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Chinese authorities appear to ease up on Islamic worship in Xinjiang in wake of international criticism
November 24, 2022
Chinese authorities appear to ease up on Islamic worship in Xinjiang in wake of international criticism
Most Uyghurs in Xinjiang have not returned to mosques that Chinese authorities have reopened for limited religious services in response to heavy international criticism of repressive policies targeting the mostly Muslim ethnic group, according to local and international sources. Authorities…
Largest mosque for Shia Muslims launched in Muscat of Oman
November 24, 2022
Largest mosque for Shia Muslims launched in Muscat of Oman
Oman’s largest mosque for Shia Muslims was inaugurated in a ceremony in the capital, Muscat. The Endowments Minister Mohammed Saeed Al-Ma’amari was among those attending the inauguration event. There were also Shia and Sunni scholars from Oman and a number…
Fleeing ethnic persecution in Myanmar, more than 200 Rohingya refugees arrive in the Indonesian province of Aceh
November 22, 2022
Fleeing ethnic persecution in Myanmar, more than 200 Rohingya refugees arrive in the Indonesian province of Aceh
More than 200 Rohingya refugees have arrived in the Indonesian province of Aceh, after fleeing Myanmar to escape ethnic persecution and killing. 119 Rohingya refugees arrived on a wooden boat in Ploka Tyopai village, Aceh province, and were taken to…
Human Rights Act amendment to protect religious communities ‘very disappointing’, says Commission
November 20, 2022
Human Rights Act amendment to protect religious communities ‘very disappointing’, says Commission
New Zealand announced on Saturday that it will amend the current law “to make sure religious communities feel safe and welcome”. Minister of Justice Kiri Allan said under the Human Rights Act 1993 it was already illegal to publish or…
China imposing forced inter-ethnic marriages on Uyghur women
November 18, 2022
China imposing forced inter-ethnic marriages on Uyghur women
The Chinese government incentivized and forced inter-ethnic marriages that have been occurring in the Uyghur region since 2014, according to a report by a Washington-based advocacy group. The new research by the Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) is based on…
Several Taiwanese NGOs extend support to Uyghurs and demand their independence
November 17, 2022
Several Taiwanese NGOs extend support to Uyghurs and demand their independence
Several Taiwanese NGOs recently extended support to Uyghurs’ struggle to build a sovereign nation and called others to take a stand against China’s oppression of the minority group, according to media outlets. “As human rights workers in Taiwan, the least…
Philippines declares February 1 as National Hijab Day
November 17, 2022
Philippines declares February 1 as National Hijab Day
Lawmakers in the Philippines approved a bill on Tuesday, declaring February 1 every year as the National Hijab Day to raise awareness of the Muslim practice. With 274 votes in favor, House members approved House Bill (HB) 5693 or the…
110 Rohingya Muslims flee Myanmar, land by boat in Indonesia
November 16, 2022
110 Rohingya Muslims flee Myanmar, land by boat in Indonesia
More than 100 Rohingya Muslims traveling in a boat for more than a month were found along the coast of Indonesia’s Aceh province on Tuesday, the latest group of refugees believed to be making hazardous sea voyages from Myanmar, ABC…
International Conference Urges Support for Religious Freedom and Human Rights
November 16, 2022
International Conference Urges Support for Religious Freedom and Human Rights
The greatest difference between open, free societies and authoritarian regimes is respect for human rights and religious freedom, speakers told the Conference of Hope for Universal Human Rights and Religious Freedom, sponsored by The Washington Times Foundation and Think Tank…
Russian research foundation publishes book on eternal Battle of Karbala
November 15, 2022
Russian research foundation publishes book on eternal Battle of Karbala
The Pomni Huseyna, a Russian Islamic research Foundation, reported the publication of a historical ideological book that talks about the tragic battle of Karbala and the martyrdom of Imam Hussein’s Banner-Bearer, Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas bin Ali, peace be upon them.…