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Amnesty International calls for the signing of a petition on the Algerian “prisoners of conscience”

Amnesty International calls for the signing of a petition on the Algerian “prisoners of conscience”

Amnesty International called for the signing of a petition directed to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to release “prisoners of conscience”.This came in a tweet by Amnesty International, through its Arabic account on Twitter.The organization said that “40 detainees entered a…
Deadly raids by bandits in north Nigeria kill ‘dozens’

Deadly raids by bandits in north Nigeria kill ‘dozens’

Gunmen from heavily armed criminal gangs killed dozens of people, including 11 security personnel, in separate attacks in northwest and central Nigeria, government officials said.Northwest and central Nigeria have been terrorized for years by gangs who attack villages, loot and…
Quran Weighing 200kg on Display at Cairo Int’l Book Fair

Quran Weighing 200kg on Display at Cairo Int’l Book Fair

An eye-catching copy of the Holy Quran has been put on display at the 53rd edition of the international book fair in Cairo, Egypt.The Quran is completely written with thread, and is presented by a Syrian team participating in the…
Madagascar: Joyful celebration on the birth anniversary of Lady Fatima al-Zahraa, peace be upon her

Madagascar: Joyful celebration on the birth anniversary of Lady Fatima al-Zahraa, peace be upon her

The Ahlulbayt Center, affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority in the city of Majunga, Madagascar, held a joyous celebration on the birth anniversary of Lady Fatima al-Zahraa, peace be upon her.A group of believing men and women attended and participated…
Believing women gather at the table of Lady Umm al-Baneen, peace be upon her, in Madagascar

Believing women gather at the table of Lady Umm al-Baneen, peace be upon her, in Madagascar

A group of female believers and followers of the Shirazi Religious Authority in the Republic of Madagascar set up the table, or Sofra, of Lady Umm al-Baneen, peace be upon her, on her demise anniversary.The table was held at the…
Distribution of 21,000 copies of the Holy Quran in 7 African countries

Distribution of 21,000 copies of the Holy Quran in 7 African countries

The Turkish Humanitarian Relief Authority distributed about 21,000 copies of the Holy Quran to Quran students in 7 African countries, during the past year.The authority said in a statement that many Muslim children and youth around the world continue to…
Eight killed in suicide bombing targeting UN officials in the Somali capital

Eight killed in suicide bombing targeting UN officials in the Somali capital

At least eight people were killed and others injured in a suicide bombing in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, targeting a convoy of officials from the United Nations office in Somalia, while the terrorist “Al-Shabab” movement claimed responsibility for the attack.Somali…
At least 200 dead in bandit attacks in northwest Nigeria

At least 200 dead in bandit attacks in northwest Nigeria

An estimated 200 people were killed and 10,000 displaced in attacks by armed bandits in the northwestern Nigerian state of Zamfara following military air raids on their hideouts last week.A spokesperson for Sadiya Umar Farouq, minister of humanitarian affairs, said…
Kenyan Authorities Suspect Al-Shabab Militants Kill 6 in Coastal County

Kenyan Authorities Suspect Al-Shabab Militants Kill 6 in Coastal County

Kenyan authorities say they are pursuing suspected al-Shabab terrorists who killed six people early Monday in Lamu County, on the border with Somalia.Kenya’s Lamu County Commissioner Irungu Macharia says suspected al-Shabab militants attacked and killed the villagers early Monday in…
Nigeria’s Shias share their country’s Christians in the joys of the birth of Jesus, peace be upon him

Nigeria’s Shias share their country’s Christians in the joys of the birth of Jesus, peace be upon him

The New Testament newspaper in English said that Nigerian Shias have shown solidarity with the Christians in their homeland and declared their support in commemorating the birth of Jesus, peace be upon him, as part of efforts to promote religious…
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