Radicalisation in Paradise – Tackling the Growing Threat in Mauritius

At a recent anti-LGBT demonstration, the well-known protest leader openly wore an Islamic State headband. One might not expect the island of Mauritius – best known for its sandy beaches, political stability and vibrant multiculturalism – to be vulnerable to Islamist radicalisation. But recent events suggest the threat could greater than many think. The LGBT […]
Istanbul police use teargas to break up Gay Pride parade

Istanbul-Riot police in Istanbul used teargas and fired rubber pellets to disperse thousands of participants in the city’s Gay Pride march after some began chanting slogans against the president, a reporter said. The scene turned violent when participants many brandishing rainbow flags denounced “the fascism” of the conservative President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Police then began […]