Transcript of Juliet Moses’s speech on day-1 of He Whenua Taurikura: New Zealand’s Hui on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism We need to hear leaders condemn all support for terrorism and all terrorism equally, whatever the source, target, and circumstances, and even when it is not politically expedient to do so.
Unity jarred by antisemitism Quite a number of political commentators and activists seized the opportunity to push their own particular agendas. And, as is so often the case, antisemitism reared its head.
FIANZ statement reveals double standards President of the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ), Hazim Arafeh, issued a press release in which he said the representative body of New Zealand Muslims “strongly condemns the indiscriminate and disproportionate Israeli aggressions…” and “is deeply concerned…
Nicolas Pirsoul: Warning for New Zealand in rise of extreme form of Islam Shalom.Kiwi previously reported on the repeated anti-Semitic and misogynistic content of sermons given by Sheikh Dr Mohammad Anwar Sahib. While Sahib was stood down from his prominent role within the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ), the New…
Dismissed Sheikh still in charge of At-Taqwa Mosque: A cause for concern Sheikh Dr Mohammad Anwar Sahib has been widely condemned for his antisemitic and misogynistic comments. He has now been permanently stood down from his role as secretary of the Federation of Islamic Associations of NZ’s religious advisory board and is…
Shocking and repeated anti-Semitism, misogyny by New Zealand muslim leader [UPDATED on 21 November, 2016, to include a statement from Dame Susan Devoy, New Zealand Race Relations Commissioner.] A shocking video has surfaced containing excerpts of a number of Auckland sermons and lectures given by Shaykh Dr Mohammad Anwar Sahib between…
“Israelis not victims of terror”: NZ Islamic leaders Does New Zealand have a double-standard policy on terror? While we wholeheartedly support the government’s condemnation of the recent attacks in Turkey and France, it is perplexing that the same condemnation has not been directed towards the multiple attacks perpetrated against innocent…