

Vote against minaret sparks global outrage.

Switzerland's decision to ban the construction of mosque minarets has sparked criticism fro politicians and religious figures worldwide.
Islamic Issues December 2, 2009

Qaradawi: Today banning of Minarets and tomorrow banning of Mosques.

Dr. Yusuf al-Qaradawi, chairman of the International Union for Muslim Scholars, expressed his regret and chagrin with the results of the referendum on the banning of minarets in Switzerland.
Islamic IssuesIslamic Movements December 2, 2009

Swiss minarets: is EU following Arabs down path of self-pity and xenophobia?

One of only four minarets in Switzerland, on a Muslim centre in Wangen bei Olten. Photograph: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP
Human RightsIslamic Issues December 2, 2009

Minarets in the Land of Freedom

In his recently published book Les Minarets de la Discorde. Eclairages sur un Débat Suisse et Européen, which discusses the controversy around minarets in Switzerland, Dr. Patrick Haenni gives an
Activites December 2, 2009

Anti-Minaret Initiative and Interfaith Dialogue

Muslims around the world await the coming 29th of November on which Switzerland will vote on an initiative to ban the construction of minarets.
Islamic IssuesIslamic Movements December 2, 2009

Minaret Controversy in Switzerland: What’s Behind?

The problem in Switzerland is that the relation with religions is organized constitutionally at the level of the "cantons" (States). In other words, any demand should be addressed locally. The
Islamic IssuesIslamic Movements December 2, 2009

Minarets in the Land of Freedom

In his recently published book, Les Minarets de la Discorde. Eclairages sur un Débat Suisse et Européen, which discusses the controversy around minarets in Switzerland, Dr. Patrick Haenni gives an
ActivitesDemocracyHuman RightsOther Issues December 2, 2009

Egypt-Algeria World Cup violence used to rally support for Mubarak regime

Street-level clashes between fans that began over a soccer game between Algeria and Egypt last week have escalated into an international diplomatic incident that goes to the core of Egypt's
DemocracyHuman RightsIslamic MovementsMB NewsYouth December 2, 2009

Security measures mar student polls

University student union elections held this month were marred by security measures aimed at excluding independent candidates from student governments, an Egyptian group that supports political freedoms reported.
Human RightsPalestine December 2, 2009

Palestinians eager to embrace their beloved ones as prisoner-swap deal nears

Muhammed Yousuf, an elderly 70-year-old farmer, lives near the town of Dura in the al-Khalil region.