Paris Attacks

In the midst of attacks against women in hijabs and fear-mongering in certain tabloid news outlets it seems that now is a more relevant time than ever to discuss the issues facing followers of Islam in the wake of discrimination and bigotry. Sharmin Faruque, a student from London, describes her...

A vigil was held in Nottingham city centre on 16th November in remembrance of victims of terrorism in Paris, Beirut and Baghdad. A crowd at least ten deep gathered around the Brian Clough statute near the Old Market Square to listen to speakers express messages of “solidarity” and “democracy”. The vigil was organised...

President Francois Hollande has declared a national state of emergency and has closed French borders following simultaneous terrorist attacks in Paris. “an act of war” Attacks began at around 8pm on Friday 13th November and lasted through the night into Saturday morning. It is has been reported that around 129...