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Muslim Riots Spread Like Wildfire Through Europe

Muslim rioters have clashed with police in several European cities, and more demonstrations are being planned.
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An anti-government protestor holds a Muslim prayer bracelet as he gestures on his knees to the riot police during clashes in Dakar

Section 166 of the German Penal Code already restricts free speech when it involves “insulting religion or belief.” In a landmark Section 166 case in 2006, for example, a German retiree in Lüdinghausen was sentenced to 12 months in prison for writing the words “Koran, the holy Koran” on toilet paper and mailing it local mosques.

In Norway, Muslims are planning to hold several demonstrations to protest the anti-Islam movie, including one event due to take place in front of the American embassy in Oslo on September 21. Oslo police said they intend to approve the application for the embassy demonstration, but will also be on hand themselves.

In Spain, the national Islamic Commission, a Muslim umbrella group, says it is organizing events in all major Spanish cities to “raise awareness about Islam and its prophet in a truthful manner.” The group has also asked the United Nations to issue a resolution calling for the “respect of all religious beliefs.”

In Switzerland, Muslims in the city of Bern have received authorization from city officials to hold a demonstration near the American embassy on September 22. The event is being organized by the Central Islamic Council of Switzerland, a conservative Islamic umbrella group, together with two other Islamic organizations. At least 200 individuals are expected to protest “for our Prophet Mohammed and the protection of religious feelings.”

Originally published by the Gatestone Institute.

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About the Author: The writer is the Senior Analyst for Transatlantic Relations at the Madrid-based Grupo de Estudios Estratégicos / Strategic Studies Group, one of the oldest and most influential foreign policy think tanks in Spain.


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  1. It's long overdue to make the practice of religion a criminal offense. This terorrist training institution must cease to exist, it only fuels fascism and kills hundreds of millions of people.

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