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Human rights report: Saudi authorities carried out 1,083 death sentences in 8 years

Human rights report: Saudi authorities carried out 1,083 death sentences in 8 years

The European Saudi Organisation for Human Rights (ESOHR) has revealed that Saudi Arabia has carried out 1,083 death sentences since King Salman took power in 2015 until the first half of 2023. In its report, the ESOHR said that “Since…
Saudi authorities behead two Shia citizens from Eastern Province

Saudi authorities behead two Shia citizens from Eastern Province

The Saudi authorities have executed two Shia citizens from the Eastern Province on accusations of shooting security personnel, possessing weapons and covering up armed men, as per the country’s Ministry of Interior. Local media outlets said that the Saudi authorities…
UN experts call on Saudi Arabia to release two women detained over tweets

UN experts call on Saudi Arabia to release two women detained over tweets

According to a report monitored by Shia Waves Agency on Saturday, UN experts called for the release of two Saudi women who are sentenced for dozens of years over posts on social media platforms. The court’s decision to imprision Salma…
Shia Rights Watch publishes its monthly report on anti-Shia violations

Shia Rights Watch publishes its monthly report on anti-Shia violations

Shia Rights Watch (SRW) released its monthly report detailing the most prominent human rights violations committed against Shia Muslims worldwide for June 2023. The report highlights several terrorist attacks by extremist groups against Shia Muslims and the oppression and persecution they…
Delegation of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi offers best of services to honourable pilgrims

Delegation of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi offers best of services to honourable pilgrims

 The Hajj delegation of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has continued providing various religious and cultural services to the honorable pilgrims in Holy Mecca. The Shia Waves correspondent to Holy Mecca said that, “The Hajj…
Defying high prices, pilgrims from round the world embark on Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca

Defying high prices, pilgrims from round the world embark on Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca

Over 2 million haj pilgrims are expected to participate in the 2023 pilgrimage season in Mecca and Medina. Despite the global economic conditions and higher prices for haj services, the number of pilgrims continues to rise. Saudi authorities reported that…
Saudi arrests Bahraini Shia cleric during Hajj rituals

Saudi arrests Bahraini Shia cleric during Hajj rituals

A Bahraini Shiite cleric, Sheikh Jamil Al-Baqari, was arrested by Saudi security agents during the Hajj rituals this year, television network reported. The report indicates that the cleric of the Bahraini caravan was arrested because he recited the prayer for…
Saudi authorities execute Shia man on accusations of joining anti-government protests

Saudi authorities execute Shia man on accusations of joining anti-government protests

The Saudi authorities have executed a Shia young man on accusations of taking part in anti-government protests, as part of its series of executions against the followers of AhlulBayet, peace be upon them. Informed sources and Saudi activists said that…
Shirazi Hajj delegation begins its religious, cultural activities in Holy Medina

Shirazi Hajj delegation begins its religious, cultural activities in Holy Medina

The Hajj delegation of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi has begun its cultural and religious activities in Holy Medina. The correspondent of Shia Waves Agency in Medina said that, “The Hajj delegation of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi has begun its…
Hajj delegation of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s office arrive in holy Madina

Hajj delegation of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s office arrive in holy Madina

The members of the Hajj delegation of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s office traveled to the holy city of Madinah for their annual service to Hajj pilgrims. After arriving in the city, the delegation set up the Hajj Office of the Grand…
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