Michael al-Andary, 17/12 14:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
“Islamist” detainees in Lebanon who were arrested following the “Arab Spring” movement in 2011 represent a dormant case that is being readdressed today after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s rule on December 8, 2024. Mediator and head of a sectarian conflict resolution group Lea Baroudi raised the concern, revealing that “there are ...
Salam Zaatari, 05/12 09:00 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
For as long as I can remember, my identity as a Muslim has been a source of both pride and fear. Growing up in a post-9/11 world, I have lived under the shadow of suspicion, my faith often seen through the lens of terrorism, extremism, and political turmoil. From news headlines to Hollywood narratives, the image of Islam has been relentlessly ...
This is Beirut, 22/11 17:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Algeria France Boualem Sansal Islam Literature
French President Emmanuel Macron is concerned about the "disappearance" of French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, his office said, after reports that the prize-winning novelist had been arrested in Algeria. Sansal, a major figure in francophone modern literature, is known for his strong stances against both authoritarianism and Islamism as well ...
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-07 17:52 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Danish Parliament Denmark ISLAM Islamophobia Moqtada Sadr Quran
Denmark's parliament on Thursday passed legislation that makes the "improper treatment" of religious texts illegal, thereby prohibiting the burning of the Quran. This move comes in response to a series of incidents involving the desecration of Islam's sacred book, which stirred outrage in Muslim nations during the summer. Denmark's parliament on ...