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Saudi builds wall depriving women from viewing Baqi cemetery

Saudi builds wall depriving women from viewing Baqi cemetery

Local sources revealed that the officials of the Saudi government have made it impossible for women to perform Ziyarah of the graves of the Imams of Baqi, peace be upon them, by building a wall around the Baqi cemetery. Prior…
Saudi Arabia executes three young Shia activists

Saudi Arabia executes three young Shia activists

The media sources of the Arab world on Sunday, June 4, announced the execution of three young Shiites in the Qatif region of Saudi Arabia. Independent news sources considered these executions as politically motivated and classified them under the title…
Saudi specialized Criminal Court sentences woman activist for 30 years over Twitter posts

Saudi specialized Criminal Court sentences woman activist for 30 years over Twitter posts

The Suadi Specialized Criminal Court has sentenced the prisoner of conscience, Fatima Al-Showarbi, to 30 years; and banned her from traveling for the same period after she completes her prison term. According to Saudi informed sources, Al-Showarbi was detained in…
Shia Rights Watch releases its monthly report on anti-Shia violations worldwide

Shia Rights Watch releases its monthly report on anti-Shia violations worldwide

The International Shia Rights Watch Organization has issued its monthly report for May on the most prominent human rights violations against Shia Muslims around the world. The five-page report included a review of major terrorist attacks, including bombings, as well…
Amid rising death penalty cases, Saudi Arabia executes two Shia Bahrainis accused of terrorism

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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