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UN says at least 121 Yemeni killed in unexploded mines, ordnance in 2023
May 30, 2023
UN says at least 121 Yemeni killed in unexploded mines, ordnance in 2023
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Sunday that landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXOs) caused 121 civilian casualties in Yemen during the first quarter of 2023. Based on data from the Yemeni Mine Action…
Clashes at Ancient China Mosque over Planned Demolition
May 30, 2023
Clashes at Ancient China Mosque over Planned Demolition
Police in China have issued a deadline for protesters who blocked the demolitions at an ancient mosque in Nagu, a predominantly Muslim town in southwestern Yunnan province. The protesters are accused of “disrupting social order” and engaging in “criminal acts.”…
Amid rising death penalty cases, Saudi Arabia executes two Shia Bahrainis accused of terrorism
May 30, 2023
Amid rising death penalty cases, Saudi Arabia executes two Shia Bahrainis accused of terrorism
Saudi Arabia has carried out the execution of two Shia Bahraini nationals, Jaafar Sultan and Sadiq Thamer, on charges of plotting “terrorist” operations, according to a statement by the Saudi Ministry of Interior. The executions, carried out last Monday, mark…
Shia Muslims celebrate joyous birth anniversary of Imam Ali Al-Ridha
May 30, 2023
Shia Muslims celebrate joyous birth anniversary of Imam Ali Al-Ridha
The Shia followers of AhlulBayt, peace be upon them, have celebrated the blessed birth anniversary of Imam Ali Al-Ridha, peace be upon him, today, Tuesday, corresponding to the 10th of Thul Qida. The celebratory ceremonies began ten days ago, with…
Recep Tayyip Erdogan wins Turkish Presidential elections
May 29, 2023
Recep Tayyip Erdogan wins Turkish Presidential elections
Türkiye’s controversial elections concluded with the victory of Recep Tayyip Erdogan; the election that put Mr. Erdogan on the edge of the precipice after about two decades of rule. Finally, after two rounds of elections, he was able to secure…
Armed conflicts in Sudan displace nearly 1.4 million people, OCHA says
May 29, 2023
Armed conflicts in Sudan displace nearly 1.4 million people, OCHA says
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said in a new report on Sunday that the on-going armed conflicts in Sudan have displaced nearly 1.4 million people so far. The OCHA’s report added that Sudan also…
Rohingya refugees in India’s sub-jail demand release or repatriation to Myanmar
May 29, 2023
Rohingya refugees in India’s sub-jail demand release or repatriation to Myanmar
Refugees who are in detention in Hiranagar Sub-Jail are protesting over their continued detention, seeking their release or repatriation to junta-ruled Myanmar, media outlets reported. Media sources reported that nearly 271 Rohingya refugees started a protest on May 12th by…
Avalanche, caused by heavy rains, leaves 11 dead in northern Pakistan
May 29, 2023
Avalanche, caused by heavy rains, leaves 11 dead in northern Pakistan
Pakistani authorities said on Sunday that the death toll from an avalanche caused by heavy rains in the country’s northern mountainous region had risen to 11 after emergency services concluded rescue operations. The avalanche struck the Shounter Pass area in…
Imam Hussein Media Group set to host 8th big gathering of viewers in Canada
May 29, 2023
Imam Hussein Media Group set to host 8th big gathering of viewers in Canada
Imam Hussein Media Group is going to host a large gathering of viewers in Toronto, Canada. The Public Relations Department of the Media group said, in a statement received by Shia Waves Agency, “the gathering is scheduled to be held…
Nonviolence Organization strongly deplores arrest of climate activists in Netherlands
May 29, 2023
Nonviolence Organization strongly deplores arrest of climate activists in Netherlands
The Nonviolence Organization (Free Muslim) has denounced the rights violations the Netherlands’ authorities committed against climate activists in the country. The Organization said in a statement received by Shia Waves that it had, “seen authentic reports and data that the…