Between right-wing populism and religious extremism

Nalin Pekgul has made a name for herself in Sweden by speaking out against Muslim extremism and the so-called honour killings. The Turkish native and chair of the National Federation of Social Democratic Women in Sweden deserves respect, writes the daily Expressen: "Nalin Pekgul is currently Sweden's most courageous politician. She has decided to take up the fight against Muslim extremism in the suburbs. ... We are all afraid to aid and abet the growing xenophobia and Islamophobia in our country. But standing up for the right of Muslim women and girls to dress as they see fit must be the same whether the article of clothing be a headscarf or a mini-skirt. Nalin Pekgul deserves our support in the war on two fronts she is leading between the [right-wing populist] Sweden Democrats and religious extremists. She is on the right side of the barricades - and shows inordinate courage."

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