The Muslim student umbrella body, FOSIS, says Muslim students across the country should avoid leaving their homes tonight in light of the far-rights’s rallying calls for mobilization against Muslims.
The statement comes after two Muslims allegedly beheaded a British soldier in south London earlier today. There are also reports that the far-right English Defence League (EDL) is now rioting in Woolwich amid fears of an anti-Muslim backlash around the country.
“We encourage all Muslim students to be cautious and report any anti-Muslim hatred to the police immediately,” a FOSIS statement said.
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