The Russian Consulate in Sydney today refused to accept a delegation from Hizb ut Tahrir in Australia. The delegation had intended to deliver a letter from Hizb ut Tahrir condemning Russia's continuing persecution of Islamic political activists, especially those from Hizb ut Tahrir.

First: The Muslim Rohingyas have been stripped of citizenship since 1982 and require permission to travel or marry, are forbidden from owning land, property or businesses. They have experienced, since the end of October 2012, a resurgence of attacks. To date this year, around 100,000 have been made homeless and are living in squalid refugee camps. Untold numbers have been killed.

The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies concluded a conference held in Doha on Monday, 22 Thul Qi'da 1433 AH, 08 October 2012, entitled "Islamists and Democratic System of Governance ... Experiences and Trends" at which a number of "Islamist" researchers, academics and politicians addressed themselves to the subject of Islam and Democracy...

Hizb ut Tahrir Wilayah Pakistan held countrywide demonstrations against the arrests of members of Hizb ut Tahrir in Russia. In Karachi, the demonstration was held outside Russia's Consulate and press releases from Hizb ut Tahrir's Central Media Office and its Media Office in Russia about the arrests were distributed to the staff. Protesters carried banners and placards declaring, "Rulers of Russia! Stalinist regime! Arrests and Torture Can Never Stop the…