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Conflict in Parachinar Claims Lives of 128 Children
December 30, 2024
Conflict in Parachinar Claims Lives of 128 Children
Former federal minister Sajid Hussain Tori reported on Sunday that at least 128 children have died in Parachinar since the onset of violent tribal clashes nearly three months ago, Dawn Newspaper reported yesterday. The conflict, which began in November, has…
Three new mass graves discovered in Syria’s Homs
December 30, 2024
Three new mass graves discovered in Syria’s Homs
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has reported the discovery of three new mass graves in the village of al-Qabu in Homs countryside, containing the remains of 20 unidentified individuals believed to have been forcibly disappeared during the rule of…
Nearly 300 arrested as Syrian de facto government cracks down on Assad loyalists: monitor
December 30, 2024
Nearly 300 arrested as Syrian de facto government cracks down on Assad loyalists: monitor
In a significant crackdown, Syria’s new authorities have arrested nearly 300 individuals, including informants, pro-regime fighters, and former soldiers, following the ousting of former president Bashar Assad by militants from the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), Arab News reported.…
Taliban reinforce ban on women working in NGOs
December 30, 2024
Taliban reinforce ban on women working in NGOs
The Taliban have reiterated their ban on women working in non-governmental organizations, issuing a follow-up letter dated December 26, 2024, to enforce compliance with their December 2022 directive, Afghan Amu news outlet said on Sunday. The Ministry of Economy instructed…
Iraq: Over 2,000 Yazidi Women Receive Salaries Under Survivors Law
December 30, 2024
Iraq: Over 2,000 Yazidi Women Receive Salaries Under Survivors Law
Over 2,200 Yazidi women, survivors of the ISIS genocide a decade ago, are now receiving monthly salaries from the Iraqi government under the Yazidi Survivors Law, enacted in March 2021, Rudaw reported yesterday. Sarab Ilias, head of the Yazidis affairs…
UN warns of landmine threat in Afghanistan, children most at risk
December 30, 2024
UN warns of landmine threat in Afghanistan, children most at risk
Afghanistan remains one of the world’s most heavily mine-affected countries after decades of conflict, according to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). In a statement released Sunday, UNAMA highlighted the disproportionate impact of landmines and unexploded ordnance on…
Shia Muslims in Pakistan protest against sectarian violence and government inaction
December 29, 2024
Shia Muslims in Pakistan protest against sectarian violence and government inaction
Shia Muslims in a number of Pakistani cities have staged protests against escalating sectarian violence, particularly the recent attacks in Parachinar that claimed over 130 lives. According to local reports, protesters set up tents and gathered to voice their frustration…
Iraq’s Parliament plans to legislate a law to protect Quran memorizers’ rights
December 29, 2024
Iraq’s Parliament plans to legislate a law to protect Quran memorizers’ rights
The Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament announced on Saturday his intention to legislate a law aimed at safeguarding the rights of Quran memorizers in Iraq. This announcement was made during a central ceremony held in Baghdad to honor 1,000 male…
Bahraini authorities prevent Shia Muslims from holding Friday prayer in Diraz
December 29, 2024
Bahraini authorities prevent Shia Muslims from holding Friday prayer in Diraz
For the 13th consecutive week, Bahraini authorities have continued to block the largest Friday prayer gathering for Shia Muslims at Imam Al-Sadiq Mosque in the town of Diraz, located in the capital, Manama. Local Bahraini sources reported that on Friday,…
Office of Grand Ayatullah Shirazi Distributes Coal among Needy in Mazar-i-Sharif
December 29, 2024
Office of Grand Ayatullah Shirazi Distributes Coal among Needy in Mazar-i-Sharif
The office of Grand Ayatullah Shirazi launched the second phase of winter fuel distribution last Friday, where over 120 tons of coal were distributed to more than 500 needy families and orphans in Mazar-i-Sharif. This charitable initiative was conducted in…