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SRW Issues Statement Following Displacement of Over 25,000 Shia from West al-Assi Villages
December 23, 2024
SRW Issues Statement Following Displacement of Over 25,000 Shia from West al-Assi Villages
The International Shia Rights Watch, affiliated with the World Foundation of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi, has issued a statement condemning the displacement of over 25,000 Shia individuals from the Syrian villages of West al-Assi by terrorist groups. The text of the…
Al-Najaf Center for Strategic Studies Holds First Conference on Radiology and Medical Imaging
December 23, 2024
Al-Najaf Center for Strategic Studies Holds First Conference on Radiology and Medical Imaging
The Al-Najaf Center for Strategic Studies (NCSS), affiliated with the Supreme Religious Authority in the Holy City of Najaf, has organized its inaugural conference on radiology and medical imaging. The conference, conducted by the medical platform R-RAY, a division of…
Mass grave of Kurdish women and children discovered in southern Iraq
December 23, 2024
Mass grave of Kurdish women and children discovered in southern Iraq
A mass grave containing the remains of dozens of Kurdish women and children has been uncovered in Iraq’s southern Muthanna province, local media reported on Sunday. The site was identified in May using satellite imagery. Located in the Tal Sheikh…
Economic struggles in Tajikistan create recruitment opportunities for militants
December 23, 2024
Economic struggles in Tajikistan create recruitment opportunities for militants
Tajikistan’s worsening economic crisis has created fertile ground for extremist recruitment, particularly by groups like ISIS, according to news reports. High unemployment, poverty, and political strife have left many young people vulnerable to exploitation by armed groups offering financial aid…
Muslim representation in higher education in India drops to 4.87%, report reveals
December 23, 2024
Muslim representation in higher education in India drops to 4.87%, report reveals
A recent report on higher education in India reveals a decline in the representation of Muslim students to 4.87% during the 2021-2022 period. Out of 43,268,181 enrolled students, Muslims accounted for only 2,108,033. This marks a continued decrease from 5.5%…
Over 3,000 girls honored in celebration of Sayyeda Fatima Al-Zahra’s birth anniversary
December 23, 2024
Over 3,000 girls honored in celebration of Sayyeda Fatima Al-Zahra’s birth anniversary
Coinciding with the blessed birth anniversary of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra, more than 3,000 girls have been honored upon reaching the legal age of Takleef at the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, in Holy Najaf. In a…
UN: Humanitarian crisis in Yemen affects 11.9M women and girls
December 23, 2024
UN: Humanitarian crisis in Yemen affects 11.9M women and girls
The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen continues to weigh heavily on the lives of millions, with deteriorating living conditions exacerbating the impact of the prolonged conflict. Women and girls, in particular, face severe challenges, including food insecurity, climate-related crises, and…
Women and children account for 40% and 30% of civilian deaths in 2023: UN report
December 23, 2024
Women and children account for 40% and 30% of civilian deaths in 2023: UN report
The overall situation for women over the past year in areas of armed conflict and humanitarian crises has been grim, with the number of female victims doubling compared to the previous year. The outlook for the current year, which is…
Medical Supplies Crisis in Parachinar Leaves 50 Children Dead Since Road Closure
December 23, 2024
Medical Supplies Crisis in Parachinar Leaves 50 Children Dead Since Road Closure
A severe shortage of medical supplies has resulted in the deaths of at least 50 children in Parachinar, Dawn reported yesterday. The crisis follows the closure of roads due to recent armed clashes between rival tribes in the Kurram district,…
Nearly 40 Dead After Ferry Capsizes in DR Congo
December 23, 2024
Nearly 40 Dead After Ferry Capsizes in DR Congo
At least 38 people have died and over 100 are missing following the capsizing of a ferry in the Busira River in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. The incident occurred late on Friday while the…