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FreeMuslim Association urges Syrians to preserve state, protect its institutions
December 9, 2024
FreeMuslim Association urges Syrians to preserve state, protect its institutions
The FreeMuslim Association, an international anti-violence organization, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing political and security developments in Syria, warning of the negative repercussions of a political system collapse on Syrian society. In a statement received by Shia Waves…
US Airstrikes Target 75 ISIS Camps in Syria
December 9, 2024
US Airstrikes Target 75 ISIS Camps in Syria
On Sunday, the United States military conducted airstrikes against 75 ISIS camps in Syria, aiming to prevent the group from exploiting recent turmoil in the region, Rudaw reported yesterday. The operation, coordinated by the Central Command (CENTCOM), is part of…
Taliban Prisons: 31 Methods of Torture Documented
December 9, 2024
Taliban Prisons: 31 Methods of Torture Documented
Research by Afghanistan International reveals that detainees in Taliban intelligence agency prisons endure 31 distinct forms of torture, the newspaper’s website reported in an article. This study, based on interviews with 38 former detainees, highlights the severe mistreatment faced by…
Opposition militants declare Syria’s Damascus ‘liberated’, al-Assad ousted
December 8, 2024
Opposition militants declare Syria’s Damascus ‘liberated’, al-Assad ousted
Opposition fighters in Syria announced today, December 8, the end of Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year rule, claiming victory in Damascus following a swift offensive that began on November 27. During a live broadcast on Syrian national television, a leader from the…
Surge in Violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A Year in Review
December 8, 2024
Surge in Violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A Year in Review
According to Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Department, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region has experienced a troubling increase in violent attacks this year, Khaama Press reported yesterday. Official data reveals that the province was targeted 636 times, resulting in 275 fatalities and 460 injuries.…
Non-Communicable Diseases Cause 60% of Deaths in Pakistan: WHO Report
December 7, 2024
Non-Communicable Diseases Cause 60% of Deaths in Pakistan: WHO Report
A recent World Health Organization (WHO) report reveals that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for over 60% of annual deaths in Pakistan, Dawn newspaper reported yesterday. This alarming trend was highlighted during a national dialogue organized by the Pakistan National Heart…
U.S. Embassy Reports 25% Increase in Forced Marriages and 45% in Early Marriages in Afghanistan
December 7, 2024
U.S. Embassy Reports 25% Increase in Forced Marriages and 45% in Early Marriages in Afghanistan
The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan reported on Friday, December 6, an alarming increases in forced and early marriages among Afghan girls, coinciding with the closure of schools, Khaama Press reported yesterday. In a video message, Joel Sandford, head of the…
Syria crisis worsens as fighting displaces thousands
December 6, 2024
Syria crisis worsens as fighting displaces thousands
The United Nations has warned that escalating violence in Syria could force up to 1.5 million people to flee their homes. Since late November, over 280,000 people have already been displaced by intensified clashes, according to Samer AbdelJaber, Director at…
Afghanistan: 15M People At Risk Of Extreme Hunger Due To Severe Winter
December 6, 2024
Afghanistan: 15M People At Risk Of Extreme Hunger Due To Severe Winter
As winter approaches, international aid organizations warn that nearly 15 million people in Afghanistan are at risk of extreme hunger, Afghanistan International reported yesterday. The World Food Programme (WFP) and Save the Children estimate that one in three Afghans will…
Arrest Warrant Issued for Bushra Bibi Amid Ongoing Legal Turmoil for Imran Khan
December 6, 2024
Arrest Warrant Issued for Bushra Bibi Amid Ongoing Legal Turmoil for Imran Khan
A Pakistani court has issued an arrest warrant for Bushra Bibi, the wife of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, linked to a corruption case involving the unlawful sale of state gifts valued at over 140 million rupees, Arab News reported.…