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Ongoing violence against Shiites claim more lives in Pakistan’s Parachinar
November 5, 2023
Ongoing violence against Shiites claim more lives in Pakistan’s Parachinar
Sectarian violence in Pakistan has resulted in much bloodshed in a country already grappling with political and economic crises. Armed terrorist militia driven by anti-Shia hatred and plots of insurgency have stripped the Parachinar region of peace and security. The…
Construction of Husseini Holy Camp reaches advanced stages
November 5, 2023
Construction of Husseini Holy Camp reaches advanced stages
The Department of the Husseini Holy Camp, affiliated to the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, has announced that the construction project is continuing with advanced completion rates in roofing the outer courtyard of the holy site. He explained that “this project…
Amnesty International accuses Facebook of human rights violations in Ethiopia
November 5, 2023
Amnesty International accuses Facebook of human rights violations in Ethiopia
A new report by Amnesty International, released on Tuesday, found that Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, contributed to the exacerbation of human rights violations during the armed conflict in northern Ethiopia from November 2020 to November 2022. The…
Mishbah Al-Hussein Foundation discusses issue of electricity during Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
November 5, 2023
Mishbah Al-Hussein Foundation discusses issue of electricity during Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
The Mishbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development in the holy province of Karbala, discussed the issue of electricity in the city; in its last session held on Saturday; to find solutions to this important sector, especially during the Holy…
Iraqis celebrate 103rd anniversary of 1920 Revolution, honoring its leader Imam Sheikh Shirazi
November 5, 2023
Iraqis celebrate 103rd anniversary of 1920 Revolution, honoring its leader Imam Sheikh Shirazi
The Iraqi people have celebrated the 103rd anniversary of the 1920 Revolution, a major uprising against the British colonization of Iraq. The revolution was led by the late Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Muhammad Taqi al-Shirazi, who issued a fatwa calling for…
Shia Rights Watch releases its October report, documenting top anti-Shia attacks
November 5, 2023
Shia Rights Watch releases its October report, documenting top anti-Shia attacks
Shia Rights Watch(SRW) released its monthly report for October 2023, documenting the most prominent human rights violations against individuals and Shia Muslim communities in several countries around the world. The report covered Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq,…
Egyptians hold special ceremonies to commemorate arrival of Imam Hussein’s holy head to Cairo
November 5, 2023
Egyptians hold special ceremonies to commemorate arrival of Imam Hussein’s holy head to Cairo
According to Egyptian media outlets, Egyptians and Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, have begun special ceremonies to commemorate the arrival of the head of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, to its blessed location in his mosque…
Myanmar: Over 200 Rohingya fleeing Rakhine captured by Navy
November 4, 2023
Myanmar: Over 200 Rohingya fleeing Rakhine captured by Navy
Junta navy officials have arrested 226 Rohingya fleeing Myanmar by boat since Oct. 27 in 3 different cases, Radio Free Asia reported, adding that they were attempting to escape to Malaysia and Thailand. In relation to the three cases, police…
Pakistan: Militants kill 14 soldiers, national troops foil attack on airbase killing 9 militants
November 4, 2023
Pakistan: Militants kill 14 soldiers, national troops foil attack on airbase killing 9 militants
At least 14 Pakistani soldiers were killed during an ambush on a military convoy by insurgents in southwestern Balochistan province on Friday, the country’s military said. According to the military, on Saturday a predawn militant raid on an air force…
At least 128 dead in Nepal earthquake, officials say toll expected to rise
November 4, 2023
At least 128 dead in Nepal earthquake, officials say toll expected to rise
At least 128 people were killed and dozens injured in Nepal when a strong earthquake struck the western area of Jajarkot, officials said on Saturday, as houses in the area collapsed and buildings as far as New Delhi in neighbouring…