What are the political effects of the Tariq Ramadan affair? Houria Bouteldja, spokesperson for the Parti des Indigènes de la République (PIR), responds to this question and the state of feminist affairs. Below is an excerpt of her piece. “In France, since the 2000s, we have witnessed the emergence of new feminist dynamics that intend to challenge…
Muslims of France (formerly UOIF) issued the following statement regarding Tariq Ramadan’s detention: “Muslims of France has learned with concern of the deterioration of Mr. Tariq Ramadan’s state of health. His continued detention is all the more worrying, as Mr. Ramadan has been extremely cooperative with the law. Mr. Tariq Ramadan was regularly invited to…
According to information obtained by 20minutes.ch, which cited AFP sources, Tariq Ramadan’s lawyers Yassine Bouzrou et Julie Granier, who were quick to denounce the “shadow of collusion” hovering over the two accusers (Henda Ayari and ‘Christelle’), filed a complaint against Caroline Fourest for “witness tampering.” Contrary to previous claims, the two women were apparently in…
Below is Oumma.com’s official statement on the Tariq Ramadan affair: “Nearly seismic, the emotional shockwave provoked by the ‘Ramadan affair’ has undeniably shaken the European Muslim community in the diversity of its components – in France, in Switzerland and in neighboring countries – the recent detention of the Geneva-based Islamic theologian, followed by his incarceration…
Former Collective Against Islamophobia in France (CCIF) director Marwan Muhammad recently published a lengthy statement on his website explaining his position on the Tariq Ramadan affair. He frames the piece around a single issue: “Do not be unfair to the alleged victims, assuming that they’re telling the truth. Do not be unfair to Tariq Ramadan, assuming…
