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UK Bans Al Quds Day March Amid Rising Tensions

3/11/2026

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The UK government banned the Al Quds Day march in London due to risks of public disorder amid Middle East tensions.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said decision was necessary due to planned counter-protests and antisemitic hate crimes.
This marks the first protest ban since 2012.
The Islamic Human Rights Commission criticized the ban as a blow to freedom of expression.
The police will enforce strict conditions for any allowed stationary demonstration.

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The UK government banned the Al Quds Day march in London due to risks of public disorder amid Middle East tensions.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said decision was necessary due to planned counter-protests and antisemitic hate crimes.
This marks the first protest ban since 2012.
The Islamic Human Rights Commission criticized the ban as a blow to freedom of expression.
The police will enforce strict conditions for any allowed stationary demonstration.