Islam World

Women Arrested in Herat as Rights Groups Criticize Growing Official Engagement with Taliban —————————————- Human rights criticism of Taliban policies toward women in Afghanistan is continuing amid reports of women being arrested in Herat province and warnings that official engagement…

Education in Bahrain Becomes Focus of Political, Rights Debate Over Shia Discrimination Claims ——————————————— Education in Bahrain has become a sensitive political and human rights issue, with international rights organizations accusing authorities of discrimination affecting Shia citizens in schooling, scholarships,…

World Nonviolence Organization Urges NATO Leaders to Act on Human Rights Protection in Syria ———————————————- The World Nonviolence Organization, known as FreeMuslim, has appealed to leaders participating in the NATO meeting to take urgent steps to protect human rights in…

Border Clashes Erupt Between Taliban Forces, Pakistani Troops Near Nangarhar ——————————- New armed clashes have erupted between Taliban forces and Pakistani troops along the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, reflecting continued security tensions on the shared frontier amid growing concerns…

Trial of Prominent Shia Scholars Begins at Bahrain’s High Criminal Court ————————– Bahrain has begun the trial of a group of prominent Shia scholars after their cases were referred to the country’s High Criminal Court. The proceedings include clerics who…

Shafaq Online School Supports Afghan Girls as UN Urges Women’s Participation in Afghanistan’s Future ——————————— Shafaq Online School is continuing to provide education for girls in Afghanistan despite ongoing restrictions that bar girls from studying beyond the sixth grade. Launched…

Rights Report Documents Rising Arrests and Digital Restrictions Against Journalists in Turkey ————————————————– A report by the Mesopotamia Women Journalists Association has documented continued violations targeting journalists and media outlets in Turkey during June, including arrests, threats, restrictions on field…

Canadian Muslim Council Warns of Intimidation Campaigns Against Muslim Farmers in Ontario —————————————— The National Council of Canadian Muslims has warned of continued intimidation and targeting of Muslim farmers in the Bowmanville and Clarington areas of Ontario, despite authorities clearing…

14th Arbaeen Walk Festival Begins from Iraq’s Southernmost Point Under Slogan “From Sea to Sacrifice” ————————————————— The 14th Arbaeen Walk Festival began on Monday morning under the slogan “From the Sea to the Sacrifice” in the Ras al-Bisha area, south…

UN Urges Civilian Protection After Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan ————————————- The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has called for greater protection of civilians following recent Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan, saying civilians should never bear…