Internment, Military Tribunals and Persecution in the West

17 February, 2002

Sultana Tafadar outlines the implications for civil and political rights of new anti-terrorist legislation and measures in the UK and USA.

Bosnia: Revisiting Genocide

17 February, 2002

Lecture by Demir Mahmutcehajic,
President of the Bosnian Community in Britain,

PRISONERS OF FAITH CONFERENCE: Asserting an Islamic Agenda

17 February, 2002

The International Prisoners of Faith conference, organised by the Islamic Human Rights Commission, attracted a larger than expected crowd in London on 17th February 2002…

Prisoners of Faith Campaign Pack

17 February, 2002

The updated Prisoners of Faith campaign pack produced to coincide with the Prisoners of Faith Conference held in London, UK on February 17, 2002.

Shades of Injustice: Travails of Muslim Activists in Nigeria

17 February, 2002

Dr. Shu’aibu Musa recounts the history of the Muslim struggle against Sani Abacha’s regime in Nigeria. Download the report here. This paper was presented at the Prisoners of Faith Conference in February 2002. It is with some trepidation that I stand before distinguished scholars and activists

Prisoners of Conscience and the Terror of Anti-Terrorism

17 February, 2002

Imam Achmad Cassiem views the history and contribution of Muslim prisoners of faith to the anti-apartheid struggle, and draws lessons for Muslims today combating injustice. With reference to the discourse and narratives of anti-terrorism in both instances. Download the report here. This paper was presented at

IHRC’s International Conference on Prisoners of Faith

17 February, 2002

Confirmed international attendees: Merve Kavakci (USA / Turkey), Imam Achmad Cassiem (South Africa), Dr. Shuaibu Musa (Nigeria). There will also be speakersfrom Bosnia and Lebanon.