UCANews: A group of young Filipino Muslims has launched a “social experiment” called the “Handshake Project” in an attempt to eliminate negative feelings towards Muslims following the deaths of 44 police commandos at the hands of Moro rebels in Mindanao last month.
At the Friday launch, the group urged people in the capital Manila to shake hands with Muslims or write messages of support on “peace cards”.
“We are deeply alarmed by growing anti-Muslim sentiment brought about by the tragic Mamasapano incident,” said James Alih, vice-chairman of the Akbayan Youth group. More here.
