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French imam requests police protection after receiving death threats for criticism of terror attacks

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French imam requests police protection after receiving ‘thousands’ of death threats for his criticism of recent terror attacks Hassen Chalghoumi, a moderate Muslim leader, condemned recent attacks He described slain teacher Samuel Paty as a ‘martyr for freedom of expression’  The imam’s comments have resulted in a torrent of abuse and death threats He has … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Blackburn mosque shuts as imam tests positive

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Up to 250 mourners at a mosque in Blackburn have been forced to self-isolate after the imam tested positive for Covid-19 – as the town overtakes Leicester with the highest rate of coronavirus infections in England.  Since July 4, a maximum of 30 people have been allowed at funerals, but an email seen by the … Read more

Delhi Police name Sharjeel Imam instigator in NFC, Jamia violence

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By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Published: February 18, 2020 1:33:29 pm JNU PhD student Sharjeel Imam (Express Photo: Anil Sharma) JNU PhD student Sharjeel Imam was Tuesday named in the chargesheet filed by the Delhi Police in connection with the violence that broke out in the national capital on December 15, 2019. … Read more