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.