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Shia Rights Group Condemns Taliban Policies Against Afghanistan’s Shia Community ———————————– The International Organization for the Defense of Shia Rights has condemned what it described as escalating repression and systematic discrimination against followers of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them,…

Cries of “Labbayk Ya Hussein” Echo in Manama as Hussaini Processions Prepare Across Bahrain Despite Strict Restrictions ——————————————– As the days of mourning for the Master of Martyrs approach, streets and neighborhoods across Bahrain are preparing to hold Muharram mourning…

Taliban Forces Disperse Herat Protest Over Women’s Dress-Code Arrests ——————————- Taliban security forces used force to disperse a protest in Afghanistan’s western Herat province after residents gathered against the detention of women accused of violating mandatory dress-code rules. The protest…

Amnesty International Expresses Grave Concern Over New Wave of Arrests in Western Afghanistan ——————————————- A new wave of arrests targeting women and girls in Herat province over alleged violations of the Taliban’s dress code has once again raised serious concern…

At least 11 killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir clashes before political rally ————————— At least 11 people have been killed as police clashed with supporters of an outlawed group in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, Al Jazeera reported, a day before a planned protest…

Dozens of kids among 75 drowning victims in Afghanistan ———————————— At least 75 people have died and three others have been injured in separate drowning incidents across Afghanistan since March 21, according to the National Disaster Preparedness Authority. Agency spokesman…

Heavy Police Deployment as 45-Year-Old Mosque Demolished in Jaipur ———————————— Authorities in Jaipur demolished the 45-year-old Noorani Mosque in Malviya Nagar as part of a road-widening project, triggering criticism from residents and Muslim community leaders who alleged that they were…

Taliban Detain Dozens of Women in Herat Over Hijab Rules ————————————————- Taliban authorities in Afghanistan’s western Herat province have reportedly detained dozens of women in a new crackdown over mandatory hijab rules. Residents told Afghanistan International that the operation began…

Police File FIR Against Seven After ‘I Love Muhammad’ Posters Found Inside Sambhal Mosque ————————————————- Authorities in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district have filed an FIR against seven people after posters reading “I Love Muhammad” were found inside a mosque in…

Lebanese Health Ministry: 3,558 Martyred in Israeli Bombardment Since March 2 —————————— The death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March 2 has risen to 3,558 martyred and 10,870 wounded, after 32 deaths and 137 injuries were recorded over…