Three-quarters of Muslim Australians feel they are unfairly targeted by terror laws, study reveals

Muslim Australians believe overwhelmingly that they are unfairly targeted by counter-terrorism laws but say terrorist groups distort the true meaning of Islam, a survey of community attitudes has revealed. Around one in five of the 800 Muslims polled believed that

Three-quarters of Muslim Australians feel they are unfairly targeted by terror laws, study reveals

Muslim Australians believe overwhelmingly that they are unfairly targeted by counter-terrorism laws but say terrorist groups distort the true meaning of Islam, a survey of community attitudes has revealed. Around one in five of the 800 Muslims polled believed that

Over a quarter of British Muslims have sympathy for the Charlie Hebdo terrorists. That is far too many

This morning the BBC published details of a major poll of the attitudes of Britain’s Muslims. The headline on the front of the BBC website linking to the research states: “Muslims ‘oppose cartoon reprisals’”. This of course relates to attitudes

Over a quarter of British Muslims have sympathy for the Charlie Hebdo terrorists. That is far too many

This morning the BBC published details of a major poll of the attitudes of Britain’s Muslims. The headline on the front of the BBC website linking to the research states: “Muslims ‘oppose cartoon reprisals’”. This of course relates to attitudes

Majority fear radicalization of Muslims

The survey was commissioned by the Austrian public broadcaster ORF, for its programme Bürgerforum. 58 percent of the 500 respondents said that they felt that more Muslims were becoming radicalized in Austria. 30 percent felt this was not the case

Majority fear radicalization of Muslims

The survey was commissioned by the Austrian public broadcaster ORF, for its programme Bürgerforum. 58 percent of the 500 respondents said that they felt that more Muslims were becoming radicalized in Austria. 30 percent felt this was not the case

‘Islam does not belong in Austria’

A new survey on how Islam is viewed in Austria suggests that anti-Muslim sentiment has risen sharply in the wake of the Paris shootings, with 69 percent of those polled saying they did not believe that Islam belongs in Austria

‘Islam does not belong in Austria’

A new survey on how Islam is viewed in Austria suggests that anti-Muslim sentiment has risen sharply in the wake of the Paris shootings, with 69 percent of those polled saying they did not believe that Islam belongs in Austria

Half of Danes want to limit Muslims in Denmark

Every other Dane thinks that there should be a limit to how many Muslims live in Denmark according to a YouGov poll conducted for Metroxpress. When asked how many Muslims should live in the country, 50 percent of respondents set

Half of Danes want to limit Muslims in Denmark

Every other Dane thinks that there should be a limit to how many Muslims live in Denmark according to a YouGov poll conducted for Metroxpress. When asked how many Muslims should live in the country, 50 percent of respondents set

Too controversial for the Telegraph?

Here’s my comment again (previously deleted). …. all I’m doing is citing legitimate statistics, from legitimate sources (including this newspaper), as well as citing actual events which have, you know, actually happened. Check the sources, they are all legitimate. 60%

Too controversial for the Telegraph?

Here’s my comment again (previously deleted). …. all I’m doing is citing legitimate statistics, from legitimate sources (including this newspaper), as well as citing actual events which have, you know, actually happened. Check the sources, they are all legitimate. 60%

Half of Austrians believe Islam a ‘threat’

…. How do Austrians perceive Islam? What are their concerns, and how will this perception shape future policies? The survey polled more than 400 respondents in Austria to find out their views. Generally, according to the survey, Austrians have a

Half of Austrians believe Islam a ‘threat’

…. How do Austrians perceive Islam? What are their concerns, and how will this perception shape future policies? The survey polled more than 400 respondents in Austria to find out their views. Generally, according to the survey, Austrians have a

57 percent of Germans feel Islam is a threat: poll

The survey was carried out in November – before the massacre of journalists in Paris by Islamist gunmen – but as the numbers attending anti-Muslim rallies in Dresden and other cities began to escalate. The Bertelsman Foundation think tank survey

57 percent of Germans feel Islam is a threat: poll

The survey was carried out in November – before the massacre of journalists in Paris by Islamist gunmen – but as the numbers attending anti-Muslim rallies in Dresden and other cities began to escalate. The Bertelsman Foundation think tank survey

Survey finds one in three Germans supports PEGIDA ‘anti-Islamization’ marches

An opinion poll has found that one in eight Germans would join a march against “Islamization” if one were held in their hometown. A series of rallies in the city of Dresden have drawn growing numbers, with more planned. The

Survey finds one in three Germans supports PEGIDA ‘anti-Islamization’ marches

An opinion poll has found that one in eight Germans would join a march against “Islamization” if one were held in their hometown. A series of rallies in the city of Dresden have drawn growing numbers, with more planned. The

Young Dutch Turks’ radical views worry MPs, call for more research

MPs from across the political spectrum have called for more research into the attitudes of young Dutch Turks to the Islamic State, after a poll of 300 showed 80% saw nothing wrong in jihad, or holy war, against non-believers. The

Young Dutch Turks’ radical views worry MPs, call for more research

MPs from across the political spectrum have called for more research into the attitudes of young Dutch Turks to the Islamic State, after a poll of 300 showed 80% saw nothing wrong in jihad, or holy war, against non-believers. The

One in four Australians has negative attitude towards Muslims

The social cohesion report, published by Monash University and the Scanlon Foundation, measured public attitudes on issues like immigration and multiculturalism. It found people were five times more likely to hold negative attitudes towards Muslims than any other religious group.

One in four Australians has negative attitude towards Muslims

The social cohesion report, published by Monash University and the Scanlon Foundation, measured public attitudes on issues like immigration and multiculturalism. It found people were five times more likely to hold negative attitudes towards Muslims than any other religious group.

Terrorists have valid grievances, say some Muslims

Government and law enforcement authorities have failed to win the “hearts and minds” of Muslim Australians with a landmark survey finding that 21 per cent think terrorists have legitimate grievances. New counter-terrorism laws and police operations risk becoming counter-productive because

Terrorists have valid grievances, say some Muslims

Government and law enforcement authorities have failed to win the “hearts and minds” of Muslim Australians with a landmark survey finding that 21 per cent think terrorists have legitimate grievances. New counter-terrorism laws and police operations risk becoming counter-productive because

15% of French people back ISIS militants, poll finds

Up to 15 percent of French people said they have a positive attitude toward the Islamic State, formerly known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. The share of ISIS supporters is largest among France’s younger generation, a

15% of French people back ISIS militants, poll finds

Up to 15 percent of French people said they have a positive attitude toward the Islamic State, formerly known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. The share of ISIS supporters is largest among France’s younger generation, a

Islam ‘does not belong in German society’ – poll

A majority of Germans have rejected former President Christian Wulff’s famous statement that “Islam is now also a part of Germany”, with 52 percent against the idea. Just 44 percent of people surveyed by the Forsa opinion institute for Stern

Islam ‘does not belong in German society’ – poll

A majority of Germans have rejected former President Christian Wulff’s famous statement that “Islam is now also a part of Germany”, with 52 percent against the idea. Just 44 percent of people surveyed by the Forsa opinion institute for Stern

42 Percent of Muslims Polled by Pew Research Think Suicide Bombing and Other Violence Against Civilians Are at Least Occasionally Justified

A Pew Research study has found that 42 percent of Muslims in 15 locations think that suicide bombing and other forms of violence against civilian targets is at least occasionally justified in order to defend Islam from its enemies. The

42 Percent of Muslims Polled by Pew Research Think Suicide Bombing and Other Violence Against Civilians Are at Least Occasionally Justified

A Pew Research study has found that 42 percent of Muslims in 15 locations think that suicide bombing and other forms of violence against civilian targets is at least occasionally justified in order to defend Islam from its enemies. The

Poll: Two-thirds of Czechs afraid of Islam

About two-thirds of Czechs who have used the European election calculator EUvox consider Islam a threat to Czech society, according to an analysis of the results carried out by the Academy of Sciences Sociological Institute, released today. The institute assessed

Poll: Two-thirds of Czechs afraid of Islam

About two-thirds of Czechs who have used the European election calculator EUvox consider Islam a threat to Czech society, according to an analysis of the results carried out by the Academy of Sciences Sociological Institute, released today. The institute assessed

43 percent agree with fewer Moroccans

Half of all Dutch people agree with Geert Wilders’ opinion that there should be fewer Moroccans in the country. This comes from research that the PVV requested pollster Maurice de Hond to carry out. De Hond polled 2500 people, 43

43 percent agree with fewer Moroccans

Half of all Dutch people agree with Geert Wilders’ opinion that there should be fewer Moroccans in the country. This comes from research that the PVV requested pollster Maurice de Hond to carry out. De Hond polled 2500 people, 43

Germany’s New Islamophobia Boom

…. According to a study by the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, 56 percent of Germans consider Islam to be an “archaic religion, incapable of fitting into modern life” and many believe religious freedom for Muslims should be “substantially restricted.” There are

Germany’s New Islamophobia Boom

…. According to a study by the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, 56 percent of Germans consider Islam to be an “archaic religion, incapable of fitting into modern life” and many believe religious freedom for Muslims should be “substantially restricted.” There are

"ISLAMOPHOBIA" IN THE MEDIA – THE MISSING PIECES

Written evidence submitted to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Islamophobia By Islam Surveyed December 2013 Missing Pieces – 1.0 Introduction Missing Pieces – 2.0 Conclusions Missing Pieces – 3.0 UK-Based Media This section lists over 350 news reports and

"ISLAMOPHOBIA" IN THE MEDIA – THE MISSING PIECES

Written evidence submitted to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Islamophobia By Islam Surveyed December 2013 Missing Pieces – 1.0 Introduction Missing Pieces – 2.0 Conclusions Missing Pieces – 3.0 UK-Based Media This section lists over 350 news reports and

Islamic fundamentalism is widespread in Europe

Religious fundamentalism is not a marginal phenomenon in Western Europe. This conclusion is drawn in a study published by Ruud Koopmans from the WZB Berlin Social Science Center. The author analyzed data from a representative survey among immigrants and natives

Islamic fundamentalism is widespread in Europe

Religious fundamentalism is not a marginal phenomenon in Western Europe. This conclusion is drawn in a study published by Ruud Koopmans from the WZB Berlin Social Science Center. The author analyzed data from a representative survey among immigrants and natives