Terror Attacks by Muslims Receive 357% More Press Attention, Study Finds
The GuardianNew research from the University of Alabama breaks down the disparity in how the U.S. media reports on acts of terror perpetrated by Muslims, versus acts of terror carried out by non-Muslims.
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OPINION and Postscript: 'On the Tariq Ramadan Affair'
The Search for BeautyKhaled Abou El Fadl discusses the unfair treatment of Tariq Ramadan who he claims is being lynched by French authorities because of personal bias.
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Cows Are Sacred to India’s Hindu Majority. For Muslims Who Trade Cattle, That Means Growing Trouble.
The Washington PostIndia’s Hindu nationalist party leader Narendra Modi has worked to tighten cow protection laws, which have caused Muslims to not only lose jobs that have been in the family for centuries, but also normalize lynching of Muslims.
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Germany to Expand Consultations with Muslim Community
QantaraThe German Interior Ministry plans to further integrate and improve relations with German Muslims in the German Islamic Conference.
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Want to Understand Islamic Extremism? The Answer Isn’t in Islam-It’s in the Cold War.
The Washington PostThe formation of contemporary extremist groups dates to the Cold War when the U.S. government worked to destabilize secular progressive forces that the US believed would work with the Soviets.
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Longtime Neighbors
Foreign PolicyDespite Polish nationalists’ claims of a homogenous country, a small community of Tatar Muslims have been residing in the region since the 14th century.
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Israel in Turmoil over Bill Allowing Jews and Arabs to be Segregated
The GuardianIsraeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to enact proposed legislation that would allow Jewish-only communities to legally exist.
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Muslims Candidates Run in Record Numbers but Face Backlash
AP NewsA remarkable number of Muslim Americans are running for elected offices, but they still face Islamophobia.
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Iran's Khamenei Criticizes Saudi Arabia over Management of Haj Pilgrimage
ReutersAyatollah Ali Khamenei, leader of Iran, backs a thorough investigation of the 2015 Hajj incident that killed almost 800 pilgrims.
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Picturing Iraq in a Bygone Era
The New York TimesLatif Al Ani captured Iraq with his photography, showing the country in a new light that the modern world has long forgotten.
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France Expels Islamist to Algeria
ReutersDjamel Beghal has been expelled to Algeria after allegedly leading the Charlie Hebdo and Jewish supermarket attacks.
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France's Embrace of Its Black Footballers Will Not Last
Middle East EyeFrench citizens of African descent are being treated with new respect and equality, but this attitude of acceptance is only temporary.
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Those Who Dare to Bare Their Hair
Foreign PolicyActivist Masih Alinejad is fighting for the rights of women in Iran by campaigning against the country’s rules of the compulsory hijab.
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Delaware Mayor Apologizes After Muslim Kids in Shirts, Hijabs, Kicked Out of City Pool
Huffington PostMuslim children wearing hijabs and modest clothing to cover their bodies in a public pool were told to leave by city officials who claimed a policy bans cotton clothing in pools.
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Anti-Muslim Bigotry Linked to Radicalisation: Study
Middle East EyeStudy shows that minorities who are targets of discrimination and isolation are more susceptible to radicalization.
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The Taliban Has Used Islam as a Weapon of War. This is How Afghanistan Can Use It for Peace.
TIMEReligious leaders and peace are important in fighting extremism and reclaiming Islam in Afghanistan after years of terrorism in the name of religion.
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France Begins Release of Hundreds of Radicalized Inmates
The Wall Street JournalWith the release of hundreds of radicalized inmates, French authorities are preparing for a likely revival of security threats in the country.
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Myanmar Police Focused Interrogation on Rohingya Story: Reuters Journalist
ReutersTwo journalists covering the ethnic cleansing of Rohingya Muslims were arrested in Myanmar for holding secret documents.
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Man Convicted of Hate Crime, Arson in Texas Mosque Torching
AP NewsMarq Vincent Perez has officially been convicted of federal arson, a hate crime charge, and explosive charges for his attack on a Texas mosque.
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Cryptocurrency Firm Stellar Gets Islamic Finance Certification
ReutersStellar’s platform and cryptocurrency system is sharia-compliant, meaning the company will now have the ability to spread to the Middle East and other Muslim-majority regions.
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Violent Extremist or Political Candidate? In Pakistan Election, You Can Be Both
The New York TimesDespite facing charges of inciting violence against Shiite activists, Aurangzeb Farooqi is allowed to run for national political office according to the Pakistani court system.
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Belgium Struggles to Manage Its Burgeoning Islamic Scene
The EconomistIslam is growing in Belgium while Catholicism is steadily declining in the country. As a result, authorities are often intervening in Muslim regions to fight radicalization.
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Disqualified UCP Candidate Stands Behind Calling Islam an 'Evil Cult'
CBCTodd Beasley, the now former candidate of the United Conservative Party, called Islam oppressive, racist, and an evil cult.
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Israel’s Knesset Is Debating Democracy Itself
Foreign PolicyIsrael’s parliament will be voting on a law that would make Israel a Jewish nation, and would include changing the status of the Arabic language.
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Makkah Road Initiative Proves Successful for Malaysia Pilgrims
Al ArabiyaMalaysia is the first country to have the Makkah Road implemented in which pilgrims will be able to travel for Hajj more easily and conveniently.
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'Billion Dollar Ransom': Did Qatar Pay Record Sum?
BBCOver two dozen members of a royal hunting party were kidnapped in Iraq in 2015, and BBC states that a sum of over one billion dollars was paid to bring back the hostages.
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Israeli Forces ‘Deliberately Killed’ Palestinian Paramedic Razan
Al JazeeraResults of an investigation conducted by Israeli human rights organisation B’Tselem showed that Israeli security forces deliberately shot and killed Palestinian paramedic Razan al-Najjar, despite the Israeli army’s claims that it was an accident.
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Tariq Ramadan: Oxford Professor, Detention Without Trial
Global ResearchFrench embassies will denounce the unfair treatment of scholar Tariq Ramadan, who will have another hearing after suffering from severe health deterioration.
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Victorian Judge Bans Niqab in Court's Public Gallery
The GuardianA woman applied to wear a niqab in court, but has been denied due to security reasons according to a Victorian judge.
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With Weddings in Cyprus, Israelis and Lebanese Bridge a Divide
The New York TimesCouples from Lebanon and Israel are traveling to Cyprus to obtain quick civil marriages.
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Mecca Authorities Unveil Two-Month Plan for Upcoming Hajj Season
Al ArabiyaAuthorities in charge of Hajj arrangements have announced the two-month plan that will aim to ensure that Hajj goes without complications for both workers and pilgrims.
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Muslim Americans See a Major Spike in Hate Crimes—and Political Participation
Pacific StandardIslamophobia and hate crimes in America have significantly increased, but Muslims Americans are engaging in politics at higher rates too.
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Why Don’t 71% Of New Yorkers Report Religion-Based Discrimination?
OxygenMany Sikhs, Muslims, and Jews tend to not report discrimination they face because they fear possible backlash and not being taken seriously.
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US Mayor Apologies After Muslim Children Kicked Out of Swimming Pool Over Religious Dress
The IndependentThe Mayor of Wilmington, Mike Purzycki, has apologized to the Muslims who were forced to leave a public pool, stating the incident happened out of poor judgment.
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UN Official Denies Putting Pressure on Syrian Refugees in Jordan to Return Home
Asharq Al-AwsatUnited Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Resident Representative in Jordan Stefano Severi denied that the reduction in aid aims to push Syrian refugees into going back home. Instead, the UN official asserts that the reason behind the reduction is the shortage in funding.
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First Group of Iranian Pilgrims Arrive in Madina
Saudi GazetteSaudi Arabia received its first batch of Iranian pilgrims, arriving through Prince Muhammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah. The rest of the 85,000 plus Iranian pilgrims will arrive at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah on July 25.
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Buses Arrive to Evacuate Two Besieged Pro-Assad Syrian Villages
ReutersTwo Shi’ite villages have been evacuated in Syria and more than seven thousand people are reported to have left the areas.
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Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates Have a Disastrous Yemen Strategy
Law FareSaudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates team efforts in Yemen will only benefit Iran in the end.
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Forget the Myths About Islamist Parties: They Can Bolster Women's Rights
Middle East EyeThe number of women in politics has increased with Islamist movements in parties, such as in the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt.
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Philippines: Addressing Islamist Militancy after the Battle for Marawi
International Crisis GroupManila is struggling to restore the destroyed city of Marawi after its siege by members of the Islamic State.
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Egypt's Al-Azhar, Awqaf Ministry Renew Wrangling over Fatwas
Al-MonitorA committee in the Egyptian parliament has passed a draft law that gives the right to issue fatwas to the Ministry of Religious Endowments’ General Fatwa Department, resulting in a growing dispute between the department and the religious authority Al-Azhar.
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Houthis Willing to Give UN Control Over Hodeidah Port
Saudi GazetteHouthi rebel chief conditions passing over the control of the Hodeidah Port, a key port in Yemen, to the UN on the Saudi-led coalition forces stopping their aggression against the port.
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Tunnels Allow Easy Access to Prophet’s Mosque
Saudi GazetteSenior official from the Madinah Development Authority said to Okaz that the four pedestrian tunnels will help visitors to reach the Prophet’s Mosque easily and comfortably.
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Israel Passes ‘National Home’ Law, Drawing Ire of Arabs
The New York TimesMany are criticizing the Israeli Parliament passing legislation that has officially declared Israel as a Jewish state.
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Muslim Girls Kicked Out of Public Pool after Officials Said Hijabs Would Clog Filtration System
The Washington PostTahsiyn Ismaa’eel states that a public pool staff member was anti-Muslim after she and the children she was in charge of for a summer camp were asked to leave for wearing clothes in the pool.
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As ISIS Fighters Fill Prisons in Syria, Their Home Nations Look Away
The New York TimesSuspects that are allegedly members of the Islamic State are being held in makeshift prisons in Syria, but these prisons are most likely only temporary, which can possibly lead to a threat to global security.
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Fatwa Issued Against Woman Who Defied Muslim Clerics Over ‘Triple Talaq’ Instant Divorce
The IndependentIn India, Nida Khan campaigns against the use of “triple talaq” instant divorce in Muslim communities, and she has become a subject of fatwas by prominent clerics.
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Syria Conflict: Besieged Towns of Foah and Kefraya Evacuated
BBCEvacuation of the last besieged pro-government towns occurred under the condition that the government release rebel prisoners.
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The Feminist Who Revolutionized Egypt
BBCHuda Shaarawi, an Egyptian feminist, is featured in African Women Who Changed the World, a new eight-part series that brings to light stories of important African women in history.
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Austrian State Wants to Force Meat-Consuming Jews and Muslims to Register, Drawing Nazi Comparisons
The Washington PostThe far-right Freedom Party of Austria has proposed registering Jews and Muslims with the government for eating kosher or halal meat.
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No Changes in Syria After Putin-Trump Summit: U.S. General
ReutersFour days after the conflict was discussed, a top U.S. General said he did not receive any new orders in regards to Syria.
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Myanmar’s Military Planned Rohingya Genocide, Rights Group Says
The New York TimesAfter getting hundreds of testimonies, Fortify Rights says the Myanmar military plotted the ethnic cleansing of Rohingya Muslims for months before executing the plan.
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Palestinians in Jerusalem Demolish Own Homes Rather Than See Israelis Move in
ReutersTwo Palestinian families demolish their own homes after losing a land ownership case in Israeli court. The prospect of Israeli settlers moving into their homes was less favorable than destroying them.
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Turkey Formally Arrests Televangelist, Scores of Followers
AP NewsMuslim televangelist Adnan Oktar and 168 of his followers were arrested for many crimes, including blackmail and kidnapping.
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Saudi Military Industries Signs Warships JV with Spain’s Navantia
ReutersSaudi Arabia signed an agreement with Spanish state-owned shipbuilder Navantia to build five warships for the kingdom.
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Muslim Americans Running for Office in Highests Numbers Since 2001
NPRLarge numbers of Muslim Americans are running for statewide or national office this election cycle. The Muslim civil rights group Emgage estimates that as many as 100 Muslims filed to run for elected office this year.
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Teenager Admits Murder Bid on Syrian Refugee in Edinburgh
BBCAn eighteen year old man pleads guilty for attempting to murder a Syrian refugee.
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Israel Law Which Could Create Jewish-Only Communities Protested by Thousands Over 'Apartheid' Fears
The IndependentThousands of Israelis in Tel Aviv protested the proposed legislation that would officially make Israel a Jewish state.
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Meet the New Generation of Iranian Hard-Liners
Al-MonitorThe new generation in Iran identifies as conservative yet are more tolerant and open to new ideas, wanting a change from the older hard-liners that have controlled the country.
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Sixty Couples Marry in Mass Islamic Wedding in Sarajevo
RadioFreeEurope RadioLibertyThe Imam who performed the ceremony stated that it was intended to encourage young couples to start families, and to help with the costs of a wedding.
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Are Mosques Integral to Islam? SC Reserves Order on Need for Larger Bench
The TelegraphMuslim groups of the Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid, asked for a plea from the supreme court in regards to the Masjid’s title dispute. The dispute comes from the 1994 verdict that a mosque was not integral to Islam.
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Commentary: The reality of Islamic State in Iraq
ReutersContrary to what Donald Trump says about the eradication of the Islamic State in Syria, intelligence reports suggest that the IS will remain a threat to security for a long time.
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Why Richard Dawkins Thinks ‘Allahu Akbar’ Sounds ‘Aggressive’
The Atlantic Sociolinguists explain people’s attitudes associated with certain languages after Richard Dawkins tweeted how he believes the phrase ‘Allahu Akbar’ sounds aggressive.
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Yemenis Flee to Korean Holiday Island of Jeju
BBCThe war in Yemen has widely displaced people in the past three years, with many Yemeni refugees fleeing to a South Korean resort island.
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Neil Prakash: Turkey Rejects Extradition of Australian Jihadist
BBCA Turkish court ruled against extraditing Australian jihadist Neil Prakash, who admitted to contributing to the plotting of terrorists activities in Australia and faces terrorism charges in his home country.
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Egypt Sarcophagus: Mystery Black Tomb Opened in Alexandria
BBCArchaeologists in Egypt found a massive black granite sarcophagus in Alexandria, untouched for 2,000 years.
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Uighur Children Caught Up in China Security Crackdown
BBCOmer Kanat discusses the separation of and discrimination against ethnic Uighur families in Xinjiang.
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Yemen's Fleeting Opportunity for Peace
The AtlanticA proposal to prevent chaos over the port city Hodeidah needs to be agreed upon by rebel Houthis and the Saudi- and Emirati-backed coalition.
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Will Americans Stand Up Against Trump’s Muslim Ban?
Middle East EyeAmericans must continue to fight against the Muslim ban to ensure that the country maintains its core values of liberty and equality.
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Danny Ayalon: Palestinians Have a Culture of Terror
Al JazeeraIsrael’s former deputy foreign minister placed the blame for the recent bloodshed in the Gaza Strip solely on Hamas, claiming that Palestinians represent a “culture of terror”, while justifying the killing of more than 130 protesters, journalists and medics by Israeli forces.
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Can This Progressive Woman of Color Pull Off an Ocasio-Cortez-Style Upset in Massachusetts?
The InterceptTahirah Amatul-Wadud is hoping to defeat a long-time Democratic representative in the House in Massachusetts, wanting to create a progressive movement in politics.
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Mobs Are Killing Muslims in India. Why Is No One Stopping Them?
The GuardianSupporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi have been suspected of lynching Indian Muslims and attacking those who speak out against the lynchings.
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Record Number of Anti-Muslim Attacks Reported in UK Last Year
The GuardianThere has been a 26% increase in anti-Muslim attacks in the UK compared to the previous year’s findings. Muslim women are targeted more often than Muslim men.
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The Town That Doesn't Vote: Pakistan's Ahmadis Say Forced to Abstain
ReutersThe Punjab province of Rabwah contains a large population of Ahmadi Muslims who cannot participate in Pakistani elections due to discriminatory laws.
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Mob Lynches Muslim Man over Cow Smuggling Charges in India
AP NewsIn India, mob attacks targeting Muslims have become a trend since the election of the Hindu nationalist party in 2014.
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Why the Muslim Brotherhood Was Blamed for Egypt's World Cup Woes
Al JazeeraThe Egyptian soccer team was highly politicized during the FIFA World Cup, often using Mohamed Salah as propaganda for publicity.
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The ICC is Reaching Out to Victims of War Crimes in Palestine
Al JazeeraPalestinian victims will now have access to outreach activities and public information due to the International Criminal Court’s order.
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Hardline Islamists Push Religion to Center of Pakistan Election
ReutersIslamists are becoming dangerously popular and encouraged in Pakistani politics and elections.
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'Our Bodies are Turkish, Our Souls Islamic!' The Rise of Turkey's Ultra-Nationalists
Middle East EyeTurkey’s ultra-nationalists, or ‘idealists,’ have gained popularity and power in the nation’s politics and amongst its people.
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India Vows Justice as Many Muslims Fear Being Left Off Citizen List
ReutersMuslims in India have been accused of being alleged illegal immigrants as a part of Modi’s campaign promise to have Muslim immigrants from Bangladesh forced out of the country.
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