Groups want stronger anti-hate legislation and improved education on anti-Palestinian racism
As police continue investigating a possible hate-motivated arson attack at a Muslim family's house in London, Ont., the community is calling on politicians to turn their words of support into action in fighting Islamophobia.
At a news conference on Monday, the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) emphasized the importance of governments strengthening anti-hate legislation and improving education against anti-Palestinian racism in schools.
"Our leaders must keep their words. They promised us change after June 2021 [truck attack on the Afzaal family]. "They came to our communities, they gave us many words and we are beyond that now. We need concrete actions," said Nusaiba Al-Azem, legal director at NCCM.
On Saturday night, the front porch of a house in northwest London was set on fire. London police said a preliminary investigation found that the fire appeared to have been set deliberately and the suspect fled the scene. The fire was quickly extinguished, resulting in no injuries.
The same male suspect was at that home an hour earlier and stole lawn signs calling for Palestinian human rights, officials say. Police have received at least four reports specific to that address since May, involving theft and property damage, and they believe the incidents are related. (more...)
London, Ont., Muslim community renews calls for action in wake of alleged hate-motivated arson
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