Rana Zaman

• Greens pick candidate turfed by NDP in last federal campaign over Israel tweets

  Rana Zaman, a strong supporter of the Palestinian cause, was criticized for online posts criticizing Israel's armed forces for shooting Palestinian protesters.

  Politics

  Aug 24, 2021
  
• Dozens protest against Nova Scotia Humans Right Commission in Halifax

  Social and human rights activist claim African Nova Scotians and people of colour continue to have their complaints dismissed due the commission “dropping the ball.”

  Canada

  Aug 21, 2020
  
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• Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission formally rescinds award presented to Rana Zaman

  "The committee was unaware of public statements made by Ms. Zaman that were directly contrary to the principles of the award," the organization said in a press release.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2019
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• NDP part ways with Dartmouth-Cole Harbour candidate over ‘recently surfaced tweets’

  In a statement, NDP spokesperson Melissa Bruno said the party deemed the language used in the tweets “unacceptable.”

  Politics

  Jun 20, 2019
• Dartmouth NDP candidate addresses hateful comments ahead of federal election

  Comments included "How terrible Muslims are, you're terrible people, you don't belong here, we don't want your kind," Rana Zaman said.

  Politics

  May 7, 2019
• Muslim woman makes peace with Halifax police officer who made Islamophobic comments

  Zaman filed a formal complaint with police in February, and asked to meet with the officer.

  Canada

  May 11, 2018
• Nova Scotia Election: Clayton Park West candidates

  This riding could be in play during the next election — longtime Liberal MLA Diana Whalen bowed out of the race in March.

  Politics

  May 1, 2017
• Halifax Muslims to buy Christmas gifts for families who can’t

  A growing group of Muslims in Halifax and nearby communities are working together to buy Christmas presents for people who can't afford them.

  Features

  Dec 7, 2016
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• More than money needed to help Nova Scotia-bound Syrian refugees

  Fundraising enough money to sponsor Syrian refugees is one of the main challenges being faced by Nova Scotia groups, but there are also duties afterward.

  Canada

  Nov 27, 2015