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Cornerstone of Shia mosque laid in Ghana
July 12, 2020
Cornerstone of Shia mosque laid in Ghana
The cornerstone of Imam Mahdi Mosque in the city of Accra, Ghana, was laid with the aim of serving the followers of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in the city. The cornerstone of Imam Mahdi Mosque in the city…
European MP condemns death sentences issued in Bahrain
July 11, 2020
European MP condemns death sentences issued in Bahrain
European Parliament Member Nacho Sanchez Amro called for a review of all death sentences issued in Bahrain. European Parliament Member Nacho Sanchez Amro called for a review of all death sentences issued in Bahrain. “The European Union has strongly condemned…
Two US House conservatives call on Trump to remove troops from Afghanistan
July 11, 2020
Two US House conservatives call on Trump to remove troops from Afghanistan
Two House conservatives are calling on President Trump to “immediately withdraw” all troops from Afghanistan and Iraq, arguing the country needs to stop engaging in “endless wars.” Two House conservatives are calling on President Trump to “immediately withdraw” all troops…
Virus Outbreak In Rohingya Camps ‘Contained’: Bangladesh
July 9, 2020
Virus Outbreak In Rohingya Camps ‘Contained’: Bangladesh
A coronavirus outbreak among Rohingya refugees has been “successfully contained”, Bangladesh officials have said after fears that the disease spread rapidly in overcrowded camps. A coronavirus outbreak among Rohingya refugees has been “successfully contained”, Bangladesh officials have said after…
Thousands protest against Belgium’s college headscarf ban ruling
July 9, 2020
Thousands protest against Belgium’s college headscarf ban ruling
About 4,000 people gathered in Brussels on Sunday to protest against a ruling by Belgium’s Constitutional Court that a ban on headscarves in higher education is permissible. About 4,000 people gathered in Brussels on Sunday to protest against a ruling…
Facebook removes nearly 200 accounts tied to hate groups
July 9, 2020
Facebook removes nearly 200 accounts tied to hate groups
Facebook has removed nearly 200 social media accounts linked to white supremacy groups that planned to encourage members to attend protests over police killings of black people Facebook has removed nearly 200 social media accounts linked to white supremacy groups…
Britain will resume arms sales to Saudi Arabia despite fears weaponry could be used against civilians in Yemen
July 9, 2020
Britain will resume arms sales to Saudi Arabia despite fears weaponry could be used against civilians in Yemen
Britain will resume its arms sales to Saudi Arabia despite fears that UK-made weapons could be used by Riyadh against civilians in Yemen and 20 of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s aides being added to a Britain will resume its…
Jewish and Muslim leaders unite ahead of hearing into Belgian kosher-halal ban
July 8, 2020
Jewish and Muslim leaders unite ahead of hearing into Belgian kosher-halal ban
Senior Jewish and Muslim leaders this week issued a joint plea ahead of a European Court of Justice hearing into the legality of a Belgian ban on religious slaughter. Senior Jewish and Muslim leaders this week issued a joint plea…
Morocco announces the opening date for mosques months after the closure
July 8, 2020
Morocco announces the opening date for mosques months after the closure
Mosques in Morocco will reopen their doors next week, after they have been closed since last March, in the context of measures to tackle the Corona pandemic, with the continued closure during Friday prayers. Mosques in Morocco will reopen their…
Egypt partially reopens Al-Hussein Mosque
July 8, 2020
Egypt partially reopens Al-Hussein Mosque
Egypt has partially reopened Cairo’s iconic Al-Hussein Mosque as of 7 July following a few days of closure over worshippers’ non-compliance with the new coronavirus precautions. Egypt has partially reopened Cairo’s iconic Al-Hussein Mosque as of 7 July following a…