Condemnation builds of Dutch anti-Islam film

THE HAGUE, March 28 (AFP) -

Muslim countries warned Friday of strong reactions to an anti-Islam film posted Thursday on the Internet by far-right Dutch deputy Geert Wilders.  Iran said the film showed some Westerners waging a “vendetta” against Islam, and warning of unspecified repercussions. Bangladesh said the film could have “grave consequences”, while a coalition of Jordanian media said it would sue Wilders and launch a campaign to boycott Dutch products. The European Union’s Slovenian presidency also attacked the film, saying it served “no other purpose than inflaming hatred.” But Muslim leaders in The Netherlands called at a joint press conference for their co-religionists in other countries not to over-react. On Thursday the Dutch government was quick to say it regretted that the film finally aired, despite calls on Wilders to reconsider. The government said the public prosecutor’s office was investigating the film to see if it broke any laws.

Source: dawn.com/