Potkin Azarmehr

2 weeks ago | meforum.org | Potkin Azarmehr

The U.K. Charity Commission, tasked with safeguarding the integrity of the charitable sector, has once again demonstrated its failure to act decisively against extremist abuse of charity status. Despite a growing body of evidence, the Commission has dragged its feet in shutting down Labaik Ya Zahra (LYZ), a U.K.-registered charity with clear ideological ties to the Iranian regime.

Feb 10, 2025 | meforum.org | Potkin Azarmehr

I don’t agree with burning Qur’ans. In fact, I don’t agree with burning any books. Books are meant to be read, debated, and challenged—not destroyed. But whether one approves of such acts or not is irrelevant to a more fundamental issue: the right to free speech. Swedish Officials Abandon DissidentAcross Europe, that right is under growing threat, as governments increasingly prioritize appeasement over principle.