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Sabotage suspected in Rohingya camp fire, says official probe
March 13, 2023
Sabotage suspected in Rohingya camp fire, says official probe
The recent fire that left thousands of Rohingya people homeless in the southeastern coast of Bangladesh was an act of sabotage, according to an official probe on the incident. The fire on March 5 hit Camp 11 in Cox’s Bazar,…
Former Bahraini MPs say government still far from democracy and equality
March 13, 2023
Former Bahraini MPs say government still far from democracy and equality
A number of Bahraini MPs, who were forcibly exiled outside their country, signed a letter to the Secretary-General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Martin Chongong, affirming that Bahrain is still far from the standards and principles of democracy and equality promoted…
Shia followers of AhlulBayt celebrate birth anniversary of Imam Hussein’s beloved daughter, Sayyeda Ruqayya
March 13, 2023
Shia followers of AhlulBayt celebrate birth anniversary of Imam Hussein’s beloved daughter, Sayyeda Ruqayya
The Shia followers of AhlulBayet, peace be upon them, around the world have celebrated the blessed birth anniversary of Imam Hussein’s beloved daughter, Sayyeda Ruqayya, peace be upon them. Sayyeda Ruqayyah, peace be upon her, lived only four years after…
UN observes first International Day against Islamophobia
March 12, 2023
UN observes first International Day against Islamophobia
The United Nations on Friday marked the first-ever International Day to Combat Islamophobia with a special event, where speakers upheld the need for concrete action in the face of rising hatred, discrimination and violence against Muslims. The observation follows the…
Saudi Ramadan restrictions: Muslims get upset as there’ll be no prayer broadcasts, iftar in mosques
March 12, 2023
Saudi Ramadan restrictions: Muslims get upset as there’ll be no prayer broadcasts, iftar in mosques
The Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry has recently announced new rules for Ramadan that have upset many Muslims worldwide. These changes represent a move towards a new Saudi identity that doesn’t prioritise Islam as a major pillar, according to activists and…
Iraq launches extensive service campaign in Holy Kadhimiya
March 12, 2023
Iraq launches extensive service campaign in Holy Kadhimiya
Muhammad Shia’a al-Sudani, Iraq’s Prime Minister, has launched an extensive service campaign in the holy city of Kadhimiya. The campaign includes the development of roads, bridges and public transport, and includes maintenance and cleaning of the city’s streets, providing the…
UNESCO’S Ambassador to Sudan visits Holy Shrine of Imam Ali in Najaf
March 12, 2023
UNESCO’S Ambassador to Sudan visits Holy Shrine of Imam Ali in Najaf
The UNESCO Ambassador for Peace in Sudan, Ali Mahdi, had the honor of visiting the shrine of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali, peace be upon him. The ambassador visited the holy shrine, and toured the archaeological sites of…
Delegation from Vatican visits Holy Shrine of Imam Ali in Najaf
March 12, 2023
Delegation from Vatican visits Holy Shrine of Imam Ali in Najaf
An official delegation representing the Vatican State was honored to visit the shrine of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali bin Abi Talib, peace be upon him. The papal delegation toured the corridors of the purified Shrine and saw…
‘Doctors Without Borders’ says thousands of Rohingya refugees face malnutrition in Bangladesh camps
March 12, 2023
‘Doctors Without Borders’ says thousands of Rohingya refugees face malnutrition in Bangladesh camps
The International charity “Doctors Without Borders” has warned that hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims residing in refugee camps in Bangladesh may face serious risk of malnutrition, after international donors cut food aid allocated to them. A statement by the…
India leads world in cutting internet access, new report reveals
March 12, 2023
India leads world in cutting internet access, new report reveals
India implemented 84 shutdowns in 2022, and remains the country with the highest number of recorded shutdowns in the world — for the fifth consecutive year, according to a report by the American organization “Access Now”, which monitors internet censorship…