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Morocco World
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Morocco World
Far-Right Ban on Muslim Holiday Prayers in Spanish Town Fuels Islamophobia Debate
Rabat — A far-right Vox proposal led the conservative Popular Party (PP) in Jumilla, southeastern Spain, to ban religious gatherings in public sports centers last week. The move targets Muslim celebrations like Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, sparking fierce criticism from Spain's left-wing government and international human rights advocates. Spain's Migration Minister, Elma Saiz, slammed the ban as 'shameful.' She called on Jumilla's leaders to reverse the decision and apologize to the community. Saiz stressed that Muslim residents have lived peacefully in Spanish towns for decades, contributing to society and integrating without conflict. She warned that policies like this risk alienating people who have long been part of the social fabric. The ban prohibits all cultural, social, or religious activities in municipal sports facilities. It effectively stops Muslims from holding important holiday celebrations in spaces they have used for years. The controversy has attracted international attention. Miguel Moratinos, the UN special envoy to combat Islamophobia, expressed 'shock' at Jumilla's decision. He said the ban undermines fundamental rights, including freedom of thought, conscience, and religion, as outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Jumilla's ban comes amid a growing wave of Islamophobia across parts of Europe, where far-right groups have increasingly pushed policies targeting Muslim communities. Countries like Spain, France, Netherlands, and others, have seen similar movies restricting religious expression, often also sparking fierce debates over national identity, integration, and religious freedom. Recently, Spain has witnessed a troubling rise in racist and Islamophobic attacks targeting Muslim and migrant communities, sparked by the assault of a 68-year-old man in Torre Pacheco, southeastern Spain. The Vox party has escalated tensions with sharp anti-migrant and Islamophobic rhetoric, fueling social media posts and protests that call for the 'hunt' of North African migrants, particularly Moroccans, whom they blame for the attack. Amid ongoing investigations and arrests related to the incident, Vox and aligned far-right media have organized demonstrations, shouting Islamophobic slogans and inciting hostility and violence toward migrant communities across the country. Tags: IslamophobiaMuslimsSpainVox
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Spanish town bans Muslim festivals in public spaces
A local council in Jumilla, a town in the Murcia region of south-east Spain, has passed a measure banning Muslim religious festivals such as Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha from being celebrated in public facilities like civic centres and sports halls, as per reports from The Guardian. The motion was introduced by the conservative People's Party (PP) and approved with the abstention of the far-right Vox party, while left-wing parties opposed it. The ruling states that municipal sports and public facilities 'cannot be used for religious, cultural or social activities alien to our identity unless organised by the local authority.' Jumilla, a town of around 27,000 people, has a Muslim population of approximately 7.5%, many from North African countries. The local branch of Vox celebrated the decision on social media, stating on X, 'Thanks to Vox the first measure to ban Islamic festivals in Spain's public spaces has been passed. Spain is and will be forever the land of Christian people.' Mounir Benjelloun Andaloussi Azhari, president of the Spanish Federation of Islamic Organisations, called the ban 'Islamophobic and discriminatory' in an interview with El País. 'They're not going after other religions, they're going after ours,' he said according to The Guardian. 'For the first time in 30 years, I feel afraid,' he added. Legal experts and opposition leaders have flagged the move as potentially unconstitutional. Spain's Article 16 guarantees freedom of religion, ideology, and worship, stating that no restriction may be imposed unless necessary to maintain public order. Francisco Lucas, the regional Socialist Party leader in Murcia, criticized the decision on X. 'The PP violates the constitution and puts social cohesion at risk simply in the pursuit of power.' Juana Guardiola, a former Socialist mayor of Jumilla, questioned the vague reference to 'identity' in the motion. 'What do they mean by identity? And what about the centuries of Muslim legacy here?' Historically, the town of Jumilla was part of the Roman empire before falling under Arab control in the eighth century, remaining primarily Arab until Christian forces led by Alfonso X of Castile seized it in the 13th century. Initially, a treaty known as the Capitulations of Alcatraz allowed coexistence, but Arab rule ended soon after Alfonso's death when Castile took full control of the area. (With inputs from The Guardian)
News18
04-08-2025
- Politics
- News18
Bangladesh Coup: A Year Later, What Has Changed & When Are Elections Due?
What Led To The Fall of Hasina? Protests began on July 1, 2024, with university students demanding reforms to the quota system for public sector jobs. The movement culminated on August 5, 2024, when thousands of protesters stormed Hasina's palace as she escaped by helicopter. During the unrest, demonstrators set fire to police stations and government buildings. Hasina's former official residence is now being converted into a museum as a lasting reminder of her 'autocratic" rule. According to the United Nations, around 1,400 people were killed between July and August 2024 during the protests. Hasina has since been formally indicted for crimes against humanity by the country's International Crimes Tribunal. What Has Changed? After assuming power, the Yunus-led administration formed 11 reform commissions, including a National Consensus Commission, which is working with major political parties to shape future governments and the electoral process. However, bickering political parties have so far failed to reach a consensus on a timetable and procedure for the elections. Mob violence, political attacks on rival groups, and rising hostility towards women's rights and minority communities—especially by religious hardliners—have surged. While some of the repression and fear that marked Hasina's rule, including widespread enforced disappearances, appear to have ended, rights groups allege that the new government is using arbitrary detentions to target perceived political opponents, particularly Hasina's supporters. Many have reportedly been forced into hiding. Hasina's Awami League party, which remains banned, claims that over two dozen of its supporters have died in custody over the past year. In a statement on July 30, Human Rights Watch said the interim government 'is falling short in implementing its challenging human rights agenda." The organisation noted that violations against ethnic and other minority groups have continued in parts of Bangladesh. When Will Elections Be Held? In a national address ahead of Eid al-Adha in June, Yunus announced that Bangladesh's national elections would be held in the first half of April 2026.
See - Sada Elbalad
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
'Al Gawahergy' Release Date Delayed Again
Yara Sameh Egyptian stars Mohamed Henedy and Mona Zaki's film 'Al Gawahergy' has been delayed from the planned July 30 date, in a continuation to it's slew of delays. The film's journey to the big screen had been a bumpy ride that dates back to 2022. It was initially set to hit the cinemas during the Eid al-Fitr movie marathon in 2022 but got postponed indefinitely before landing an August 2024 release window, only to be delayed to the Eid al-Adha movie marathon in 2025 and then to July 30. 'Al Gawahergy' also boasts a cast that includes Lebleba, Ahmed El Saadany, Tara Emad, Bassem Samra, and more. Written by Islam Khairy and directed by Omar Taher, 'Al Gawahergy' depicts the crises of marriage in a comedic setting. The film witnesses the first collaboration between Henedy and Zaki after 23 years. They last starred together in the 1998 film 'Saidi at the American University'. Henedy and Zaki are currently busy working on their latest films, respectively. The veteran comedian is set to star in the action-comedy film "Sterlini' (The Sterling). The project reunites Henedy with "Marei El Brimo" scriptwriter Ihab Blibl. Directed by Hussein El Menbawy, the pic features Henedy presenting action to his scenes for the first time. "El Sterling', a significant portion of the film shot in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Zaki is starring in the Umm Kulthum biopic "El Set" and the comedy film "Rizk Al Hibl". Marwan Hamed is directing the biopic from a script by Ahmed Mourad. The film comes as part of the "Big Time" Investment Fund that aims to raise the quality of Arabic content and filmmaking. The fund is sponsored by the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and co-sponsored by the Ministry of Culture. It invests in the most important Saudi, Gulf, and Arab films by the biggest stars of the Arab world. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Arts & Culture Lebanese Media: Fayrouz Collapses after Death of Ziad Rahbani Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results
Filipino Times
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Filipino Times
PH Thanks UAE for Pardoning 68 Filipino Detainees During Eid
The Philippine government expressed its gratitude to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for granting a humanitarian pardon to 68 Filipino nationals detained there, as part of the Eid al-Adha celebrations last month. In a statement released Tuesday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the UAE's clemency reflects the strong bilateral ties between the two countries. 'This generous act symbolizes the enduring relationship between the Philippines and the UAE and offers renewed hope to the families of those pardoned,' the DFA stated. The announcement followed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s State of the Nation Address (SONA), where he highlighted the support of Middle Eastern nations in granting clemency to Filipinos abroad. He noted that over the past three years, more than 600 Filipinos convicted in foreign countries — especially in the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and others — were granted pardon, largely due to sustained diplomatic efforts. Marcos also conveyed his personal thanks to leaders of the Sultanate of Oman, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait, acknowledging their compassionate interventions on behalf of overseas Filipino workers. The DFA added that preparations are underway for the repatriation of the 68 Filipinos back to the Philippines.
