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Construction of first seminary for Shia women in Kenya
April 18, 2023
Construction of first seminary for Shia women in Kenya
Sayyed al-Shuhada World Committee, affiliated with the Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Kuwait, started the construction of the first women’s seminary for Shia females in Kenya. “Considering the significant growth of reverts and followers of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be…
UN, African Union demand military rivals to cease conflict as casualties rise
April 18, 2023
UN, African Union demand military rivals to cease conflict as casualties rise
According to the UN envoy to Sudan, Volker Perthes, armed clashes between military rivals have killed over 180 people and injured 1,800 others since the weekend. Amid growing fighting and civilian casualties, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appealed to both…
500,000 Ethiopian female domestic workers recruited to work in Saudi Arabia
April 18, 2023
500,000 Ethiopian female domestic workers recruited to work in Saudi Arabia
Human rights activists and organizations criticize Ethiopia’s recruitment of 500,000 female domestic workers in Saudi Arabia. Due to lack of jobs and life difficulties, Ethiopians have been flocking to Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Kuwait in search of work since the…
At least 56 civilians killed in Sudan amid military escalation
April 17, 2023
At least 56 civilians killed in Sudan amid military escalation
Local medical groups reported that at least 56 civilians killed on as conflict intensifies between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Sudanese paramilitary forces. The Sudanese Doctors Union said that at least 595 individuals have been injured…
Nonviolence Organization calls on international Community to urgently intervene to stop conflict in Sudan
April 17, 2023
Nonviolence Organization calls on international Community to urgently intervene to stop conflict in Sudan
The International Nonviolence Organization (Free Muslim) called on the Arab countries to intervene quickly to stop the on-going fighting in Sudan, expressing its strong condemnation over the acts of violence taking place in the country. The world organization said, in…
Unidentified assailants kill dozens of defense force troops in Burkina Faso
April 17, 2023
Unidentified assailants kill dozens of defense force troops in Burkina Faso
A group of unidentified attackers killed 40 people and injured 33 others in an assault on the army and volunteer defense forces in northern Burkina Faso on Saturday, according to a statement by the government. The region is close to…
Climate Change poses threat to increasing severe and rapid drought, new study warns
April 15, 2023
Climate Change poses threat to increasing severe and rapid drought, new study warns
A new study published on the world’s leading interdisciplinary science journal the “Nature” warned of an increase in the frequency of sudden, rapid droughts, due to climate change caused by human activities. The researchers analyzed data spanning more than 60…
Thousands of Somali refugees relocated to new settlement in Ethiopia
April 12, 2023
Thousands of Somali refugees relocated to new settlement in Ethiopia
Over 1,000 of the most vulnerable refugees who fled clashes in Somalia’s Lascanood city are being transported to a camp site in Bokh district, Ethiopia. The relocation is organized by Ethiopia’s Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS) with UNHCR, the UN…
New research reveals Chinese authorities’ cross-border persecution against Uyghurs
April 12, 2023
New research reveals Chinese authorities’ cross-border persecution against Uyghurs
The University of Sheffield conducted research which surveyed more than 120 Uyghur respondents in Turkey and dozens in the UK, and obtained notes from Chinese police detailing their tactics. Many of the Uighurs surveyed said they had been threatened by…
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights concerned about critical situation in Sudan
April 10, 2023
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights concerned about critical situation in Sudan
On Saturday, UN human rights chief expressed concern over the situation in Sudan, urging the government and the civilian opposition to work towards reinstating a civilian-led government. The statement came after pro-democracy activists in Sudan staged protests against the army…