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UNESCO adds desecration of holy books as hate crime in draft resolution
World

UNESCO adds desecration of holy books as hate crime in draft resolution

'While stating our support for combatting all forms of hate crimes, I emphasised the alarming increase in crimes associated with hatred against Islam in recent years,' says Turkish envoy.
Why is date fruit popular in Ramadan?
Life

Why is date fruit popular in Ramadan?

As Muslims around the world observe the month-long Ramadan fast, date fruit features prominently.
Don't Burn, Read: Muslims distribute copies of Quran with Dutch translation
World

Don't Burn, Read: Muslims distribute copies of Quran with Dutch translation

The aim of the event is to convey to the people why Islam and the Quran are sacred for Muslims.
Attacks on our holy book turn into epidemic: Turkish FM
Türkiye

Attacks on our holy book turn into epidemic: Turkish FM

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expresses concern over the increasing xenophobia and attacks on the Quran in Europe, calling for immediate action to address this alarming trend and emphasising the need for Muslim unity.
Xenophobia, Islamophobia reached intolerable levels: President Erdogan
Türkiye

Xenophobia, Islamophobia reached intolerable levels: President Erdogan

Türkiye will continue to support initiatives to combat Islamophobia on all platforms, in particular the UN, says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Türkiye rejects attacks on Muslim values in name of freedom: Erdogan
Türkiye

Türkiye rejects attacks on Muslim values in name of freedom: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says that if hostility towards Islam is not prevented, perpetrators will become more reckless.
Freedom of expression is no excuse to desecrate Quran — Erdogan
Türkiye

Freedom of expression is no excuse to desecrate Quran — Erdogan

Turkish President Erdogan calls incessant attacks on Muslims' holy book "a clear hate crime and barbarism" as he addresses a delegation from US Council of Muslim Organizations in Ankara.
Amid growing outrage, majority of Swedes 'favour' Quran-burning ban
Türkiye

Amid growing outrage, majority of Swedes 'favour' Quran-burning ban

Swedes who want a ban to be introduced for burning the Quran and other holy books have increased to 53 percent, two points higher than a previous poll.
After outrage in Muslim world, Denmark to enact law to stop Quran burnings
World

After outrage in Muslim world, Denmark to enact law to stop Quran burnings

Danish Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard says under the proposed legislation, offenders will face fines and jail terms upto two years.
Türkiye summons Danish envoy over continued Quran desecration
Türkiye

Türkiye summons Danish envoy over continued Quran desecration

Ankara once again urges Danish authorities to take the necessary steps to prevent such incidents, carried out under the "guise of freedom of expression".
Denmark apologises for recent Quran burnings: Algeria
Africa

Denmark apologises for recent Quran burnings: Algeria

Algeria says the Danish foreign minister has apologised for the recent desecration of Quran.
Egypt summons Swedish envoy over Quran desecration
Africa

Egypt summons Swedish envoy over Quran desecration

The Egyptian government has summoned Swedish envoy after Quran burnings in Sweden.
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What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

The United Nations estimates that the conflict has affected over 9.7 million people in the country’s northern region
Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

According to the United Nations, more than 20,000 migrants have died in the Mediterranean since 2014.
Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Dozens of children in the west African country have died after taking a few sips of cough syrups, which contained high quantities of poisonous diethylene glycol.
Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Not only do Moroccans and Algerians share the same customs, but they are also pulled down by similar downward trends and by great sociological movements — to such an extent that they differ only in their degree and not in their nature.
Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Two coups in eight months. Ten presidents, 70 percent of whom have come from the military in 62 years of independence. Burkina Faso is struggling with its political stability. How can this problem be explained?
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