Islamic group calling for Shariah law cancels Canadian event after U.K. declares it a terrorist entity (National Post, + Postmedia Syndication)

The group’s statements are seen as starkly antisemitic, hawkish on eradicating Israel, and supporting elements of militant jihadi violence

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|January 24, 2024

“As a listed terrorist entity in the United Kingdom, the Hizb ut-Tahrir organization should not be given an opportunity to promote and indoctrinate Canadians with their extreme and radical viewpoints through their Khilafah Conference,” said Shimon Koffler Fogel, president of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, a Canadian Jewish advocacy organization.

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