Afghan Fury at Koran Burning Claims

IWPR 3 weeks ago Region: Afghanistan

A wave of demonstrations has hit Afghanistan over rumours that US forces burned several copies of the Koran. By Abdullah Obaidi in Wardak (ARR No. 343, 26-Oct-09) Protests are sweeping the country in the wake of alle... more

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Staging of 'Satanic Verses' Outraging Muslims Again

David Brant a year ago Region: Germany

"This material has not lost its ability to offend. But freedom of opinion and the arts is of a high value and most Muslims are against censorship," said Aiman Mazyek, general secretary of the Central Council of Muslims in ... more

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Wilders' Film 'Fitna' Finally Released Online

Can Tran a year ago Region: Netherlands

  On March 22, 2008, at least 1,000 demonstrators have taken to the streets of Amsterdam, to protest the release of “Fitna” by right-wing politician Geert Wilders. Fitna is a fifteen-minute film short... more

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