DANISH ISLAMIC PARTY IN MAKING

Danish Muslims cautiously welcomed plans to establish an Islamic party to speak in the name of the sizable minority and vulnerable groups in the Scandinavian country. The Interior and Social Affairs Ministry has given permission to establish an Islamic party in Denmark. “Danish society is characterised by the fact that Muslims must not turn out as a group to vote,” Ras Anbessa, founder of the Danmarks Muslimer party, said. “But we are continually identified as a separate group, so we might as well stand together and work on creating some positive initiatives.” Anbessa said the new party would speak in the name of Danish Muslims and vulnerable groups such as the homeless, disabled, young people and elders.