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Muslims and Islam in New Zealand media: A small glimpse

October 28, 2014 · by · in Media Representation, New Zealand Muslims · Leave a comment

Muslims get a tough go from the media, globally and locally. They are often the target of malicious bigotry and unrealistic stereotyping in film, television and news media. The stereotyping is due to fear and a lack of understanding of the Muslim people and their culture. However the fear and lack of understanding is underpinned […]

Prime Minister can’t rule out ISIS supporters in New Zealand

September 24, 2014 · by · in Islamic State (ISIS), The Middle East · Leave a comment

When Prime Minister was asked about Islamic State sympathisers in New Zealand, he couldn’t rule them out. His comment comes after recent anti-terror raids in Sydney, Australia netted terror suspects. The raids were carried out after intelligence showed home-grown plots were being planned by an Australian with high ranking in ISIS. Mr Key says this […]

New Zealand to support airstikes in Iraq

September 16, 2014 · by · in New Zealand Muslims, The Middle East · 1 Comment

Prime Minister John Key has signaled his support for US airstrikes in Iraq but says no troops will be put on the ground. In New Zealand, the Key administration has designated ISIS (ISIL) as a terrorist group, and believes supporting the airstrikes is logical for a safer world. Mr Key made it clear he would […]

John Key says no to soldiers in Iraq

August 23, 2014 · by · in Islamic State (ISIS), The Middle East · Leave a comment

John Key doesn’t want to put troops on the ground in Iraq, but supports the airstrikes launched by the US against ISIS targets in a bid to destroy the jihadist threat. ISIS, an offshoot of Al Queda, is a Sunni-based terrorist group who’s mission is to create an Islamic Caliphate state. They have so far been […]