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UN report on the victims of the Russian war on Ukraine in 22 days
March 20, 2022
UN report on the victims of the Russian war on Ukraine in 22 days
The United Nations Human Rights Office announced the death toll of civilian casualties in Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion on February 24 until March 18.As of March 18, at least 847 civilians were killed and 1,399 wounded…
European politicians criticize the organization of Formula 1 in Bahrain over human rights violations
March 17, 2022
European politicians criticize the organization of Formula 1 in Bahrain over human rights violations
Politicians and parliamentarians from Britain and the European Union have criticized the organization of Formula 1 races in Bahrain because of its poor human rights record.Parliamentarians from Britain, Italy, Ireland, France and members of the European Parliament sent a strongly…
Britain condemns Saudi Arabia’s execution of 81 people, most of them Shias
March 16, 2022
Britain condemns Saudi Arabia’s execution of 81 people, most of them Shias
The Minister for Asia and the Middle East at the British Foreign Office, Amanda Milling, affirmed her country’s strong opposition to the death penalty in all circumstances, in reference to the recent campaign of executions that took place in Saudi…
Eric Zemmour attacks Arab and Muslim refugees
March 12, 2022
Eric Zemmour attacks Arab and Muslim refugees
The French presidential candidate, the far-right Eric Zemmour, said that he “welcomes the white Christian immigrants from Ukraine, unlike the Arab and Muslim immigrants who are far from us,” as he put it.In a television interview with the French channel…
Imam Al-Hayat Blood Donation Campaign launched in Hanover on the birth anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him
March 10, 2022
Imam Al-Hayat Blood Donation Campaign launched in Hanover on the birth anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him
The Imam Al-Hayat Blood Donation Campaign was launched in the German city of Hanover, on the birth anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.In a statement received by Shia Waves, the official website of the Grand Ayatollah, stated that…
University of Münster organizes a course on Islam and the Holy Quran
March 9, 2022
University of Münster organizes a course on Islam and the Holy Quran
The German University of Münster is organizing a scientific course entitled “Islam in Social Services”, where the participants discuss social services from the perspective of the teachings of the Islamic religion and the Noble Qur’an.The University of Münster launched a…
France’s highest court upholds ban on barristers wearing hijab in Lille law courts
March 3, 2022
France’s highest court upholds ban on barristers wearing hijab in Lille law courts
France’s highest court on Wednesday upheld a ban on barristers wearing the hijab and other religious symbols in Lille law courts, a judgment which could set a precedent for the rest of the country.The case was brought by Sarah Asmeta,…
Ukraine war threatens to make bread a luxury in the Middle East
March 3, 2022
Ukraine war threatens to make bread a luxury in the Middle East
Ukraine and Russia provide more than a quarter of the world’s wheat exports, and the war has sent global prices to a 13-year high, causing alarm in Middle Eastern nations that rely on imports.“It’s already too expensive for us, so…
Arab and international media: Increasing racism towards non-Ukrainian refugees arriving in Poland
March 3, 2022
Arab and international media: Increasing racism towards non-Ukrainian refugees arriving in Poland
Arab and international media have confirmed that Ukrainians are still flocking to the border with Poland.According to press reports, there is racism towards non-Ukrainian refugees arriving in Poland, noting that Arab youths fleeing Ukraine suffer from racist practices towards them.The…
The United Nations holds special session and calls for a cessation of hostilities in Ukraine
March 1, 2022
The United Nations holds special session and calls for a cessation of hostilities in Ukraine
Russia stands in the dock, during an emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly, during which the 193 countries must take a stand, whether in support of Ukraine’s sovereignty and democracy, or in support of Russia in its…