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Calgarians gather for peaceful rally at city hall to oppose Islamophobia

Anti-Islamophobia rally in Calgary - April 1, 2017. Global News

About 50 people took part in a peaceful rally at city hall in Calgary Saturday to protest Islamophobia.

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It was organized by Calgary Anti-Fascist Action.

Participants sang and held signs that had messages like “Standing with Muslims” and “No Tolerance for Islamophobia” while Calgary police officers kept a watchful eye from a distance.

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The group says Islamophobia is on the rise across North America and in Calgary, where it says there are several groups promoting hate against Muslims.

Anti-Islamophobia protesters at a Calgary rally – April 1, 2017. Global News

 

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