Muslims and Islam

Violence Flares as Hindu Group Calls for Removal of Muslim Ruler’s Tomb

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Violence Flares as Hindu Group Calls for Removal of Muslim Ruler’s Tomb

A hard-line Hindu group’s call for the removal of the tomb of a 17th-century Mughal ruler has ignited tensions with Muslims in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, leading to communal violence and the imposition of a curfew. The violence, which occurred this week in the city of Nagpur, centered around the tomb of Aurangzeb, … Read more

U.S. Puts Sanctions on Thai Officials for Sending Uyghurs to China

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U.S. Puts Sanctions on Thai Officials for Sending Uyghurs to China

The United States has imposed visa sanctions on several Thai officials over the surprise deportation of 40 Uyghurs back to China last month, a rare instance of punishment for countries that have repatriated members of the persecuted Muslim minority despite warnings that they might face torture and long-term imprisonment upon their return. The visa restrictions … Read more