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Dutch lawmaker to make sequel to anti-Islamic film

A Dutch lawmaker is planning to make a sequel to the anti-Islamic film that sparked protests among Muslims around the world.

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Speech by Geert Wilders on the first day of the General Debate in the Dutch parliament | EuropeNews
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"But, fair is fair; there is also a lot being achieved by this government. For instance, integration goes very well… At least, the integration of the Netherlands into Dar-al-Islam, the Islamic world.

Dutch lawmaker Wilders wants headscarf tax
Source: Radio Netherlands

Geert Wilders has done it again. The leader of the far-right Freedom Party managed to make the Dutch headlines during the annual general political debate. Wilders's newest proposal is to tax the Muslim headscarf.

Fears of an Islamic revolt in Europe begin to fade
Source: Guardian Unlimited

The dire predictions of religious and identity-based mayhem reached their peak between 2004 and 2006, when bombs exploded in Madrid and London, a controversial film director was shot and stabbed to death in Amsterdam, and angry demonstrators marched against publication of satiric …

Bosnian Serb cousins jailed for burning Muslims alive
Source: abc.net.au

The Yugoslavian war crimes tribunal has convicted Bosnian Serb cousins Milan and Sredoje Lukic of burning dozens of Bosnian Muslims alive in the country's 1992-1995 war.

Denying entry to the UK for a Dutch demagogue is bad politics and precedent
Source: The Times

Geert Wilders, the leader of the right-wing Freedom Party in the Netherlands, is not so much an unlikely as an incredible standard-bearer for liberty. His most prominent political stance is his opposition to what he terms "Islamic invasion".

Geert Wilders: the Home Office's decision is unlawful

As has been widely reported, the Home Office has decided to exclude the controversial Dutch MP Geert Wilders from the UK; here's the letter it sent him notifying the decision.

The left should lead the fight against Islamic radicalism
Source: michiganmessenger.com

One of the issues that we discussed in our interview was the need for the left in this country to take the lead in advancing a strong and coherent critique of radical Islam.

Death to Free Speech in the Netherlands
Source: Middle East Forum

On Wednesday, freedom of speech in Europe took a new and devastating turn, as a Dutch appellate court ordered the prosecution of Geert Wilders, parliamentarian and filmmaker, charging him with "inciting hatred and discrimination" against Muslims for his film exposing the threat o …

Dutch Court: Prosecute Anti-Islamic Lawmaker for Inciting Hate
Source: FOXNews.com

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A right-wing lawmaker should be prosecuted for inciting racial hatred with anti-Islamic statements that include calling the Koran a "fascist book," a Dutch court ruled Wednesday.

Study shows extremists should be included in society
Source: nrc handelsblad

Muslims who are actively involved in the democratic process in the Netherlands are unlikely to become radical Islamists, according to a report by the Amsterdam University that was commissioned by the Dutch counter-terrorism centre NCTb.

Study shows extremists should be included in society
Source: NRC Handelsblad

Muslims who are actively involved in the democratic process in the Netherlands are unlikely to become radical Islamists.

Islam critic emerges to accept award
Source: msnbc.com

Best-selling author Ayaan Hirsi Ali, who has written about her own genital mutilation, said it's difficult living in isolation because of death threats from Muslims offended by her work.

Islam critic emerges to accept award
Source: msnbc.com

Best-selling author Ayaan Hirsi Ali, who has written about her own genital mutilation, said it's difficult living in isolation because of death threats from Muslims offended by her work.

Netherlands Jails Cartoonist for Offending Islam
Source: Wall Street Journal

On a sunny May morning, six plainclothes police officers, two uniformed policemen and a trio of functionaries from the state prosecutor's office closed in on a small apartment in Amsterdam. Their quarry: a skinny Dutch cartoonist with a rude sense of humor.

Fear of Islam Extremism Curtailing European Free Speech and Press
Source: Wall Street Journal

Dutch cartoonist, Gregorius Nekschot (nom de plume) was arrested this past week, his computers and drawing materials confiscated.

Dutch politician to make another anti-Muslim film
Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Right-wing Dutch politician Geert Wilders is planning a sequel to his anti-Muslim film Fitna, local media has reported.

Amsterdam plans to subsidise Qur'an for police
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"Police officers in Amsterdam are to get a special deal if they buy Dutch writer Kader Abdolah's new translation of the Qur'an.

Mr Wilderss contribution to the parliamentary debate on Islamic activism
Source: groepwilders.com

Madam Speaker, allow me, first, to express my sincere thanks to you personally for having planned a debate on Islam on the very day of my birthday.

Gays In the Netherlands Turning Conservative
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"There is a very interesting development taking place in the Netherlands. Since 2000 and the huge spike in gay bashing, Dutch gays are flocking to the right-wing political parties:

25,000 Pakistanis Rally Against Anti-Koran Film
Source: FOXNews.com

More than 25,000 people rallied Sunday in the largest protest in Pakistan so far against an anti-Koran film made by a Dutch lawmaker, urging their government to expel the Netherlands ambassador.

Blasted backlash
Source: Al-Ahram Weekly Online

[Published summary:] - Gamal Nkrumah feels the pulse of Egyptian intellectuals and clerics in the aftermath of a spate of Western artistic outpourings criticising Islam and denigrating the Prophet Mohamed.

Uproar Over Anti-Islam Film Falls Flat
Source: ABC News

ABC News investigates the Quran verses presented in Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders' film "Fitna" to see if they accurately present the Quran. Spoiler: they don't.

Website withdraws Dutch MP's anti-Islam film after threats
Source: AFP - Wire stories

The Britain-based Liveleak.com said it had removed anti-Islam film "Fitna" by far-right Dutch MP Geert Wilders after receiving threats to its staff amid protests by Muslim nations and the UN chief.

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