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Muslim groups bemoan lack of public outcry over string of mosque attacks

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 16:50:50 +0100

Islamic groups in Germany Thursday criticised a lack of solidarity and support over a spate of attacks on Muslims and mosques carried out by right-wing extremists and "terrorist" groups.

Gulf minister warns Germany to keep better control over its mosques

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 11:45:27 +0100

Sheikh Nahjan Mubarak al Nahjan, the minister for tolerance in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has said that inadequate surveillance of mosques has led to Islamist terrorism in Germany.

Mosque group in Germany takes step back from Ankara

Sun, 14 Aug 2016 18:59:37 +0200

A key Turkish religious organisation in Germany said on Sunday it would further distance itself from Ankara after politicians and media raised concerns of foreign influence.

Merkel party calls for state to spy on mosques

Fri, 29 Apr 2016 12:55:05 +0200

Authorities should be keeping an eye on the content of sermons in Germany's mosques, a senior member of Chancellor Angela Merkel's party has said.

Muslims mull mosque debate after Swiss vote

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:44:00 +0100

The Swiss vote to forbid the construction of mosques with minarets has sparked calls for a similar ban in Germany. Robert Rigney samples the mood of the country’s Muslim community.

Thou shalt not shop

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:33:00 +0100

Jost Müller-Neuhof from Der Tagesspiegel wonders how Germans can criticise Switzerland’s vote to ban minarets on mosques as an attack on religious freedom yet they blithely accept being told by Christian churches whether they can shop on Sundays or not.

Conservatives say Muslims must show restraint with mosques

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:23:00 +0100

Following a controversial Swiss referendum to ban mosques with minarets, Christian Democratic state interior ministers in Germany on Thursday recommended Muslims show restraint when building houses of worship.