· February, 2006

Stories about Religion from February, 2006

Indonesia: Aceh Canings

Indonesia Matters talks about public canings in Aceh, which have been permitted as a result of the autonomous province's application of Islamic law.

16 February 2006

Nigeria: Muslim cartoons

Nigerian Times posts a scathing comment on the Muslim cartoon protests in Africa………..”Most Africans always like to ape others. And they are the worst hypocrites in the world”

15 February 2006

Band Cancels Polish Tour

The Beatroot writes that a Swedish “death metal” band has decided to cancel its Polish tour, fearing legal action. A precedent was set two years ago, when a Norwegian “black...

14 February 2006

Nigeria: sharia law

Chippla comments on what he calls the “Talibanisation of Northern Nigeria”…………..”the once lively and cosmopolitan city of Kano in Northern Nigeria appeared to be regressing, thanks in no small part...

13 February 2006

Selections from the Caribbean blogosphere

This week the Caribbean saw presidential elections taking place in Haiti, violence erupting in Spanish Town, Jamaica, and Hosay observances in Trinidad. Here's the blogosphere's take on these events: Haiti:...

11 February 2006