Bosnia's Islamic Community bans radical Islamist congregationsFebruary 26, 2016 - 18:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Bosnia's Islamic Community — the only official Bosnian Muslim religious institution — says congregations that lure people into joining extremist groups will have to be closed by March 1, the Associated Press reports. Dozens of congregations, gathering nearly 3,000 believers mainly in rural areas, have formed over the years outside of the official structure. Some pursue radical interpretations of Islam not traditional among the nearly 2 million Bosnian Muslims. Such illegal groups are seen as hotbeds of Islamic radicalism and some members have joined the Islamic State group in Syria. The Islamic Community on Friday urged members of such groups to abandon self-proclaimed imams who are luring people into a "monstrous" ideology. Last month they sent envoys to the congregations urging people to switch to an official congregation. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |