Refer to so called "Islamic State", ISIS/ ISIL as "Daesh"


Refer to so called "Islamic State", ISIS/ ISIL as "Daesh"
The Issue
Rehman Chishti MP has been campaigning for the UK Government and media outlets to refer to the so called "Islamic State", ISIS/ISIL as "Daesh" in line with other countries around the World.
The use of these titles give legitimacy to a terrorist organisation that is not Islamic nor has it been recognised as a state.
Daesh is a Arabic name for the group and holds negative connotations, referring to "one who sows discord". This name has since been taken up by Turkey and France and many others.
The Issue
Rehman Chishti MP has been campaigning for the UK Government and media outlets to refer to the so called "Islamic State", ISIS/ISIL as "Daesh" in line with other countries around the World.
The use of these titles give legitimacy to a terrorist organisation that is not Islamic nor has it been recognised as a state.
Daesh is a Arabic name for the group and holds negative connotations, referring to "one who sows discord". This name has since been taken up by Turkey and France and many others.
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Petition created on 7 July 2015