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Rotterdam Dismisses Tariq Ramadan Amidst Controversy

Euro-Islam15 years ago15 years ago03 mins

Following controversy regarding his participation in a television program on Iranian station Press TV, Rotterdam has fired Tariq Ramadan from his position as Integration Advisor for the city council. NRC reports that officials feel Ramadan can no longer lead dialogue in the city as he has become the central focus of debate. Ramadan has also…

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Rotterdam Council Criticizes Tariq Ramadan

Euro-Islam15 years ago15 years ago01 mins

Three opposition parties in the Rotterdam city council are calling for Tariq Ramadan’s resignation because of his collaboration with Iranian state television station Press TV. Ramadan was hired by the city in 2007 to help bridge the divide between Muslims and non-Muslims, and he lectures at Rotterdam’s Erasmus University. Ramadan has been hosting a weekly…

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