Category - terrorism

Re-arrest of "deserter" sparks civil liberties fears

staff writers — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:04:29 +0000

Joe Glenton, a British soldier who refused to return to Afghanistan after developing a principled opposition to the war, has been re-arrested and charged with five more offences following his part in an anti-war demonstration.

Peace rallies sweep Northern Ireland in wake of killings

staff writers — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:43:19 +0000

Over ten thousand people, including faith leaders, trade unionists and community groups, have attended a series of rallies across Northern Ireland to express opposition to the return of violence to the province.

Government withdraws teaching pack on understanding terror

staff writers — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:23:54 +0000

The government has withdrawn a widely used education pack from its teachernet website after complaints that helping children to understand what motivates terror attacks is 'dangerous'.

Behind the Mumbai attacks

Savi Hensman — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:02:45 +0000

The carnage in Mumbai in which gunmen have killed over a hundred people, injured many more and taken hostages, has shocked the world. It has thrown a spotlight on religious extremism of various kinds, writes Savi Hensman.

India and world wakes up to full horror of Mumbai attacks

staff writers — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:40:29 +0000

A series of violent attacks has struck Mumbai, India’s commercial capital, killing many people. Hostages are being held and the situation beyond the tragic headlines is only just coming in to view, Ekklesia is learning.

It's community that counters terror

Simon Barrow — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:16:58 +0100

Many, including the Church of England, have argued that the government's 42 days detention without charge strategy is wrong - but what's the alternative?

The Obama preacher controversy

Simon Barrow — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:09:39 +0000

The former pastor of Barack Obama has been accused of extremism for his views on 9/11, the US and terrorism. But he has been defended by a leading moderate commentator.

Terror, oppression and violence declared un-Islamic by scholars

staff writers — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:36:34 +0000

Terrorism, oppression and violence has been declared un-Islamic by around 20,000 Muslim leaders following a scholars' meeting at an Indian madrassa, according to a senior cleric quoted in The Times newspaper in the UK.

Rights groups question US 9/11 Guantanamo trial pledge

staff writers — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 07:47:32 +0000

Human rights groups and critics of extra-legal detention and the 'war on terror' have expressed deep concern about the proposed trials of Guantanamo Bay detainees on charges related to the 9/11 attacks in the USA.

Government aims to tackle extremism with web monitoring and meetings

staff writers — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:10:36 +0000

British Home Secretary Jacqui Smith yesterday outlined government plans to target websites promoting extremism, as part of efforts to stop "vulnerable people" being "groomed for violent extremism" by radical Jihadist groups.