Keywords: Islamophobia


Australia sees rising Islamophobia amid Gaza conflict, calls for urgent action

Australia has acknowledged a significant rise in Islamophobia since the onset of the Israeli military campaign in Gaza. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese denounced the increasing attacks on Australians based on their religious beliefs, asserting that such acts undermine the country’s core principles. Speaking......

Texas congressional candidate sparks outrage after Quran-burning video

Valentina Gomez, a Republican congressional candidate from Texas, has ignited a firestorm of controversy after posting a video on X (formerly Twitter) in which she burned a copy of the Quran, Islam’s holy book. The video was captioned, “I will end Islam in Texas so help me God,” and......

Shooting outside mosque in Sweden leaves one dead, one injured

A shooting outside a mosque in Örebro, central Sweden, has left one man dead and another injured, adding to concerns over public safety and rising tensions near places of worship. Authorities believe the attack, which occurred shortly after Friday prayers, is linked to gang violence, according to......

Far-right ban on Muslim prayers in Spanish town sparks Islamophobia debate

In a controversial move, the conservative Popular Party (PP) in Jumilla, southeastern Spain, passed a ban on religious gatherings in public sports facilities last week. Proposed by the far-right Vox party, the decision effectively targets Muslim holiday prayers, including Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha,......

Geert Wilders' post incites over 2,500 complaints amid rising Islamophobia

A Dutch anti-discrimination platform has reported receiving more than 2,500 complaints following a provocative post by Geert Wilders, a prominent far-right politician, on X. The post, which was shared earlier this week, features an AI-generated image divided into two sections. One side depicts a young......

Sharp rise in Islamophobic acts in France in early 2025, antisemitism remains high

France has witnessed a concerning surge in Islamophobic acts during the first five months of 2025, with an increase of 75% compared to the same period in 2024. According to the Interior Ministry, the number of personal assaults has more than tripled, highlighting growing tensions and concerns among Muslim......

Lyon court sentences man to one year in prison for burning the Quran

Lyon – A 27-year-old man was sentenced on Wednesday to one year in prison by the Lyon Criminal Court after setting fire to a Quran outside the Errahma Mosque in Villeurbanne, near Lyon, in June 2025. The incident occurred in the early hours of June 2, shortly before the morning prayer. The man......

Anti-Muslim incidents in France surge by 75% as attacks on individuals triple

Anti-Muslim acts in France have escalated sharply, with a 75% increase recorded in the first five months of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to the French Interior Ministry. Violence against individuals has risen alarmingly, with attacks tripling over the past year, raising serious......

Rising anti-Muslim violence in France: Another mosque targeted in Roussillon

A wave of anti-Muslim incidents is once again under scrutiny after an attack on the El Hidaya Mosque in Roussillon, southeastern France, on Saturday. The mosque was vandalized in the early hours of the morning, with masked perpetrators smashing windows, overturning furniture, and plastering hate-filled......