Guterres: Alarming Rise in Islamophobia - Jordan News
In recent weeks, human rights monitoring bodies have released reports indicating record levels of hate incidents and hate speech against Muslims in countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, India, and others. Governments in these countries continue to express their commitment to combating all forms of discrimination. (Reuters)
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