on October 7, 2015 in World News
‘Muslim Merkel’ German TV image causes outrage
‘Muslim Merkel’ German TV image causes outrage German TV network accused of Islamophobia for producing mock-up image of “Muslim Merkel”, as Pegida shows resurgence with 9,000-strong rally By Justin Huggler, Berlin An image of Angela Merkel wearing a traditional Iranian Islamic headscarf has caused controversy in Germany. ARD television was inundated with complaints after it broadcast a mocked-up picture of Mrs Merkel wearing the garment, known as a chador, against a backdrop of the Reichstag surrounded by minarets. A Pegida supporter wears a burqa during a rally in Dresden Photo: AFP The image was shown during a debate on the… View Article
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