Author archives: Faith Matters

Shamima Begum Who Left Britain to Join the Islamic State Wants to Come Back Home
February 14, 2019 By Faith Matters

Shamima Begum Who Left Britain to Join the Islamic State Wants to Come Back Home

An east London schoolgirl who left Britain as a 15-year-old to join the Islamic State group is now heavily pregnant and wants to come home. Shamima Begum was tracked down by The Times to a refugee camp in northern Syria where she is now 19-years-old, the bride of an Islamic State fighter, nine months pregnant […]

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Communities Secretary Sets out Plans to Improve Integration
February 9, 2019 By Faith Matters

Communities Secretary Sets out Plans to Improve Integration

A greater emphasis on promoting British values and the English language forms part of a new action plan to help promote better integration. Communities Secretary James Brokenshire said “we cannot ignore the fact that too many places across the country have divides”. He added these prevent people making the most of the opportunities available. The […]

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Jihadi Bride’s Brother Jailed For Funding Islamic State in Syria
February 8, 2019 By Faith Matters

Jihadi Bride’s Brother Jailed For Funding Islamic State in Syria

The brother of a 16-year-old jihadi bride has been jailed for 30 months after he was found guilty of funding Islamic State in Syria.  Salim Wakil, 25, arranged the transfer of 3,000 dollars (about GBP2,300) via Western Union for his sister Sumaiyyah in February last year, despite repeated warnings from police.  He used a friend’s […]

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Guidelines Published to Safeguard Free Speech at Universities
February 2, 2019 By Faith Matters

Guidelines Published to Safeguard Free Speech at Universities

New guidance to protect lawful free speech at universities has been unveiled following claims of censorship on campuses. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has worked with 10 leading organisations to develop a guide for student unions and institutions, providing advice on following the relevant law. There was input from the National Union of […]

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Suspect Accused of Joining Al Qaeda in Syria
February 1, 2019 By Faith Matters

Suspect Accused of Joining Al Qaeda in Syria

A terror suspect has appeared in court charged with travelling to Syria and joining al Qaida. Mohammed Yamin, 25, from east London, was arrested on Wednesday and subsequently charged with three offences – engaging in conduct in preparation of terrorist acts, membership of a proscribed organisation, and possession of a gun for a purpose connected […]

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One In 20 Does Not Believe Holocaust Took Place – Survey
January 27, 2019 By Faith Matters

One In 20 Does Not Believe Holocaust Took Place – Survey

One in 20 UK adults does not believe the Holocaust took place, a survey suggests, while one in 12 believes its scale has been exaggerated. Almost two-thirds of respondents (64%) either could not say how many Jews were murdered or “grossly” under-estimated the number, a survey of more than 2,000 people by the Holocaust Memorial […]

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Islamic State says it attacked soldiers, captured Christian in Sinai
January 25, 2019 By Faith Matters

Islamic State says it attacked soldiers, captured Christian in Sinai

Islamic State carried out an attack on Egyptian security forces in Sinai a week ago and captured a Christian criminal research expert, the militant group said The man was involved in the government’s campaign against militants, the group said in its weekly newspaper al-Naba, published on Thursday. It gave no further details. The attack took […]

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Man Accused of Planning Massacre ‘Rejected Offer To Address Far Right Views’
January 18, 2019 By Faith Matters

Man Accused of Planning Massacre ‘Rejected Offer To Address Far Right Views’

A white supremacist accused of planning a massacre in his home town rejected an offer from counter-terrorism officials to address his far-right views nine months before his arrest, a court has heard. Shane Fletcher, 21, is said to have wanted to achieve notoriety in emulating the Columbine High School shooters by committing a murderous mass […]

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Jobless White Supremacist Wanted to Achieve Killing Spree Notoriety, Court Told
January 17, 2019 By Faith Matters

Jobless White Supremacist Wanted to Achieve Killing Spree Notoriety, Court Told

A jobless white supremacist wanted to achieve notoriety and emulate the Columbine School shooters by committing a murderous mass attack in his home town in Cumbria, a jury has heard. Shane Fletcher, 21, from Workington, was said to have regarded Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold as “legends” and wished to take revenge on those he […]

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ISIS Bride’s Brother Convicted of Funding Her in Syria
January 15, 2019 By Faith Matters

ISIS Bride’s Brother Convicted of Funding Her in Syria

The “naive” brother of a 16-year-old jihadi bride has been found guilty of funding Islamic State in Syria. Salim Wakil, 25, from Fleet, Hampshire, arranged the transfer of 3,000 dollars via Western Union for his sister Sumaiyyah in February last year, the Old Bailey heard. Prosecutor Brett Weaver said: “The arrangement was made despite repeated […]

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