Terrorism
Police use anti-terrorism powers to detain UK volunteers taking aid to Calais refugee camp
British volunteers on a humanitarian aid run to refugees in Calais were detained by police under legislation meant to be used against suspected terrorists, an aid group has told theIndependent.
US soldier who murdered Afghan civilians released after just four years
A former US Army soldier who pleaded guilty to killing an unarmed Afghan teen was granted early release for good behavior. Andrew Holmes of Boise, Idaho had been sentenced to seven years at the Ft. Leavenworth military prison in 2011. Holmes was part of a “Kill Team,” a group of
Tony Blair: Islamic extremists’ ideology enjoys support of many Muslims
The ‘ideology’ which drives Islamic ‘extremists’ has significant support from Muslims around the world, Tony Blair has warned.
Egypt reiterates support for Russian airstrikes in Syria
Egypt on Monday signaled its support for recent Russian airstrikes in Syria, saying the strikes were intended to combat “terrorism” in the war-ravaged country.
Shaker Aamer ‘fears he will die in Guantanamo Bay’
Shaker Aamer has warned his wife and children in London that he may die in captivity and is currently on hunger strike protesting against abuse by officers at the prison camp.
Russia’s Orthodox Church declares “holy war” in Syria
The Russian Orthodox Church has backed the country’s parliamentary decision to give President Vladimir Putin permission to use military force in Syria, saying the fight against terrorism is a “holy war”.
Muslim Student ‘accused of being a terrorist’ for reading book on terrorism
A postgraduate student of counter-terrorism was falsely accused of being a terrorist after an official at Staffordshire University had spotted him reading a textbook entitled Terrorism Studies in the college library.
Israeli soldiers attack Masjid al-Aqsa
Clashes have erupted after a number of Israeli soldiers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, police and witnesses said.
Palestinian baby’s mother also dies from arson attack by Israeli terrorists
The mother of an 18-month-old Palestinian baby burned to death in an arson attack in the occupied West Bank, has herself died from injuries.
Muslim Women Speak: Teachers should not spy on children nor police their communities
This statement from within the Muslim community expresses the position of the undersigned with respect to the government’s continuing counter-terrorism ‘reforms’ in schools aimed at facilitating the recognition and reporting of ‘extremist’ behavior and views.