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Bahrain cracks down on Formula One protesters
April 16, 2017
Bahrain cracks down on Formula One protesters
Security forces in Bahrain have cracked down hard on people protesting the country’s hosting of the Formula One race, which they say serves to distract world attention away from the government’s large-scale rights violations. Security forces in Bahrain have…
Terrorists attack civilian bus leaving Shia enclave in Idlib
April 16, 2017
Terrorists attack civilian bus leaving Shia enclave in Idlib
The militants of Faylaq Al-Sham attacked a bus last night that was filled with civilians leaving the predominately Shia villages of Al-Fou’aa and Kafraya in the Idlib countryside. The militants of Faylaq Al-Sham attacked a bus last night that…
Iraq gets UN Deputy Secretary General position for first time in its history
April 16, 2017
Iraq gets UN Deputy Secretary General position for first time in its history
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Iraq received, for the first time, the position of United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, pointing out that the site represents evidence of Iraq’s restoration of its leading role in international and regional organizations. …
SRW condemns forcible displacement of the people of al-Fo’a and Kufria
April 16, 2017
SRW condemns forcible displacement of the people of al-Fo’a and Kufria
Shia Rights Watch International Organization has condemned the forced displacement of the people of Kufriya and al-Foha, saying the latest agreement to evacuate residents from these towns is a flagrant violation of human rights and international law. Shia Rights…
ISIS has lost most territory it held in Iraq – Iraqi spokesman
April 15, 2017
ISIS has lost most territory it held in Iraq – Iraqi spokesman
ISIS has lost most of the territory it has held in Iraq since 2014, an Iraqi military spokesman said on Tuesday. ISIS has lost most of the territory it has held in Iraq since 2014, an Iraqi military spokesman…
PMU picture exhibition held in Pakistan
April 15, 2017
PMU picture exhibition held in Pakistan
Within the activities of the Cultural Week Festival being held by Imam Hussein Holy Shrine in Pakistan, is an exhibition displaying the pictures of the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) showing their heroic stories in combating ISIS. Within the activities…
250ISIS Militants killed in Hamza Operation
April 13, 2017
250ISIS Militants killed in Hamza Operation
Local officials in Nangarhar province on Monday said a 10-day operation named ‘Hamza’ was launched by Afghan Special Forces in cooperation with foreign troops and are ongoing in Kot and Achin districts. Local officials in Nangarhar province on Monday…
Sources: Syria, militants set to evacuate four towns as part of deal
April 13, 2017
Sources: Syria, militants set to evacuate four towns as part of deal
The Syrian government and militants are reportedly set to begin the evacuation of four towns in Idlib and Damascus Countryside as part of a deal they reached late last month. The Syrian government and militants are reportedly set to…
First Shia woman on trial in Saudi Arabia over protests
April 13, 2017
First Shia woman on trial in Saudi Arabia over protests
Saudi authorities have started legal proceedings against a Shia woman for taking part in protests in the east of the country, where Shias have for long complained about discrimination. Saudi authorities have started legal proceedings against a Shia woman…
Millions across Yemen, Africa could be at risk of death from starvation – UN agency
April 13, 2017
Millions across Yemen, Africa could be at risk of death from starvation – UN agency
Warning of increasing risk of mass deaths from starvation in many countries in Africa and in Yemen due to worsening drought and conflict, the United Nations Refugee Agency has called for international support to prevent the repeat of the 2011…