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Amid rising death penalty cases, Saudi Arabia executes two Shia Bahrainis accused of terrorism
May 30, 2023
Amid rising death penalty cases, Saudi Arabia executes two Shia Bahrainis accused of terrorism
Saudi Arabia has carried out the execution of two Shia Bahraini nationals, Jaafar Sultan and Sadiq Thamer, on charges of plotting “terrorist” operations, according to a statement by the Saudi Ministry of Interior. The executions, carried out last Monday, mark…
HRW condemns desecration of Prophet Muhammad’s mother’s holy grave in Saudi Arabia
May 24, 2023
HRW condemns desecration of Prophet Muhammad’s mother’s holy grave in Saudi Arabia
Human Rights Watch, HRW, has expressed its strong condemnation over the desecration of the Prophet’s mother, Sayyeda Amina bint Wahab, peace be upon them, in Al-Abwa village in Saudi Arabia. HRW said in a statement received by Shia Waves that…
Saudi Arabia executes three young Shias from Qatif based on trumped-up charges
May 23, 2023
Saudi Arabia executes three young Shias from Qatif based on trumped-up charges
Saudi authorities have executed three young men from the Shia-populated Qatif region over alleged charges of involvement in sabotage activities. The Saudi Ministry of Interior claimed in a statement on Monday that the death sentences were carried out against Hassan…
American Shia pilgrims released after detained on visiting Al-Baqi
May 23, 2023
American Shia pilgrims released after detained on visiting Al-Baqi
Three American Shia pilgrims of Hajj were released after a 12-day detention in Saudi Arabia, and returned safely to their homes, according to a statement by Al Baqee Organization. Sajjad Lakhani, I. Bader, and Dr. Shafeeq Bader were part of…
Int’l human rights organizations call on Expo2023 organizers to reject Saudi Arabia’s candidature
May 19, 2023
Int’l human rights organizations call on Expo2023 organizers to reject Saudi Arabia’s candidature
Twelve human rights organizations have urged the organizers of “Expo2030” to not allow Saudi Arabia to host this world event, noting that Saudi Arabia’s poor record on human rights will mire the event. Four countries have submitted competing candidatures to…
International human rights organizations call on Saudi government to respect human rights
May 18, 2023
International human rights organizations call on Saudi government to respect human rights
Amnesty International and “Human Rights Watch” requested the government of Saudi Arabia to respect human rights. A joint statement released by these two international organizations, a copy of which was obtained by Shia Voice, reads: It is obligatory for the…
Saudi Shia teenager’s family seeks US help to prevent death sentence
May 12, 2023
Saudi Shia teenager’s family seeks US help to prevent death sentence
The family of Abdullah Al-Darazi, a Saudi Shia teenager facing the death penalty over his participation in protests in the country’s eastern Qatif province, is seeking help from the United States to intervene ahead of the upcoming ruling. Al-Darazi was…
Shia Rights Watch issues its monthly report on human rights violations against Shia Muslims
May 6, 2023
Shia Rights Watch issues its monthly report on human rights violations against Shia Muslims
The ‘Shia Rights Watch’ organization has released its monthly report on the most prominent human rights violations committed against Shia Muslims from April 1st to May 1st, 2023. The five-page report has reviewed terrorist attacks, armed conflicts, bombings and acts…
Shawwal 15th marks Martyrdom anniversary of Hamza ibn ‘Abdul-Muttalib
May 6, 2023
Shawwal 15th marks Martyrdom anniversary of Hamza ibn ‘Abdul-Muttalib
The 15th of Shawwal marks the martyrdom anniversary of Hamza Seyyed al-Shuhada, peace be upon him, one of the fiercest defenders of the Messenger of God, peace be upon him and his pure family. Hamza ibn ‘Abdul-Muttalib, nicknamed Asad-ullah or…
Saudi authorities behead Shia man in Al Awamiyah on trumped-up insecurity charges
May 3, 2023
Saudi authorities behead Shia man in Al Awamiyah on trumped-up insecurity charges
The Saudi authorities have executed a Shia young man from Al Awamiyah region on fabricated charges that he had threatened the security of the Kingdom. Local media outlets reported that the Saudi authorities had carried out on Shawwal 12th, corresponding…