Forwarded Press Release: UK – Family of Babar Ahmad launches e-petition to mark the 7th anniversary of his detention without trial

August 16, 2011

This month marks the seventh anniversary of Babar Ahmad’s imprisonment without trial following an extradition request from the US.

PRESS RELEASE: Syria – Crisis in Palestinian refugee camp in Latakia

August 15, 2011

IHRC is deeply concerned by reports from Latakia.

PRESS RELEASE: UK – Complaint to Newsnight over editing and contribution

August 11, 2011

IHRC complains to BBC Newsnight regarding promotion of fascism.

PRESS RELEASE: UK – Concerns over far-right opportunism as result of the riots

August 10, 2011

Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) is deeply concerned over the potential of and reported opportunism of far-right groups in the wake of the UK riots.

FORWARDED PRESS RELEASE: Australia – Baillieu government escalates attacks on civil liberties

August 9, 2011

Dawn raids see pro-Palestine activists arrested. Police demand activists be held in custody for weeks.

PRESS RELEASE: UK – Demonised discourse over riots must stop

August 9, 2011

IHRC is deeply concerned about the level of demonisation in media and governmental discourse regarding the on-going riots and disturbances.

PRESS RELEASE: Syria – Ramadan Bloodshed as Army Kills Civilians Across Syria

August 2, 2011

IHRC demands halt to violence against civilians in Syria

PRESS RELEASE: UK – Report overviewing Hate Crimes against Muslims identifies Government Policy and Media as problematic

July 28, 2011

A report outlining the results of a pilot project into hate crime has found that Muslims in the UK regularly feel that government policies target Muslims and exemplify hateful speech.