Founders of anti-Muslim English Defence League quit group citing ‘dangers of far-right extremism’
ouch. that's gotta sting.
Two leaders of a far-right, anti-Muslim group in Britain announced Tuesday that growing extremism in the organization’s ranks has led them to quit — a decision helped by a group founded by former Islamist radicals.
Tommy Robinson and Kevin Carroll said they were leaving the small but high-profile English Defence League, the group they founded in 2009.
The Quilliam Foundation, an anti-extremism think-tank founded by former Muslim jihadists, said it had helped facilitate the pair’s departure.
The League claims to be a peaceful opponent of radical Islam, but its opponents accuse it of racism and anti-Muslim prejudice. Its protests — which are usually met by large counter demonstrations — have often turned violent.
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http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/10/09/founders-of-anti-muslim-english-defence-league-quit-group-citing-dangers-of-far-right-extremism/