Open letters were send by the Collective Against Islamophobia and Discrimination to the Chairman of the Dutch Parliament and fraction leaders of each political party because of recent statements by Party for Freedom (PVV) member Machiel de Graaf. A tremendous amount of critique was expressed throughout the country because of the controversial PVV member’s statements on the … [Read more...] about Open Letter Collective Against Islamophobia and Discrimination to Dutch Parliament
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Dutch member of parliament makes call to “close all mosques” in the Netherlands
Machiel de Graaf, a parliament member for the Party for Freedom (PVV) led by Islam critic Geert Wilders, has called for the closure of all mosques in the Netherlands. During a debate on the Dutch national finances De Graaf said that he wanted to make very clear that he believes the Netherlands should be de-islamized. Subsequently he called for the closure of Islamic … [Read more...] about Dutch member of parliament makes call to “close all mosques” in the Netherlands
Parliament of Baden-Württemberg passes burial law
March 31, 2014 The parliament of the German State Baden-Württemberg has passed the burial law to legalize religious burial rituals. The Minister of Integration Bilkay Öney (SPD), interpreted the law as a positive signal for religious diversity. Prior to that law, Muslims were not permitted to bury their members without a coffin. In order to ensure a Muslim burial, … [Read more...] about Parliament of Baden-Württemberg passes burial law
Yvette Cooper welcomes Abu Qatada’s pledge to leave UK
Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper welcomes the news Abu Qatada could return to Jordan, saying: "We all agree he should stand fair trial there so justice can be done." The Radical Muslim cleric Abu Qatada will return to Jordan voluntarily when the Jordanian parliament ratifies a deal with Britain that ensures he will receive a fair trial, the cleric's lawyer told a London … [Read more...] about Yvette Cooper welcomes Abu Qatada’s pledge to leave UK
Request to Confiscate “Jihadist Passports” by Dutch MPs
March 22 2013 Dutch Justice Minister Ivo Opstelten will investigate whether it is legally possible to confiscate the passports of young Dutch nationals who plan to fight in Syria, reports Nos television. The minister said in a cabinet meeting that “we have to prevent them from travelling”, following a majority of parliament members calling on the cabinet to … [Read more...] about Request to Confiscate “Jihadist Passports” by Dutch MPs