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UK denies visa to hardline Egyptian cleric |
2008-02-08 |
Britain's government announced Thursday that it has denied a visa to hardline Egyptian cleric Sheik Youssef al-Qaradawi, saying it will not tolerate visitors who seek to justify terrorism. The Muslim Council of Britain criticized the decision, saying al-Qaradawi is a widely respected scholar throughout the Muslim world. The Home Office issued a brief statement confirming it had denied al-Qaradawi a visa and saying: "The UK will not tolerate the presence of those who seek to justify any acts of terrorist violence or express views that could foster inter-community violence." It declined to say when the decision was reached or why al-Qaradawi had sought to enter Britain. The Egyptian-born preacher was reportedly seeking to come to the UK for medical treatment. |
Posted by:Fred |
#7 "...will not tolerate visitors who seek to justify terrorism." Locals on the other hand............... |
Posted by: AlanC 2008-02-08 13:41 |
#6 Why is there a picture of the Arch |
Posted by: Nimble Spemble 2008-02-08 11:24 |
#5 expect Red Ken to scream |
Posted by: liberalhawk 2008-02-08 11:12 |
#4 Expect cries out outrage from the traitor Prince of Wales and the traitor Archbishop. Small wonder we are losing. |
Posted by: Excalibur 2008-02-08 09:19 |
#3 Nice muttonchops. Was he one of the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers way back when? |
Posted by: tu3031 2008-02-08 09:06 |
#2 This SHOULD go without saying. Britain now feels it has to justify even the most logical decisions these days though. |
Posted by: Thoth Sproing5957 2008-02-08 06:46 |
#1 Got juevo's? |
Posted by: Texhooey 2008-02-08 00:12 |