Violent anti-Islam protests in Britain troubles UK government
Agencies
Published: September 13, 2009, 08:52
London: Violent clashes between anti-Islam demonstrators and Muslim counter-protesters in English cities are worrying the British government.
The violence that has hit Luton, Birmingham and London in the last few months has involved a loose collection of far-right groups, such as the previously unknown English Defense League, anti-fascist organisations and Muslim youth.
In an interview published on Saturday, Communities Minister John Denham accused the anti-Islam protesters of deliberately stirring up trouble.
The English Defense League rejects the fascist label, arguing that it only opposes militant Islam.
On its website, the group claims that the violence at its rallies has been provoked by Muslims and far-left groups.
Agencies
Published: September 13, 2009, 08:52
London: Violent clashes between anti-Islam demonstrators and Muslim counter-protesters in English cities are worrying the British government.
The violence that has hit Luton, Birmingham and London in the last few months has involved a loose collection of far-right groups, such as the previously unknown English Defense League, anti-fascist organisations and Muslim youth.
In an interview published on Saturday, Communities Minister John Denham accused the anti-Islam protesters of deliberately stirring up trouble.
The English Defense League rejects the fascist label, arguing that it only opposes militant Islam.
On its website, the group claims that the violence at its rallies has been provoked by Muslims and far-left groups.
