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More than 90 human rights and humanitarian organizations, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have called on the European Union to abandon its new migration and asylum policy, arguing that the policy undermines the right to seek asylum and…

The head of Iran’s Road and Land Transport Authority, Dariush Amani, has announced that more than 4.09 million pilgrims are expected to cross Iran’s land borders into Iraq for this year’s Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage. Iranian media reported Amani as saying,…

The Purple Saturday Movement, a women’s rights advocacy group, is calling for international action to protect Afghan Shias during the holy month of Muharram, particularly on the sacred Day of Ashura. The Taliban has been persistent in its crackdown on…

In preparation for the upcoming Muharram observances, the Pakistani government has approved the nationwide deployment of the Pakistan Army and Rangers for security purposes, Dawn Newspaper reported yesterday. According to the source, the interior ministry’s order states that this deployment…

UNICEF reports a staggering mental health crisis among Afghan children: Over 24% of children experience anxiety, ten times the global average, while nearly 15% struggle with depression, Amu TV reported yesterday. The organization blames years of conflict, displacement, poverty, and…

Pakistan’s government is defending its months-long ban on social media platform X, arguing it threatens national security, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. In a court response, the Interior Ministry says content targeting institutions necessitated the ban and doesn’t violate free speech…

Iraq’s Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities announced on Monday the successful repatriation of 181 smuggled artifacts from the United States and other countries. The recovered items include a bronze figurine and eight metal boxes containing ancient skeletons, the ministry…

Recent decisions by the Kuwaiti government to ban certain Hussaini Rituals during Holy Muharram have ignited controversy and anger among segments of the society. These measures coincide with actions by the Taliban in Afghanistan, where Husseini banners were removed and…

The national team specializing in collecting DNA samples began its mission last Sunday in the Iraqi town of Tal Afar in Nineveh Governorate. This is the fourth campaign aimed at gathering information and blood samples from the families of ISIS…

As part of its preparations for the month of Muharram, Al-Misbah Al-Shaaeri House, affiliated with the Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development, continues to offer its specialized lectures for young men. These lectures aim to develop and refine students’…