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Islamophobia

Islamophobia reflects a deep fear of and hostility toward Islam and Muslims and their politics and culture. It can result in hate speech and hate crimes against Muslims and their way of life.

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French soldiers patrolling in Paris during the Rugby World Cup in October 2023

Terror risk in Europe: How big is it and from whom?

Terror risk in Europe: How big is it and from whom?

Europe is on high alert after a spate of attacks. The risk is real, authorities warn.
PoliticsDecember 21, 2023
Nancy Faeser speaking at the German Islam Conference

A debate on Islamophobia and antisemitism in Germany

A debate on Islamophobia and antisemitism in Germany

How to combat fundamentalism was on the agenda at this week's German Islam Conference.
SocietyNovember 22, 2023
the mosque in Erfurt under construction

The daily experience of Islamophobia in Germany

The daily experience of Islamophobia in Germany

March 15 is the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. Muslims in Germany say they face discrimination every day.
SocietyMarch 15, 2023
Canadians march in streets after killing of Muslim family

Canadian man faces terrorism charges after attack on Muslims

Canadian man faces terrorism charges after attack on Muslims

The charges come after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the murders "a terrorist attack."
TerrorismJune 15, 2021
Türkei Präsident Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Erdogan blasts Macron and 'Islamophobia' in Europe

Erdogan blasts Macron and 'Islamophobia' in Europe

Turkey's president criticized France for cracking down on radical Islam, after the shocking murder of a French teacher.
PoliticsOctober 24, 2020
Protesters in Oslo

Norway: Clashes break out at anti-Islam rally

Norway: Clashes break out at anti-Islam rally

Tensions in the Norwegian capital came to a head when an anti-Islam protester ripped pages from the Quran.
ConflictsAugust 29, 2020
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