01 June 2011

Denmark: Islam critic attacked, gets death threats

A 79 year old former church pastor in Denmark, a critic of Islam and author, has been beaten and threatened four time by young men of Muslim background over the past 6 years. Since he was asked by the police to keep a low profile, he doesn't want his name published. He's refused police protection, because 'you can't live like a free man that way', he told Kristeligt Dagblad.

The last two attacks took place after he led a hearing in parliament on Iran's violations of human right, two years ago. [Islam in Europe] Read more