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International Organizations: Israeli airstrikes put Lebanese civilians at “grave risk of harm”
September 26, 2024
International Organizations: Israeli airstrikes put Lebanese civilians at “grave risk of harm”
International organizations, including Human Rights Watch, warned Wednesday that Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon are placing civilians at “grave risk of harm,” calling for an international investigation into the “recent hostilities” in Lebanon and northern Israel. In a statement, Human Rights…
30 Killed in Sectarian Clashes Over Land Dispute in Pakistan
September 26, 2024
30 Killed in Sectarian Clashes Over Land Dispute in Pakistan
At least 30 people have died in ongoing clashes between armed Shiite and Sunni Muslims in Kurram, a district in northwest Pakistan, due to a persistent land dispute, Dawn reported today. The violence erupted over the weekend and continued into…
India-Controlled Kashmir Votes in Historic Local Elections as Foreign Diplomats Observe
September 26, 2024
India-Controlled Kashmir Votes in Historic Local Elections as Foreign Diplomats Observe
Residents in Indian-controlled Kashmir participated in the second phase of local government elections on September 25, with a turnout of about 55%, Associated Press reported yesterday. This marks the first vote since the Indian government revoked the region’s semi-autonomy in…
Afghan refugees face harsh conditions as deportations from Iran surge
September 25, 2024
Afghan refugees face harsh conditions as deportations from Iran surge
Thousands of Afghan refugees are returning to Afghanistan daily from Iran, often under harsh conditions, following increased deportations, news reports confirm. Many, some born in Iran, have been expelled after their visas expired or were caught without proper documents. Around…
UNICEF Warns of Catastrophic Impact on Children Amid Escalating Violence in Lebanon
September 25, 2024
UNICEF Warns of Catastrophic Impact on Children Amid Escalating Violence in Lebanon
UNICEF reported that at least 35 children were killed in Lebanon on Monday, surpassing the total number of child fatalities in the past 11 months, Anadolu Agency revealed yesterday. The deputy representative to Lebanon, Ettie Higgins, stated that over 1,645…
Desperation of Citizens Amid Taliban Oppression: 80 Arrested, 38 Executed in September
September 25, 2024
Desperation of Citizens Amid Taliban Oppression: 80 Arrested, 38 Executed in September
In September 2024, the Taliban’s enforcement of its rule resulted in the arrest of approximately 81 individuals and the execution of at least 38, despite their assurances of a general amnesty. This crackdown has predominantly targeted former military personnel and…
Renewed Sectarian Violence in Pakistan Claims 15 Lives
September 25, 2024
Renewed Sectarian Violence in Pakistan Claims 15 Lives
At least 15 people have died in renewed clashes between two tribes in Kurram district, northwestern Pakistan, as a longstanding land dispute escalates into sectarian violence, Arab News revealed yesterday. The conflict involves a Sunni tribe and a Shia tribe,…
Restrictions Imposed in Jammu and Kashmir Amid Elections
September 25, 2024
Restrictions Imposed in Jammu and Kashmir Amid Elections
The Indian administration has implemented strict restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in the summer capital, Srinagar, from September 23 to September 25 at 6:00 PM, Kashmir Media Service reported yesterday. District Magistrate Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat issued prohibitory orders…
Israeli airstrikes force thousands of families in southern Lebanon to flee their homes
September 24, 2024
Israeli airstrikes force thousands of families in southern Lebanon to flee their homes
Large numbers of Lebanese citizens are fleeing southern Lebanon towards Syria following hundreds of airstrikes launched by the Israeli army on the region, news sources told Shia Waves Agency. Waves of displacement began at dawn, with many families expected to…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi permits allocating funds from Imam’s share to support families in Lebanon
September 24, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi permits allocating funds from Imam’s share to support families in Lebanon
The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Hosseini Shirazi, has issued a statement permitting the allocation of funds from the Imam’s share to support believers affected by the ongoing Israeli aggression in southern Lebanon. This decision…