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Three out five human rights defenders face online harassment worldwide, new survey reveals

Three out five human rights defenders face online harassment worldwide, new survey reveals

A new analysis, carried out by Amnesty International across 59 counties, has found that three out of five child and young human rights defenders face online harassment in connection with their activism. More than 1400 young activists participated in the…
UNRWA demands immediate opening of crossings to deliver food aid to Gazans

UNRWA demands immediate opening of crossings to deliver food aid to Gazans

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) stated that the people of the Gaza Strip “have lost all means of life,” demanding the opening of crossings and the entry of sufficient food…
Childhood exposure to air pollution connected to developing bronchitis in adulthood, research finds

Childhood exposure to air pollution connected to developing bronchitis in adulthood, research finds

New research by a team from the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine has found evidence linking long-term childhood exposure to air pollution with the development of bronchitis symptoms in adulthood. The study utilized data from 1,308 participants…
Pakistan Sees Decline in Militant Attacks in June

Pakistan Sees Decline in Militant Attacks in June

June saw a 20% decline in militant attacks across Pakistan, resulting in fewer deaths and injuries, Dawn Newspaper reported today. According to the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies, militants carried out 69 attacks last month, leaving 60 people…
Pakistan: Police in Lahore put on high alert ahead of Holy Muharram

Pakistan: Police in Lahore put on high alert ahead of Holy Muharram

Ahead of the month of Muharram, the Lahore police has put security on high alert and intensified the security of mosques, imam bargahs, and key places, Pakistani Samaa TV said on Sunday. The Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamiana…
Iraq: Minister of Interior chairs meeting to discuss security plans ahead of Holy Arba’een

Iraq: Minister of Interior chairs meeting to discuss security plans ahead of Holy Arba’een

The Iraqi Minister of Interior, Abdul Amir al-Shammari, held on Saturday a meeting to discuss the security procedures and plans for the coming Tenth of Muharram and Holy Arba’een pilgrimages. According to a statement released by the Ministry, “the meeting,…
German researcher presents study on Imam Ali’s views, their relevance to Muslims in Europe

German researcher presents study on Imam Ali’s views, their relevance to Muslims in Europe

Dr. Markus Mehdi Gerhold, an academic researcher from Germany, discussed a study addressing the thoughts of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, and their connection to the daily life of Muslims in Europe. The researcher presented his study during the…
Iraq ranks 11 on Global Terrorism Index 2023

Iraq ranks 11 on Global Terrorism Index 2023

Iraq has ranked 11th globally and 2nd in the Arab world among the countries most affected by terrorism, according to the Global Terrorism Index 2023. According to a statement by the Strategic Center for Human Rights, “Iraq is ranked second…
Egypt: Criminal Court sentences defendant in murder of Shia cleric Hassan Shehata to 10 years

Egypt: Criminal Court sentences defendant in murder of Shia cleric Hassan Shehata to 10 years

The Second Terrorism Circuit of the State Security Criminal Court in Egypt sentenced a defendant to 10 years in prison with hard labour on Saturday for his involvement in the murder of the Shia cleric Hassan Shehata, in a retrial…
City of Leicester prepares to host largest mourning procession on 7th Muharram

City of Leicester prepares to host largest mourning procession on 7th Muharram

The city of Leicester in England will host the largest mourning procession on the 7th day of the upcoming month of Muharram, organized in partnership with several Shia centres and Husseiniyas in the city, to commemorate the tragic event of…
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