Category - terrorism

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 12:16:58 +0000

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.

Pakistan churches seek international solidarity after Bhutto assassination

Ecumenical News International — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:02:15 +0000

Churches in Pakistan, condemning the assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, have appealing for international help in eradicating terrorism in their country and securing its welfare in the aftermath of tragedy.

Shock, sorrow and anger at Bhutto killing in Pakistan

staff writers — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:00:26 +0000

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, who recently returned to the country to challenge the Pervez Musharraf regime, has been assassinated in a suicide attack which has killed 20 others and injured several more.

US Catholic bishops warn against attack on Iran

staff writers — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:57:18 +0000

US Catholic Bishops have said that while the prospect of Iran developing nuclear weapons is unacceptable, in the absence an immediate threat, the USA and other nations must pursue a diplomatic solution to the present confrontation.