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ICRC: Yemen cholera outbreak exceeds 300,000 suspected cases
July 11, 2017
ICRC: Yemen cholera outbreak exceeds 300,000 suspected cases
The Red Cross says the number of suspected cholera cases in Yemen has now surpassed 300,000 amid fears of a runaway outbreak of the disease and the threat of famine looming over the war-stricken country. The Red Cross says…
Muslim women wearing hijabs most at risk of Islamophobic attacks in Australia
July 10, 2017
Muslim women wearing hijabs most at risk of Islamophobic attacks in Australia
Women wearing hijabs are most vulnerable to public Islamophobic attacks in Australia, while only one in four bystanders speaks out on behalf of victims. Women wearing hijabs are most vulnerable to public Islamophobic attacks in Australia, while only…
High court ignores human rights violations, rules arms exports to Saudi Arabia can continue
July 10, 2017
High court ignores human rights violations, rules arms exports to Saudi Arabia can continue
Human Rights campaigners have lost a high-profile case calling for UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia to be stopped over humanitarian concerns as the high court ruled exports could continue. Human Rights campaigners have lost a high-profile case…
UN humanitarian coordinator: Famine threatens 95 districts in Yemen
July 10, 2017
UN humanitarian coordinator: Famine threatens 95 districts in Yemen
The United Nations humanitarian coordinator in Yemen, Jimmy McGoldrick, revealed that 95 districts in Yemen are threatened with famine. The United Nations humanitarian coordinator in Yemen, Jimmy McGoldrick, revealed that 95 districts in Yemen are threatened with famine.…
Protesters demand reconstruction of Jannat al-Baqi in front Saudi Arabia Embassy in Canada
July 10, 2017
Protesters demand reconstruction of Jannat al-Baqi in front Saudi Arabia Embassy in Canada
A sudden afternoon shower on Saturday failed to drown out the voices of protesters gathered outside the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Ottawa, Canada to demand the reconstruction of Jannat al-Baqi and the protection of other Islamic heritage sites in the…
Muslims host cultural festival in Oregon
July 10, 2017
Muslims host cultural festival in Oregon
Muslim Education Trust (MET) in Tigard, Oregon, has hosted its inaugural Portland International Muslim Cultural Festival yesterday, July 8, giving the larger community a chance to know and experience the Islamic culture. Muslim Education Trust (MET) in Tigard, Oregon,…
UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia under threat as court ruling on terrorism looms
July 10, 2017
UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia under threat as court ruling on terrorism looms
Britain will be forced to suspend the sale of what potentially could be billions of pounds worth of weapons to Saudi Arabia if it loses a high-profile legal case on Monday. Britain will be forced to suspend the sale…
Free Muslim: Egypt is responsible for the safety and security of detained Uighur students
July 10, 2017
Free Muslim: Egypt is responsible for the safety and security of detained Uighur students
The international non-violence organization, Free Muslim, has charged the Egyptian authorities with the safety and security of the detained Uighurian students. The international non-violence organization, Free Muslim, has charged the Egyptian authorities with the safety and security of the…
Nigeria court rejects Shia cleric’s lawsuit against army
July 9, 2017
Nigeria court rejects Shia cleric’s lawsuit against army
A Nigerian court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, the jailed Shia community leader, against the country’s military over its human rights violations. A Nigerian court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, the…
UN calls on Myanmar to grant citizenship to Rohingya
July 9, 2017
UN calls on Myanmar to grant citizenship to Rohingya
The UN refugee agency has called on Myanmar to grant citizenship to the persecuted Rohingya Muslims. The UN refugee agency has called on Myanmar to grant citizenship to the persecuted Rohingya Muslims. “It’s important to work on granting citizenship…