17 November 2011 Three unnamed Dutch Moroccans have filed a complaint against the Netherlands on the grounds that the state has not protected them against incitements to hatred instigated by anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders. The three have taken their case to the UN commission for human rights. Last year Wilders was taken to court for discrimination and inciting hatred … [Read more...] about Complaint Launched Against Netherlands by Dutch Moroccans
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Bombing in Marrakesh Kills Canadian
News Agencies – May 6, 2011 Police in Morocco arrested three people for a cafe bombing in the tourist city of Marrakesh on April 28 that killed 16 people, and said the chief suspect showed “loyalty” to al-Qaeda. The three suspects were all Moroccans, the official news agency quoted the Interior Ministry as saying. Most of the bomb victims were foreign holidaymakers, … [Read more...] about Bombing in Marrakesh Kills Canadian
Study Claims Non-Western Immigrants Reduce Trust in Amsterdam Neighborhoods
March 18 2011 An article in the most recent edition of social science magazine Mens & Maatschappij (Man and Society) claims that the greater the ethnic diversity in Amsterdam neighborhoods, the lower the sense of well being of its residents. The article claims that “a higher number of non-Western immigrants leads to a reduced sense of security and well-being among residents. A … [Read more...] about Study Claims Non-Western Immigrants Reduce Trust in Amsterdam Neighborhoods
Trial for Anti-Islam Dutch MP Resumes
March 14 2011 Geert Wilders’ trial on inciting hatred and discrimination of Muslims, Moroccans and non-western immigrants resumed on March 14, after halting in October due to irregularities. The trial opens with a new panel of three judges. On March 16 Wilders’ lawyer made an opening statement suggesting that Wilders should not be required to stand trial. Prosecution took … [Read more...] about Trial for Anti-Islam Dutch MP Resumes
Representatives of the Islamic Community Create the First Basque Islamic Council
December 9th, 2010 Representatives of the Islamic communities of Álava, Vizcaya y Guipúzcoa – mostly Moroccans and Algerians, but also of Senegalese origin – gathered in Vitoria, summoned by Spanish converts to Islam, to establish The Basque Muslim Council, and advisory organization created with the aim of becoming the main interlocutor for the Muslim population in the … [Read more...] about Representatives of the Islamic Community Create the First Basque Islamic Council