The anti-Muslim attacks increased rapidly in the UK. The increase was triggered by the events of the massacre soldiers at Woolwich, Wednesday, May 22 last.
British human rights group said, was going 150 anti-Muslim attacks post-tragedy Woolwich. The number rose to 10 times higher than the previous period.
"The attack took place across the country," said the director of human rights group Faith Matters, Fiyaz Mughal, as quoted by the Guardian.
"Their attack is very aggressive. The perpetrators deliberately attacked the place used to be the location of Muslims congregate, "he continued.
Anti-Muslim attacks carried out by right-wing extremists in the UK . Events murders soldiers in Woolwich, England angered right-wing groups. They took to the streets of Woolwich and do mischief.
Approximately 100 people who use the attribute English Defense League (EDL) gathered in the center of Woolwich. They sang nationalist songs themed to show their support to the soldiers who died.
Condition is getting hot after the more people join. They began to act aggressively and launched an attack at police who were on guard.
"Some objects such as bottles were thrown at police. Police then surrounded and beat them with sticks, "said Sky News correspondent, Alistair Bunkall, as quoted by Sky News.
Right-wing hate group is immigrant population in the UK, especially those with Muslim backgrounds.
Anti-Islamic sentiments are also found in cyberspace. Bristol City police arrested two young men for writing anti-Islamic messages are provocative in social networking, twitter.
"Provocative their message addressed to the community to be part of the community Bristol. Action they aggravate the condition of society in Bristol, "said a statement issued by Bristol Police Department.
Muslim communities in the UK actually do not agree with murder pertiwa Woolwich. Approximately five thousand Muslims, was a protest to denounce the incident .
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| Muslims Give Homage to Victims of Woolwich (Guardian) |
The mosque's worshipers pray Drummer Lee Rigby and his family. They also voiced its solidarity to fight militancy in the country.
"We are united with this country and feel sorrow for the terrible tragedy that occurred on Wednesday. Prayer we aimed for families Drummer Lee Rigby, we hope the perpetrators of this crime are faced with the court," said one British Muslim organization leader Rafiq Hayat, quoted Belfast Telegraph, Saturday (05/25/2013).
"Islam is a religion of love, peace, and condemned the killing. Sadistic act like this is simply not justified by the teachings of Islam," he said.
But still there are some radical cleric in Britain who supports the killing of Woolwich . The cleric did not reflect the considered opinion of the majority of British Muslims and only disturb the atmosphere.
British Muslim politician Baroness Sayeeda Warsi called on television that does not provide a long enough airtime to radical cleric Anjem Choudary. Warsi Choudary also called dumb because hateful comments.
Right after the bloody events that occurred, the BBC broadcast a special interview program with Choudary, as a man who knew the murder, Michael Adebolajo. Also broadcast footage Adebolajo attended demonstrations and Choudary in 2007. But the decision was opposed by Warsi.
"We are all responsible (for the incident) as well as the media. Instead, do not provide a long enough airtime for the stupid and crazy extremists. They only talk to their own interests," Warsi said, as quoted by the Daily Mail,Friday (5/24/2013).
"The most exciting in the middle of the matter is, the more united the British Muslim community, and condemned the murder. They also fully support our armed forces," he added.
Warsi was argued, support British Muslims showed that there is maturity among citizens in addressing the incident. However, Warsi remained furious with the media because they give more airtime to radical cleric Al Muhajiroun organization's leaders.
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