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Boko Haram attacks village in Nigeria, fails to abduct girls
February 21, 2018
Boko Haram attacks village in Nigeria, fails to abduct girls
Takfiri Boko Haram militants have attacked a village in northeast Nigeria, unsuccessfully attempting to kidnap girls at a boarding school there. Takfiri Boko Haram militants have attacked a village in northeast Nigeria, unsuccessfully attempting to kidnap girls at…
Norwegian university to develop study programs with emphasis on Islamic theology
February 18, 2018
Norwegian university to develop study programs with emphasis on Islamic theology
The Faculty of Theology at the University of Oslo will develop new study programs for religious leaders with specific emphasis on Islamic theology. The Faculty of Theology at the University of Oslo will develop new study programs for…
‘Afghans file 1.7 million war crime complaints with ICC’
February 18, 2018
‘Afghans file 1.7 million war crime complaints with ICC’
A human rights group says the International Criminal Court (ICC) has received over one and a half million statements of alleged war crimes from Afghan citizens in a span of three months. A human rights group says the International…
China’s Hui Muslims fearful Chinese New Year education ban a sign of curbs to come
February 17, 2018
China’s Hui Muslims fearful Chinese New Year education ban a sign of curbs to come
For some in China’s ethnic Hui Muslim minority here, a recent ban on young people engaging in religious education in mosques is an unwelcome interference in how they lead their lives. For some in China’s ethnic Hui Muslim minority…
21 Killed, 70 Wounded as Boko Haram suicide bombers attack fish market in Borno
February 17, 2018
21 Killed, 70 Wounded as Boko Haram suicide bombers attack fish market in Borno
At least 21 persons were killed and 70 civilians were injured as multiple bombers struck Konduga local government area of Borno State yesterday, Civilian JTF Source’s told SaharaReporters. At least 21 persons were killed and 70 civilians were injured…
WFP reiterates commitment to supporting Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
February 15, 2018
WFP reiterates commitment to supporting Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
The Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), David Beasley, has restated the organization’s commitment to providing food assistance to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. The Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), David…
Over half of French people say Islam is compatible with their society: Survey
February 14, 2018
Over half of French people say Islam is compatible with their society: Survey
Fifty-six percent of French people believe that Islam is compatible with the values of their country, according to a survey conducted by the French-based polling firm the Institut Français d’Opinion Publique (IFOP). Fifty-six percent of French people believe…
Shia Community holds rally to demand justice for slain members
February 14, 2018
Shia Community holds rally to demand justice for slain members
Shia Community in Nigeria have staged yet another peaceful protest, demanding justice for a slain Muslim cleric and their leader Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, Media reports. Shia Community in Nigeria have staged yet another peaceful protest, demanding justice for a…
Shia Muslims of Nampula, Mozambique help victims of natural disasters + Photos
February 14, 2018
Shia Muslims of Nampula, Mozambique help victims of natural disasters + Photos
Shia Ethna-Ashery community of Nampula, Mozambique collected contributions to help the victims of natural disasters in Jan 2018. Shia Ethna-Ashery community of Nampula, Mozambique collected contributions to help the victims of natural disasters in Jan 2018. The collecting process…
International Criminal Court to investigate Shia Massacre in Nigeria
February 12, 2018
International Criminal Court to investigate Shia Massacre in Nigeria
The International Criminal Court is moving gradually towards prosecution of Nigerian officials involved in the December 2015 massacre of members of the Shia community of Nigeria. The International Criminal Court is moving gradually towards prosecution of Nigerian officials involved…