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Amnesty International condemns Nigeria’s planned mass trial of protesters, calls for immediate release
September 3, 2024
Amnesty International condemns Nigeria’s planned mass trial of protesters, calls for immediate release
Amnesty International has strongly condemned the planned mass trial of hundreds of protesters arrested during the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests that took place from August 1 to 10, 2024 in Nigeria, media outlets said. In a Monday statement, Isa Sanusi, the…
Hujjat-al-Islam-Wal-Muslimeen Seyyed Fazel Milani Passes Away
September 3, 2024
Hujjat-al-Islam-Wal-Muslimeen Seyyed Fazel Milani Passes Away
Hujjat-al-Islam-Wal-Muslimeen Seyyed Fazel Milani, a prominent Shia cleric residing in England, passed away on Monday morning, September 2, coinciding with 28 Safar. He was born in 1944 in the holy city of Karbala. The late Seyyed Milani served as the…
ILO: People with disabilities face higher unemployment, lower wages globally
September 3, 2024
ILO: People with disabilities face higher unemployment, lower wages globally
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released a new report highlighting significant employment challenges for people with disabilities, including higher unemployment rates, lower earnings, and a greater likelihood of self-employment. According to the report, individuals with disabilities are less likely…
Nearly 250 irregular migrants arrive on Spain’s Canary Islands
September 2, 2024
Nearly 250 irregular migrants arrive on Spain’s Canary Islands
Security and emergency teams indicated that 174 migrants landed on El Hierro, while 75 others arrived in Gran Canaria via two boats. Notably, among those in El Hierro, 51 were identified as Pakistani and Syrian nationals, who typically use the…
Uzbekistan Determines Punishments for Individuals with Long Beards
September 2, 2024
Uzbekistan Determines Punishments for Individuals with Long Beards
Uzbekistan’s media has reported that the country’s Supreme Court has penalized several individuals in various cities for having long beards. In October of last year, the Uzbek government enacted the “Administrative Responsibility Law,” which prohibits face coverings in public spaces…
Artificial Intelligence reshaping way extremist groups propagate their ideologies online
September 2, 2024
Artificial Intelligence reshaping way extremist groups propagate their ideologies online
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how extremist groups disseminate their ideologies online, raising concerns about the automation of recruitment strategies, according to a new study. Instead of relying on actual people, these groups now use AI-generated personas to craft and…
Nigeria: Shias stage nationwide protests after police forcefully remove hijabs during Arbaeen procession
September 1, 2024
Nigeria: Shias stage nationwide protests after police forcefully remove hijabs during Arbaeen procession
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, across Nigeria have condemned the actions of police officers who forcibly removed the hijabs of several girls and women participating in the annual Arbaeen procession, considering it a grave insult to religious…
US Calls on China to End Uyghur Repression in Xinjiang
September 1, 2024
US Calls on China to End Uyghur Repression in Xinjiang
The United States has urged China to take immediate action to stop the ongoing repression of Muslim Uyghurs and other ethnic and religious minorities in Xinjiang, the Siasat Daily reported yesterday. In a statement on Friday, marking the second anniversary…
WHO aims to halt mpox outbreak in Africa within six months
September 1, 2024
WHO aims to halt mpox outbreak in Africa within six months
The World Health Organization (WHO) aims to stop mpox outbreaks in Africa within the next six months, with the first vaccine shipments expected in Congo within days. Africa, particularly Congo with over 18,000 suspected cases and 629 deaths, has so…
Germany Faces Criticism From Amnesty Over Afghan Deportations
August 31, 2024
Germany Faces Criticism From Amnesty Over Afghan Deportations
Germany has come under fire from human rights groups for deporting 28 Afghan nationals back to their home country for the first time since 2021 Taliban takeover, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. Amnesty International Germany has warned that these deportations could…