Tag Archives: Islamophobia

The rise of Islamophobia in Ethiopia

April 28, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Recent demands have been the most vocal and the most sustained in the history of Ethiopian Muslims. But if they have gone the least bit beyond the scope of religion, then, ironically, they have been overtly secularist. Many observers have … read more »

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Ethiopia: Family and friends of hero lawyer worry about his safety

February 18, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

(By Getahune Bekele, South Africa) Although it is widely condemned and denounced across the political spectrum, since the minority Tigre junta aired the hateful diatribe titled Jihadawi Harekat against a religion called Islam, which was seen by millions as an … read more »

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An intimidating show of defiance by Ethiopian Muslims rocked Addis Ababa

February 9, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

*40 million orthodox Christians must join the revolution (By Getahune Bekele-South Africa) “We are Kamil Shemsu, We are Yasin Nuru, and we are Ahmed Mustafa…Allah Waa Akbar!” “Release our venerated leaders now, Allah Waa Akbar!” “Let our voices be heard…” … read more »

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Anti-Islam film protests – Live Blog

September 14, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

[View the story "Anti-Islam film protests - Live Blog" on Storify] Anti-Islam film protests – Live Blog US embassies attacked as anti-Islam film protests widen Storified by Indepth Africa · Fri, Sep 14 2012 17:07:30

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U.K. Thought Police Send Man to Prison

March 14, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A few days ago I did some reflecting here on the steady rise of sharia in Britain, as exemplified by the BBC’s frank admission of its unwillingness to mock Islam, the harassment of an air passenger for an innocuous remark … read more »

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U.N. flies aid to Somalia after Islamist rebels lift ban

July 17, 2011 by benim

The United Nations airlifted emergency supplies to help children in southern Somalia after Islamist rebels pledged to lift an aid ban they had imposed in areas under their control in the war-ravaged nation. Somalia is battling its worst drought in … read more »

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