Belgian Muslims say the survival of their community is at stake

Several organisations, leading figures and ordinary citizens from Belgium’s Muslim community have come together to take a stand against radicalisation and in favour of citizenship.

Their goal is to promote an Islam that harmoniously feeds society as a whole and contributes towards social cohesion.

EmBem says that it is offering a space for discussion without assuming any leadership.

EmBem’s Michaël Privot in the daily Le Soir: “We didn’t want to see certain things. For years we failed to take responsibility. At present we can no longer continue to confront each other. We must be greater than our differences. It’s a question of survival for our community and society at large.”

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