EDL holds far-right rally in Denmark to unite 'anti-Islamic alliance'

[Turborama]

Source: The Guardian

Far-right groups from across Europe, including members of the English Defence League (EDL), are holding a rally in Denmark in a bid to set up "an anti-Islamic alliance" across the continent.

The demonstration in Denmark's second city of Aarhus is expected to draw anti-Islamic groups from countries including Russia, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Poland, Romania, and Sweden.

The EDL, which has organised the rally, said it was not expecting large numbers – perhaps around 700 – but said the event signalled the beginning of a Europe-wide movement against the "Islamification of Europe".

They will contest the streets with a coalition of anti-racism groups who have organised counter-protests. The prospect of clashes has struck fear into some residents. Danish police are expecting thousands of anti-racism campaigners, and vowed to keep the groups apart.

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More on the EDL here: http://journals.democraticunderground.com/Turborama/352

[CJCRANE]

1. Um...the guy with the "Ban the Burkha" sign looks like he's wearing a burkha! nt

[maddezmom]

2. was thinking the same thing

[CBHagman]

3. NPR was covering this on Weekend Edition.

There was mention of the counterdemonstrations, and that all this is taking place so not far from where an anti-Muslim extremist massacred dozens of people.