Posted by Matt in June 23rd, 2008 |
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Europe,
Blockade,
Burning Paris,
David Brill,
Ethnic Minorities,
Fault Lines,
France,
Ghettos,
Immigrants,
Neighbourhood,
Outer Suburb,
Paris,
Paris City,
racism,
Resentment,
Riot Police,
Riots,
Sarkozy,
Scum,
Suspicion,
Tensions,
Two Boys,
Unemployment
Paris is a city divided. Tensions between police, immigrants and ethnic minorities in deprived ghettos have erupted in riots. David Brill investigates the social and racial fault lines of Paris.
The residents of Paris’ outer-suburb ghettos feel angry and disillusioned by a seemingly indifferent government. With unemployment at 40% in these areas, resentment runs deep. Sarkozy, [...]
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Posted by Matt in June 6th, 2008 |
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Published in
Australia,
Islam,
Australia,
Dangerous Ground,
Foreigners,
Hostility,
Muslim Community,
Muslims,
Population,
Suspicion,
Terrorism
Relations between Australia’s Muslim community and the rest of the population are near to exploding. As they face increasing suspicion and hostility from the rest of the nation, young Australian Muslims are being made to feel like foreigners in their own country. Is Australia’s response to terrorism to blame?
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