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Experts call on FIFA to conduct independent human rights audit ahead of Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup Bid
October 13, 2024
Experts call on FIFA to conduct independent human rights audit ahead of Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup Bid
As Saudi Arabia nears confirmation to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, experts and activists are urging FIFA to conduct a thorough and independent review of the kingdom’s human rights record. Legal and human rights experts, along with Saudi activists,…
Egyptian archaeologists discover tombs containing bronze coins and pottery vessels
July 25, 2024
Egyptian archaeologists discover tombs containing bronze coins and pottery vessels
The Egyptian archaeological mission announced the discovery of 63 mudbrick tombs and a collection of gold leaf artifacts from the 26th Dynasty of the Late Period, in addition to several bronze coins from the Ptolemaic period, at the Tell el-Der…
UNESCO adopts 3 resolutions to preserve Palestinian historical sites
July 25, 2024
UNESCO adopts 3 resolutions to preserve Palestinian historical sites
The World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) adopted three resolutions on Tuesday during its 46th session held in New Delhi, India, to unanimously protect and preserve Palestinian sites listed as World Heritage in…
Saudi authorities execute political prisoner from Qatif based on fabricated charges
July 4, 2024
Saudi authorities execute political prisoner from Qatif based on fabricated charges
Saudi authorities have announced the execution of the political prisoner “Mohammed Asaad Al-Shakhouri” from the city of Al-Awamiyah in Qatif Province. The execution was carried out on Sunday, June 30, 2024, making Al-Shakhouri the sixth political prisoner from the Qatif…
International, Tunisian organizations underline serious setback in freedoms in Tunisia
May 22, 2024
International, Tunisian organizations underline serious setback in freedoms in Tunisia
Ten Tunisian organizations, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have spoken out about a “severe setback” in freedoms in Tunisia. The organizations said that there has been a significant escalation in restrictions on activists, politicians, journalists, and the use…
Libya hosts international conference on translating Holy Quran meanings
May 8, 2024
Libya hosts international conference on translating Holy Quran meanings
Under the sponsorship of the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO), an international conference on translating the meanings of the Holy Quran has been launched in Libya. The conference, organized by the Quran Academy, is taking place in the…
Freemuslim calls on Economic Forum participants to address challenges in Arab, Islamic countries
April 28, 2024
Freemuslim calls on Economic Forum participants to address challenges in Arab, Islamic countries
The Freemuslim Association—an anti-violence organization based in Washington, D.C.—has called on all the governments participating in the Economic Forum, which is held in Saudi Arabia, to review and discuss the challenges facing the peoples of the region, particularly in freedom…
World Shirazi Foundation releases a message on blessed Eid al-Fitr
April 9, 2024
World Shirazi Foundation releases a message on blessed Eid al-Fitr
The World Shirazi Foundation has extended its congratulations to the Islamic nation and the world on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, urging leaders of nations and Islamic peoples to adopt a set of important demands aimed at promoting stability and…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi expresses deep regret over lack of freedom in Islamic countries
April 7, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi expresses deep regret over lack of freedom in Islamic countries
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, expressed his deep regret for the lack of freedom in Islamic countries governed by rulers and politicians who claim to belong to the authentic Islam. In a statement published on…
Human Rights Documentation: 40% of Saudi Arabia’s political executions target Qatif
March 23, 2024
Human Rights Documentation: 40% of Saudi Arabia’s political executions target Qatif
A human rights documentation revealed that 40% of the executions carried out by the Saudi authorities on political grounds are in the city of Qatif, described as a “mirror of repression” in the kingdom. The European Saudi Organization for Human…