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Iraqi forces launch new military campaign against ISIS strongholds
July 10, 2019
Iraqi forces launch new military campaign against ISIS strongholds
Despite announcing the defeat of ISIS in Iraq in 2017, Iraq is still fighting the militant group in pockets of the country. Despite announcing the defeat of ISIS in Iraq in 2017, Iraq is still fighting the militant group…
Muslim, civil liberties groups begin court battle against Quebec secularism law
July 10, 2019
Muslim, civil liberties groups begin court battle against Quebec secularism law
A national Muslim organization and a civil liberties group have begun making their case in court against Quebec’s secularism law. A national Muslim organization and a civil liberties group have begun making their case in court against Quebec’s…
Violent clashes at Nigerian Shia protest
July 10, 2019
Violent clashes at Nigerian Shia protest
There have been violent clashes outside Nigeria’s National Assembly between police and Shia protesters. There have been violent clashes outside Nigeria’s National Assembly between police and Shia protesters. Protesters say officers shot two people dead, but the police…
8,000 children recruited by Boko Haram: UN
July 10, 2019
8,000 children recruited by Boko Haram: UN
At least 8,000 children have been recruited by the Boko Haram terrorist movement across the Lake Chad region in Central Africa since it launched its violent campaign in 2009, the At least 8,000 children have been recruited by the…
Iraq removes visa requirements for Iranian Arbaeen pilgrims
July 10, 2019
Iraq removes visa requirements for Iranian Arbaeen pilgrims
Iranian pilgrims wishing to travel to Iraq for Arbaeen pilgrimage will no longer need to obtain a visa, an official said. Iranian pilgrims wishing to travel to Iraq for Arbaeen pilgrimage will no longer need to obtain…
More than half of British parliamentarians against Islam
July 9, 2019
More than half of British parliamentarians against Islam
A poll by a British research firm suggests that more than half of Britain’s ruling Conservative Party members are against Islam, and US President Donald Trump could be a good prime A poll by a British research firm suggests…
UAE to reduce troop presence in Yemen
July 9, 2019
UAE to reduce troop presence in Yemen
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced it will reduce its troop presence throughout war-torn Yemen, moving from a “military-first” to a “peace-first” strategy. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced it will reduce its troop presence throughout…
Taliban release 40 security men held captive in northern Afghanistan
July 9, 2019
Taliban release 40 security men held captive in northern Afghanistan
Taliban militants have released 40 security personnel who were prisoners in Guzjan province in northern Afghanistan, provincial spokesman Abdulhadi Jamal said Monday. Taliban militants have released 40 security personnel who were prisoners in Guzjan province in northern Afghanistan,…
Taliban release 40 security men held captive in northern Afghanistan
July 9, 2019
Taliban release 40 security men held captive in northern Afghanistan
Taliban militants have released 40 security personnel who were prisoners in Guzjan province in northern Afghanistan, provincial spokesman Abdulhadi Jamal said Monday. Taliban militants have released 40 security personnel who were prisoners in Guzjan province in northern Afghanistan,…
Rally planned in London to demand Nigerian Cleric Sheikh Zakzaky’s Release
July 9, 2019
Rally planned in London to demand Nigerian Cleric Sheikh Zakzaky’s Release
A protest rally is planned to be held in London on Tuesday against the continued illegal detention of Nigeria Muslim cleric Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky. A protest rally is planned to be held in London on Tuesday against the…