Daily Archives: September 25, 2014

The Men with Many Wives: the British Muslims who practise polygamy

September 25, 2014 by Chief Editor

The Telegraph — It is estimated that as many as 20,000 polygamous Muslim marriages exist in the UK. In a Channel 4 documentary this week, director Masood Khan will delve into the community of British Muslim polygamists to find out … read more »

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Hamilton family fears son killed fighting for Islamic State in Syria

September 25, 2014 by Chief Editor

A Hamilton family fears that their son, who had begun shunning the local Muslim community as too moderate, has died in battle alongside Islamic State extremists in Syria. Mohamud Mohamed Mohamud’s family “have not heard it officially, but they’re accepting … read more »

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Six killed in gunfight in Somalia over claimed ransom payment

September 25, 2014 by Chief Editor

MOGADISHU – Six people were killed in central Somalia in a gunfight over a supposed ransom payment tied to the release this week of a German-U.S. journalist held hostage in Somalia for more than two years, police said on Thursday.The … read more »

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Alberta group warns prime minister that ISIL is recruiting Somali youths

September 25, 2014 by Chief Editor

Calgary – EDMONTON – The leader of a Somali group has written to the prime minister warning that young people in Alberta are being recruited to become fighters for the radical group ISIL. In his letter, Mahamad Accord says he has … read more »

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