Islamophobia

Islamophobia

Democratic candidate for US Senate Abdul El-Sayed speaks during a Democratic unity rally in Detroit, Michigan, US, 7 August 2026; US Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks at a MAGA Inc. event in Sterling Heights, Michigan, US, 31 August 2026. Photo: Reuters

Republicans are making Muslims a campaign issue in the 2026 US midterms

Republicans are increasingly putting Muslims and Islam at the centre of US midterm campaigning, drawing accusations of Islamophobia as key races approach.

A woman walks past a mural of Bosnian Serb wartime general Ratko Mladic in Belgrade, Serbia, in 2009. Photo: Reuters

Why Ratko Mladić remains a hero to some despite the genocide of Bosnian Muslims

US Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) speaks during “Hijab on the Hill” on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, July 22, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Eric Lee/File Photo

Florida venue cancels rally with Palestinian American lawmaker Rashida Tlaib

A city view shows the French flag above the skyline of the French capital as the Eiffel Tower and roof tops are seen in Paris, France, March 30, 2016. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

French court upholds six-month closure of mosque in Aulnay-sous-Bois

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Prosecutors file attempted aggravated murder charges in stabbing of Muslim man in Utah

Muslim man stabbed multiple times in Utah over his religion: Police

Muslim man stabbed multiple times in Utah over his religion: Police

Counterterrorism police are investigating Friday's unrest in Edinburgh. Photo: Jane Barlow/empics/picture alliance

Terror probe into suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh

Members of the Muslim community use their phones at the scene of a reported active shooter situation at the Islamic Center, with yellow tape placed behind them to cordon the area, in San Diego, California, US, May 18, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Mike Blake

'I saw bad stuff', says 9-year-old who huddled in closet during California mosque attack

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani holds a press conference at the New York City Office of Emergency Management, as a major winter storm spreads across a large swath of the United States, in Brooklyn, New York City, US, January 25, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Bing Guan

Congressional Republicans echo anti-Muslim rhetoric as Islamophobic incidents rise

A Muslim worshipper attends the "Taraweeh" evening prayer of Ramadan at Times Square in New York City, US, February 20, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo

Trump crackdown on protests and immigration led to Islamophobia: Muslim group

Randy Fine, Republican nominee for 2025 Florida's 6th congressional district special election, speaks at a watch party, as Florida holds a special election for a US House of Representatives seat vacated by National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, in Ormond Beach, Florida, US April 1, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Octavio Jones/File Photo

US lawmaker Fine criticized by rights advocates, Democrats after anti-Muslim remarks

Deepak Kumar with the elderly shopkeeper Vakeel Ahmed. Photo: Collected

Hindu man who defended Muslim shopkeeper hailed as hero, legal and financial support pours in

Asam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Photo: ANI

Indian opposition condemns Assam BJP video depicting violence against Muslims