Arab World

Criticism has been directed towards the Bahraini government for favoring Sunni Muslims in facilitating marriage procedures while neglecting the Shia community, with media outlets and human rights organizations highlighting this disparity. This criticism came after a large ceremony was held…

Irish Foreign Minister Michael Martin expressed his country’s concerns about human rights situation in Bahrain, represented by the ongoing discrimination against the Shia majority, and the use of death penalty. In a statement, Martin said that “there are long-standing concerns…

The international non-governmental organization, Human Rights Watch (HRW), has condemned the wave of arrests that have targeted a large number of Bahraini citizens and opponents; because of their human rights activism and demands for freedom of expression. The rights organization…

Shia Rights Watch (SRW), an independent organization dedicated to protecting the rights of Shia Muslims around the world, has called on the Egyptian government to limit the racist and sectarian measures that Iraqi students studying in its universities are exposed…

In conjunction with the Fatimaya mourning days, Saudi Arabia has inaugurated the first section of the Hiraa neighborhood project, which includes the access road to the historic Hiraa Cave; where the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his pure…

Human rights sources revealed new violations against released detainees in Saudi Arabia, including the prevention of any of them from talking about what they were exposed to in prison, in addition to imposing financial restrictions on them. The Sanad for…

The World Health Organization said Sunday it had led an assessment mission to Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City and determined it was a “death zone”, urging a full evacuation. According to WHO, 291 patients and 25 health workers are still…

Amnesty International warned on Sunday against continuing the war in Gaza, noting that the ongoing war is leading to an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe in the region. The organization called for a ceasefire in Gaza, stating that it has collected a…

International organizations have condemned the deteriorating humanitarian and economic conditions in Yemen in light of the continued reduction of funding for many humanitarian projects and programs. In a joint statement, 98 local and international organizations confirmed the deplorable humanitarian and…

Shia Rights Watch (SRW) released its monthly report detailing the most prominent human rights violations committed against Shia Muslims worldwide for June 2023. The report highlights several terrorist attacks by extremist groups against Shia Muslims and the oppression and persecution they…