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Pakistan Cracks Down on Human Smuggling Following Mediterranean Tragedies
February 1, 2025
Pakistan Cracks Down on Human Smuggling Following Mediterranean Tragedies
Pakistan has intensified its crackdown on human smuggling networks after recent boat disasters in the Mediterranean, resulting in the deaths of at least 43 Pakistanis off Morocco, Al Jazeera reported. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif dismissed Ahmed Ishaq Jahangir, head of…
Pakistan: Journalists Protest Against Peca Amendments
February 1, 2025
Pakistan: Journalists Protest Against Peca Amendments
Journalists across Pakistan mounted protests on Friday against recent amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca), which were quickly passed by parliament and signed into law by President Asif Ali Zardari, Dawn Newspaper reported. The Pakistan Federal Union…
Iraq recovers stolen ancient artefacts from Italy
January 31, 2025
Iraq recovers stolen ancient artefacts from Italy
A collection of stolen ancient artefacts is set to be returned to Iraq after being displayed at a ceremony in Rome, The National reported. The event, held at the Iraqi embassy, was attended by Iraq’s ambassador to Italy, Saywan Sabir…
UN seeks $500 million to support human rights work in 2025
January 31, 2025
UN seeks $500 million to support human rights work in 2025
The United Nations human rights office has launched an appeal for $500 million in funding for 2025, warning that a shortfall could have serious consequences for global human rights efforts. Speaking at the UN in Geneva, High Commissioner for Human…
87% of Muslim students in Germany face racism in schools and public spaces
January 31, 2025
87% of Muslim students in Germany face racism in schools and public spaces
Muslim students in Germany gathered in Frankfurt for their annual meeting, where discussions focused on various social issues, including racism and its impact on daily life, news outlet Global News reported. The session on racism, presented by a group of…
Afghanistan’s pistachio forests declining due to war and poverty, warns FAO
January 31, 2025
Afghanistan’s pistachio forests declining due to war and poverty, warns FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned that war, poverty, and deforestation have led to the severe destruction of Afghanistan’s pistachio forests, Afghan news agency Khaama Press reported. In a statement, the FAO noted that the country once had…
Jet and army helicopter collide near Washington, killing 67 passengers
January 31, 2025
Jet and army helicopter collide near Washington, killing 67 passengers
A jetliner carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with a U.S. Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport, sending both aircraft into the Potomac River and killing all 67 people on board. Three soldiers were aboard the helicopter.…
Surge in jihadi madrassa construction under Taliban rule, new report reveals
January 31, 2025
Surge in jihadi madrassa construction under Taliban rule, new report reveals
The Afghanistan Human Rights Center has reported a sharp rise in the construction of jihadi madrassas under Taliban rule, citing concerns over their long-term impact on the country’s youth. The 30-page report highlights how these institutions serve as a means…
Australia ranks among most dissatisfied nations on housing, new survey reveals
January 31, 2025
Australia ranks among most dissatisfied nations on housing, new survey reveals
A new Gallup survey has found that Australians are among the most frustrated in the world over housing affordability, with dissatisfaction reaching record levels, Reuters reported. Over 75% of Australians surveyed in 2024 expressed discontent, compared to a 50% median…
Indian American Group highlights rising human rights concerns in India
January 31, 2025
Indian American Group highlights rising human rights concerns in India
The Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) has released a report detailing a worsening human rights crisis in India in 2024, The Week magazine said. The Washington-based organization claims that religious freedom and civil rights have continued to deteriorate, citing discriminatory…