The world is at a historical juncture. We all witness its problems, but few of us are in a position to propose new solutions. Given the gravity of what confronts us, those who can offer alternatives should speak up. It is not just a question of rights, but one of duties. Since its inception in 1953, Hizb ut Tahrir has paid a heavy price for expressing itself. The Western backed…

The Australian Government yesterday announced the preparation and deployment of a military force, including combat aircraft and 600 troops, as its contribution to the US-led invasion of Iraq. The expected decision of a military intervention follows an orchestrated propaganda campaign against the alleged threat to Australia from ISIS and a politicised raising of the ‘terror threat' level. In this regard, Hizb ut Tahrir Australia emphasises the following: 1. We condemn,…

The illegitimate state of ‘Israel' has unleashed yet another brutal assault on the defenseless civilian population of Gaza. As one of the most densely populated regions of the world is bombed from the air and innocent people indiscriminately killed, the ‘international community' watches on, divided between unashamed support for the assault and meaningless calls for restraint ‘from both sides'. In this regard, Hizb ut Tahrir Australia emphasises the following: 1.…

Two Sydney Muslims have been arrested by the AFP this morning for allegedly intending to travel to Syria to fight against the Assad regime. This comes in the context of a broader crackdown by government authorities on Muslims seeking to travel to Syria to assist those oppressed by Assad's bloody repression.