Arab World
Coinciding with opening Hiraa Cave St., activists call on Saudi government to rebuild Jannatul Baqi Cemetery
December 17, 2023
Coinciding with opening Hiraa Cave St., activists call on Saudi government to rebuild Jannatul Baqi Cemetery
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…
Violations against released detainees in Saudi Arabia, human rights group says
November 27, 2023
Violations against released detainees in Saudi Arabia, human rights group says
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…
WHO describes Shafa Hospital as “death zone”, urges full evacuation
November 19, 2023
WHO describes Shafa Hospital as “death zone”, urges full evacuation
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 warns of ongoing war in Gaza, calling for ceasefire
November 13, 2023
Amnesty International warns of ongoing war in Gaza, calling for ceasefire
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…
Human rights organizations deplore deteriorating humanitarian, economic conditions in Yemen
September 19, 2023
Human rights organizations deplore deteriorating humanitarian, economic conditions in Yemen
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 publishes its monthly report on anti-Shia violations
July 2, 2023
Shia Rights Watch publishes its monthly report on anti-Shia violations
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…
Bahrain Center for Human Rights documents 65 anti-Shia violations during May
June 19, 2023
Bahrain Center for Human Rights documents 65 anti-Shia violations during May
The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) has documented more than 65 human rights violations by the ruling regime against the citizens in last May. The rights center said that the violations documented include: subpoenas, arrests, raiding homes and abuse…
Jordanian intelligence neutralizes terrorist plan against Shia Muslims
June 7, 2023
Jordanian intelligence neutralizes terrorist plan against Shia Muslims
Jordan’s intelligence agency has thwarted a terrorist plan by ISIS-affiliated elements against the Shiites, the Jordanian Al-Rai newspaper said in a report. According to this report, the terrorist act was supposed to be carried out within the framework of supporting…
UN calls on UAE to immediately release rights activists following end of their prison terms
June 4, 2023
UN calls on UAE to immediately release rights activists following end of their prison terms
The United Nations has called on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to immediately release the 12 human rights activists detained, who have already completed prison terms over the so-called “”UAE94” case. The detained activists are part of the so-called “UAE94”…
UAE invites Netanyahu to UN climate conference in Dubai amid normalization of ties
May 26, 2023
UAE invites Netanyahu to UN climate conference in Dubai amid normalization of ties
The authorities of the United Arab Emirates have invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to participate in the UN climate conference known as “Cope 28”, which will be held in Dubai in November. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President…