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UN visit to Bamiyan highlights Hazara struggles under Taliban rule A high-level delegation from the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), led by political affairs chief Georgette Gagnon, visited Bamiyan province—home to a majority of Shia Hazaras—for the first time…

CAIR calls for US to designate India as ‘country of particular concern’ over demolition of Muslim homes ——————————————— The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has urged the US State Department to designate India as a “country of particular concern” following…

Iraq Releases Over 1,500 Detainees Under Amnesty Law ————————– Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council announced the release of 1,534 detainees and convicts from prisons and detention centers nationwide between May 25 and May 29, 2025, as part of the amended Amnesty…

In his recent Eid al-Adha message, Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada declared his absolute authority, emphasizing that obedience to his decrees is “obligatory” for all, aiming to consolidate their “Islamic system.” He called on clerics and intellectuals to support this vision…

Iraq to Host Geneva Conference on Repatriation of al-Hol Camp Families ———————————— The Iraqi government announced plans to hold a conference in Geneva this September aimed at facilitating the repatriation of families linked to ISIS from the al-Hol camp in…

Pakistan Imposes Strict Curfew in North Waziristan Amid Rising Violence ————————————– The Pakistani military imposed a strict curfew across North Waziristan on Tuesday, severely restricting civilian movement in the volatile region near the Afghan border, Amu TV reported. The curfew…

Cholera outbreak in Yemen’s Ibb province sparks fears of humanitarian crisis A serious cholera outbreak is spreading rapidly in Ibb province, central Yemen, amid a sharp deterioration in healthcare services. Medical sources report that hospitals and clinics are receiving dozens…

CAIR files complaint against Domino’s over alleged anti-Muslim incident in Michigan The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has filed an official complaint against a Domino’s Pizza branch in Michigan after a Muslim family was allegedly subjected to a discriminatory and…

Violence in Syria claims hundreds of lives in May, including children The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has documented the killing of 428 people across Syria in May, including 295 civilians, amid ongoing violence and lawlessness despite repeated international calls…

US approves Syria’s plan to integrate foreign jihadist ex-rebels, including Uyghurs from China, into its army —————————————— The United States has approved a plan by Syria’s new leadership to integrate approximately 3,500 foreign jihadist ex-rebels, mainly Uyghurs from China and…