Shumaila Andleeb ISLAMABAD, June 19 (APP): The Indian judiciary, with its anti-Muslims verdicts, has become an instrument in the hands of the Narendra Modi government that continues to oppress minorities and deny them justice. The time-to-time verdicts of Indian courts on religious matters have proved that the institution is openly siding with Hindutva and has… Continue reading Indian courts succumb to Hindutva influence by passing anti-Muslim verdicts
Tag: Anti-Muslim
Prominent Indian author calls new anti-Muslim Bollywood film ‘dangerous’
NEW YORK, Nov 25 (APP): A new Bollywood movie “Sooryavanshi,” which is drawing big crowds in India, projects the right-wing Hindu nationalist agenda of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, with it’s every third frame having a “bloodcurdling Islamophobic image”, according to an opinion piece in The Washington Post. “It (the film) justifies the abrogation of… Continue reading Prominent Indian author calls new anti-Muslim Bollywood film ‘dangerous’
Top UN official slams vandalism of mosque in Western France
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 15 (APP):The top official for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) has strongly condemns acts of anti-Muslim hatred that took place in Western France where vandals defaced the walls of a mosque with Islamophobic graffiti two days ahead of the start of the holy month of Ramazan. A statement issued on… Continue reading Top UN official slams vandalism of mosque in Western France
Anti-Muslim hatred at ‘epidemic’ proportions: UN rights expert
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 04 (APP): Some states have responded to horrific acts purportedly carried out in the name of Islam by adopting measures that disproportionately target Muslims, a UN expert told the Human Rights Council Thursday. In a report to the Geneva-based Council, Ahmed Shaheed, the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief,… Continue reading Anti-Muslim hatred at ‘epidemic’ proportions: UN rights expert
