Dutch court refuses to ban ‘Fitna’

    The Hague District Court ruled that the views expressed by right-wing legislator Geert Wilders in his _Fitna’ film do not exceed the legal boundaries against inciting hatred or violence and as a politician, he is not barred from voicing his criticism against radical Islam or the Quran. The ruling said Wilders “must be able to…

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    Iranian group plans counter-documentary

    An Iranian organization has begun to work on a documentary called _Beyond Fitna,’ aiming to do to the Bible what Geert Wilders did to the Quran in his film. _Beyond Fitna’ will use Bible passages, and clips from right-wing politicians and commentators including conservative US talk show host Bill O’Reilly. No further details or release…

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      Iranian Cleric: Zionists behind ‘Fitna’ film

      According to Iranian cleric Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami, Israel, Zionists, and unidentified oppressive powers are behind the production of the anti-Islamic film ‘Fitna.’ During a Friday prayer sermon, Khatami was quoted as saying Behind these satanic acts can be found the oppressive powers and the Zionist regime […] We see the hand of the Zionist regime…

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        Fitna’ Debated in Dutch Parliament: Wilders Denies Softening Film after Pressure

        Dutch politician Geert Wilders came under attack over his controversial film “Fitna” during a rowdy debate in the Netherlands’ parliament Monday. Ministers claimed that Wilders had toned down the original version of the film. Geert Wilders had originally planned to include footage of pages being torn out of the Koran and burned in his film…

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          Spiegel Interview with Dutch Populist Geert Wilders: ‘Moderate Islam Is a Contradiction’

          Right-wing Dutch politician Geert Wilders wanted to provoke an international scandal with his anti-Islam film “Fitna.” He succeeded. He talks to SPIEGEL about his crusade against Islam. SPIEGEL: Last Thursday, you released a long-awaited film that rails against the Koran. Heads of government across the EU are already discussing it and in Afghanistan Dutch flags…

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