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		53% of journalists lost jobs, over 50% of media houses shut down in Afghanistan after takeover by Taliban
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
March 20, 2023
53% of journalists lost jobs, over 50% of media houses shut down in Afghanistan after takeover by Taliban
						On Saturday, the Afghanistan National Journalists Union (ANJU) published a report, highlighting that 53% of journalists in the country lost their jobs after the takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban. The report also pointed out that over 50% of media…					
				
			
		Bahraini detainee calls on OHCHR to increase observers at prisons
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
March 20, 2023
Bahraini detainee calls on OHCHR to increase observers at prisons
						The Bahraini political detainee and is sentenced to life, Sayyed Abbas Mahdi, who is in prison for 10 years now, has directed a message to the OHCHR, calling on him to increase observers at the Bahraini prisons. In his message,…					
				
			
		Makkah: Kiswa maintenance staff work hard to ensure Kaaba cover looks best during Ramadan
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
March 20, 2023
Makkah: Kiswa maintenance staff work hard to ensure Kaaba cover looks best during Ramadan
						The Grand Mosque’s Kiswa Maintenance Department said that it has carried out work recently to maintain the Kiswa that covers the Kaaba, fix its edges and tighten the belt that surrounds it, to help ensure it looks its best during…					
				
			
		British newspaper “The Guardian” publishes new view on Rohingya Muslims’ deteriorating situation
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
March 20, 2023
British newspaper “The Guardian” publishes new view on Rohingya Muslims’ deteriorating situation
						The hungry and desperate are now much more so. Last month, the rations to Rohingya living in the world’s largest refugee camp – Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh – were slashed. Another drastic cut is due next month. This is, as a…					
				
			
		New UNICEF report shows 190 million children in Africa at risk of water-related diseases
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
March 20, 2023
New UNICEF report shows 190 million children in Africa at risk of water-related diseases
						A new analysis from the UN children’s agency, UNICEF, published on Mrach. 19 shows that some 190 million children in 10 African countries are at the highest risk from a convergence of three water-related threats – inadequate water, sanitation, and…					
				
			
		Chicago-based IEC Husaini School organizes Art Exhibition to commemorate Al-Baqee Anniversary
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
March 20, 2023
Chicago-based IEC Husaini School organizes Art Exhibition to commemorate Al-Baqee Anniversary
						Islamic Education Center (IEC) Husaini School, in cooperation with Al-Baqee organization, held an event titled: “Lady Zainab Azadari Art Exhibition” to honor the memory of Baqee cemetery one hundred years after its demolition. The occasion showcased the talents of young…					
				
			
		Human Rights: A quarter of humanity now lives in places affected by conflict
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
March 20, 2023
Human Rights: A quarter of humanity now lives in places affected by conflict
						The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights warned on Tuesday that a quarter of humanity today lives in places affected by conflict, a scenario in which civilians bear the brunt of the suffering. “The contempt for human beings reaches agonising…					
				
			
		At least 16 dead after magnitude 6.8 earthquake shakes Ecuador
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
March 19, 2023
At least 16 dead after magnitude 6.8 earthquake shakes Ecuador
						At least 16 people died after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck southern Ecuador on Saturday afternoon, according to government officials. The earthquake struck near the southern town of Baláo and was more than 65 km (nearly 41 miles) deep, according…					
				
			
		Imam Hussein Holy Shrine re-opens hospital after new wards added
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
March 19, 2023
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine re-opens hospital after new wards added
						The legal custodian of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, Sheikh Abdul Mahdi al-Karbalai has reopened on Saturday the expansion project of Safeer al-Hussein Hospital which is dedicated to surgical operations and other medical consultations and services. Al-Karbalai said in a statement…					
				
			
		Employees at Imam Ali Holy Shrine continue extension works around courtyard
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
March 19, 2023
Employees at Imam Ali Holy Shrine continue extension works around courtyard
						The Expansion Committee at Imam Ali Holy Shrine has announced the start of its campaign to remove commercial buildings and shops located on the south-western side opposite to (Al-Qibla) and (Al-Faraj) gates. The head of the Engineering Affairs Department, Eng.…