Tag: racism

Hate crimes double against Muslims

A young white supremacist's attack on a mosque in Bærum last year came amidst an alarming rise in the number of hate crimes against...

High court cracks down on hatred

Norway's Supreme Court has convicted two Norwegians for publishing online expressions of what the court ruled was hatred towards another person. The landmark case...

Ex-justice minister’s partner indicted

Norway's Director of Public Prosecution (Riksadvokaten) has indicted the long-time live-in partner of the Progress Party's former justice minister, Tor Mikkel Wara, over what it...

Mosque attacker cites ‘political’ motive

UPDATED: The young Norwegian man who murdered his Chinese-born adopted step-sister and then attacked a local mosque in August was back in court for...

PST targets more right-wing extremism

The arrest in Oslo this weekend of a right-wing nationalist from the US marks the latest example of how Norway's police intelligence unit PST...

Police investigate new racist attack

The new Hønefoss Church has sheltered a refugee Afghan family of four since last year. On Saturday the father and his seven-year-old son ventured...

PST ‘underestimates white terror threat’

Norway's police intelligence unit PST received tips last year about the young Norwegian white supremacist who murdered his adopted ethnically Chinese step-sister and then...

Family thanks public for condolences

The adoptive parents of 17-year-old Johanne Zhanghia Ihle-Hansen, who police believe was murdered by her right-wing extremist step-brother who's also charged with terrorism, have...

Fafo foundation recalls racism report

After weeks of debate and some harsh criticism, the Norwegian research foundation Fafo has decided to withdraw a recent report on Norwegians' views on...

Survey indicates underlying racism

A new report from the research foundation Fafo shows broad support among Norwegians for "active policies" to promote equality and prevent discrimination. Around 25...
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