Germany Islamophobia Ruse

GERMANY: CHARGES OF TV NEWS SHOWING CHANCELLOR SCHMERKEL IN A CHADOORA “ISLAMOFAUXBIC”……

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‘Muslim Merkel’ German TV image causes outrage

German TV network accused of Islamophobia for producing mock-up image of “Muslim Merkel”, as Pegida shows resurgence with 9,000-strong rally

ARD television broadcast a mocked-up picture of Mrs Merkel wearing a chador against a backdrop of the Reichstag surrounded by minarets

ARD television broadcast a mocked-up picture of Mrs Merkel wearing a chador Photo: ARD

An image of Angela Merkel wearing a traditional Iranian Islamic headscarf has caused controversy in Germany.

ARD television was inundated with complaints after it broadcast a mocked-up picture of Mrs Merkel wearing the garment, known as a chador, against a backdrop of the Reichstag surrounded by minarets.

A Pegida supporter wears a burqa during a rally in DresdenA Pegida supporter wears a burqa during a rally in Dresden  Photo: AFP

The image was shown during a debate on the refugee crisis on Report from Berlin, a Newsnight-style programme, and was intended to be satirical, the broadcaster claimed.

‘We consider this satirical form of representation to be in keeping with our journalistic values’
ARD Television

“This is not constructive journalism. Ugh!” read one comment on the programme’s Facebook page.

“The mood turns because of such defamation and propaganda. So yes it’s true: integration cannot succeed.”

The broadcaster defended the use of the image. “Of course it was also the of this artwork to provoke and polarise opinion,” it said in a statement.

“We consider this satirical form of representation to be in keeping with our journalistic values. We reject any insinuation that we would operate Islamophobic propaganda.”

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