Particle.news

Download on the App Store

UK Terror Attack Survivors Call for Unity, Warn Against Equating Muslims with Extremism

In an open letter, survivors urge politicians to distinguish between the majority of peaceful Muslims and a minority of extremists, amid rising anti-Muslim incidents.

  • More than 50 survivors of UK terror attacks, including those from the Manchester Arena and London bombings, have signed an open letter urging politicians not to equate Muslims with extremism.
  • The letter, published by Survivors Against Terror, emphasizes isolating extremists from the majority of British Muslims who condemn violence.
  • Recent political comments have been criticized for equating Muslim identity with extremism, sparking concerns over rising anti-Muslim sentiments.
  • Reports of anti-Muslim incidents in the UK have surged, with over 2,000 cases recorded in the four months following the Gaza war.
  • The survivors' message underscores the importance of unity against terrorism and warns against the dangers of fueling anti-Muslim hate.
Hero image