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EU, Intl Missions Condemn Kidnappings, Targeted Killings
February 1, 2021
EU, Intl Missions Condemn Kidnappings, Targeted Killings
The EU Delegation and the diplomatic missions in Afghanistan in a joint statement released on Sunday condemned the targeted killings and kidnappings in the country.The EU Delegation and the diplomatic missions of Australia, Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France,…
Twitter Suspends Spanish Party Account over anti-Muslim Comments
January 31, 2021
Twitter Suspends Spanish Party Account over anti-Muslim Comments
Twitter announced on Saturday that it had suspended the official account of the Spanish right-wing Vox party due to a tweet that violated the policy of hate speech.The ban on Twitter came after the party warned in one of its…
US senator defends the Muslims of Sri Lanka and demands an end to their burning
January 31, 2021
US senator defends the Muslims of Sri Lanka and demands an end to their burning
Democratic Senator from the US state of Maryland, Chris Van Hollen, called on Sri Lanka not to cremate the corpses of Muslims who died of Covid, and to allow religious groups in the country to bury their dead according to…
Canada’s unions welcome National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia
January 31, 2021
Canada’s unions welcome National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia
Canada’s unions are welcoming the federal government’s announcement that it will designate January 29 a National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia.The country’s labour movement supported community calls to commemorate this painful anniversary…
Islamophobic attacks in France increase by 53% in 2020
January 30, 2021
Islamophobic attacks in France increase by 53% in 2020
The number of Islamophobic incidents in France, home to Western Europe’s largest Muslim community, rose sharply last year amid controversy over the government’s stance toward the religious minority, the head of a monitoring group said Friday.According to the head of…
Virtual educational course on the teachings of the Ahlulbayt for children in Canada
January 30, 2021
Virtual educational course on the teachings of the Ahlulbayt for children in Canada
The Imam Hussein Islamic Center in the Canadian city of Edmonton, will organize a virtual educational course on the teachings of the People of the House, peace be upon them, for children in Canada.The center announced that, in response to…
French government facing legal lawsuit over discrimination against Muslims and minorities
January 28, 2021
French government facing legal lawsuit over discrimination against Muslims and minorities
Several prominent human rights organizations have filed a lawsuit against the French government over racist and discriminatory acts by the police against Muslims and minorities, which recently sparked angry protests across France.“Six NGOs, including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International,…
Bangladesh to move thousands more Rohingya Muslims to remote island despite criticism
January 28, 2021
Bangladesh to move thousands more Rohingya Muslims to remote island despite criticism
Bangladesh will move 2,000-3,000 more Rohingya Muslim refugees to a remote island in the Bay of Bengal this week, a navy officer said on Wednesday, despite complaints by rights groups concerned about the site’s vulnerability to storms and flooding.Bangladesh has…
The Philippines: House approves bill declaring National Hijab Day
January 28, 2021
The Philippines: House approves bill declaring National Hijab Day
The House of Representatives of the Philippines on January 26, 2021, voted unanimously to approve a bill declaring February 1 of every year as National Hijab Day.A total of 203 members of the House voted in favor of House Bill…
Mourning ceremonies on demise anniversary of Lady Umm al-Baneen in Sweden
January 28, 2021
Mourning ceremonies on demise anniversary of Lady Umm al-Baneen in Sweden
The Abbas Youth Committee in the Husseiniyah of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, in the city of Gothenburg, Sweden, held a mourning ceremony on the demise anniversary of Lady Umm al-Baneen, peace be upon her, in the presence of…