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Curfew extended in Buthidaung and Maungdaw
August 14, 2016
Curfew extended in Buthidaung and Maungdaw
The evening curfew in two northern Rakhine State townships was extended, according to local officials. The evening curfew in two northern Rakhine State townships was extended, according to local officials. The late-night clampdown has been in place since…
‘Taliban likely to overrun Imam Sahib’
August 14, 2016
‘Taliban likely to overrun Imam Sahib’
The Provincial Council head of northern Kunduz province on Friday warned of Taliban’s possible attempt to overrun the Imam Sahib district. The Provincial Council head of northern Kunduz province on Friday warned of Taliban’s possible attempt to overrun…
Old English Church converts to Islamic Center
August 14, 2016
Old English Church converts to Islamic Center
Following the efforts and endeavors of the Shiite minority residing in Peterborough England, and with an attempt to provide a center for Muslim worshipers to perform their prayers as well as holding rituals, the city’s old church was bought and…
Afghan-Pakistan ISIL’s Hafiz Saeed Khan killed
August 14, 2016
Afghan-Pakistan ISIL’s Hafiz Saeed Khan killed
The leader of the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) group in Afghanistan and Pakistan was killed in a US drone strike, US and Afghan officials have confirmed. The leader of the so-called Islamic State…
SRW: Nigerian Cleric’s Health Deteriorating
August 14, 2016
SRW: Nigerian Cleric’s Health Deteriorating
Senior Nigerian Shia cleric Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky’s health has been worsening, Shia Rights Watch (SRW) said. Senior Nigerian Shia cleric Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky’s health has been worsening, Shia Rights Watch (SRW) said. The rights body, headquartered in the…
Travel Agency Offers Muslim-Friendly Tours in Osaka, Japan
August 13, 2016
Travel Agency Offers Muslim-Friendly Tours in Osaka, Japan
A travel agency based in Osaka city, Japan, is offering tours catering specifically to Muslim visitors, a growing segment of inbound travelers from abroad, featuring a visit to a mosque, halal food and an attendant who adheres to Islam. …
Hijab-wearing Muslim women face discrimination in UK
August 13, 2016
Hijab-wearing Muslim women face discrimination in UK
British women wearing Hijab are facing work discrimination as employers prefer hiring non-veil-wearing employees, a new inquiry finds. British women wearing Hijab are facing work discrimination as employers prefer hiring non-veil-wearing employees, a new inquiry finds. UK lawmakers…
Nigerian army fire tear-gas at ‘Free Zakzaky’ peaceful protesters in Zaria
August 13, 2016
Nigerian army fire tear-gas at ‘Free Zakzaky’ peaceful protesters in Zaria
Thousands of Muslims that gathered for the Free Zakzaky, peaceful protest, were tear gassed by mobile policemen on Thursday August 11 2016 in Zaria metropolis. Thousands of Muslims that gathered for the Free Zakzaky, peaceful protest, were tear…
ISIS threaten Shiite Muslims in Pakistan: Accept our Islam or be killed
August 13, 2016
ISIS threaten Shiite Muslims in Pakistan: Accept our Islam or be killed
The so-called Islamic State militants profess to kill Shia Muslims across DI Khan if they do not follow their rulings and raise their flags. The so-called Islamic State militants profess to kill Shia Muslims across DI Khan if…
Muslim Woman Says Chicago Police Officers Ripped Off Her Hijab, Suit Says
August 13, 2016
Muslim Woman Says Chicago Police Officers Ripped Off Her Hijab, Suit Says
A Muslim woman says that Chicago police officers ripped off her hijab and niqab as she walked up the staircase to a train and accused her of being a “terrorist,” according to a federal lawsuit and her lawyer. …