United Kingdom: Anti-Islam Demonstrators Clash with Muslim Counter-Protesters

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | September 16th, 2009 | Trackback

Authorities are concerned about violent clashes between anti-Islam demonstrators and Muslim counter-protesters that have occurred in the last few months in Birmingham, London and Luton. The English Defense League and other far-right groups have been accused of trying to provoke a response from the Muslim community with their demonstrations, and in several instances they have, with anti-fascist elements joining the Muslims to protest the far-right demonstrators. The English Defense League has promised more protests in London, Luton, Manchester and Leeds over the next few weeks, rallies that tourists should avoid because violence may occur.

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