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U.S. arms sales to UAE draw fire from 29 rights groups
December 2, 2020
U.S. arms sales to UAE draw fire from 29 rights groups
Twenty-nine arms control and human rights organizations have signed a letter opposing the sale of $23 billion worth of missiles, fighter jets and drones to the United Arab Emirates and asking the U.S. Congress to block the deal.“The hope is…
Nonviolence organization calls for addressing the causes of persistent forms of slavery around the world
December 2, 2020
Nonviolence organization calls for addressing the causes of persistent forms of slavery around the world
On the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, the International Nonviolence Organization, Free Muslim, called to address the causes of the persistence of forms of slavery around the world.The organization stated in a statement, “As the international community commemorates…
Shia youths present idea of establishing ‘Imam Hussein Chair for Studies’ in American universities
December 2, 2020
Shia youths present idea of establishing ‘Imam Hussein Chair for Studies’ in American universities
A number of Shia youth of Iraqi origins are seeking to establish the ‘Imam Hussein Chair for Academic Studies and Researches’ in American universities, to introduce the Husseini renaissance, as they started the first steps of the project.One of the…
Shia Rights Watch issues its monthly report on human rights violations against Shia Muslims
December 2, 2020
Shia Rights Watch issues its monthly report on human rights violations against Shia Muslims
Shia Rights Watch released its monthly report on the most prominent human rights violations committed against Shia Muslims in November 2020.The report reviewed many of the terrorist operations carried out by terrorists against Shia Muslims, as well as the repression…
Iraqi forces cordon off four desert areas west of Anbar
December 1, 2020
Iraqi forces cordon off four desert areas west of Anbar
The command of the First Brigade in Anbar, Colonel Salah Al-Issawi, announced cordoning off four desert areas, west of the province.Al-Issawi said in a statement, that a security force from the First Brigade headquarters, in coordination with the rest of…
Protests in Nepal denouncing the violations against Uighur Muslims
December 1, 2020
Protests in Nepal denouncing the violations against Uighur Muslims
A group of Nepalese Muslims organized protests march to denounce China’s violations against Uighur Muslims, in the East Turkestan region.According to press reports, a group of Nepalese Muslims gathered in the city of Pokhara, in a protest march to condemn…
Uganda to establish modern Quranic school in one of its mosques
December 1, 2020
Uganda to establish modern Quranic school in one of its mosques
Press reports revealed that a modern Quranic school and medical center will be established in the main mosque in the Ugandan city of Zigoti.According to reports, the mosque, which was built with the donation of philanthropists and Muslims in the…
Mourning ceremony commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Fatima al-Masouma in Kabul
December 1, 2020
Mourning ceremony commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Fatima al-Masouma in Kabul
A mourning ceremony commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Fatima al-Masouma, peace be upon her, was held in the office of the Supreme Religious Authority in Kabul, Afghanistan.The ceremony was attended by the director of the office, Sheikh al-Mujahid, members of…
Final design of grille of Sayyeda Zainab Holy Shrine approved
December 1, 2020
Final design of grille of Sayyeda Zainab Holy Shrine approved
The Department of the Manufacture of Grilles and Doors of Holy Shrines at al-Abbas Holy Shrine announced the approval of the final design for the new grille of Sayyeda Zainab Holy Shrine, peace be upon her.The head of the department,…
French places of worship reopen with limits
November 30, 2020
French places of worship reopen with limits
French churches, mosques and synagogues can open their doors again to worshippers, but only a few of them, as France cautiously starts reopening after a second virus lockdown.Some churches may defy the 30-person limit which they believe is too unreasonable,…