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Cameroon says 143 Boko Haram militants killed
January 14, 2015
Cameroon says 143 Boko Haram militants killed
Cameroon’s government says the military has killed 143 militants from the extremist group Boko Haram, which has been waging war in neighboring Nigeria. Cameroon’s government says the military has killed 143 militants from the extremist group Boko Haram, which has…
Sahih al-Bukhari banned (Republic of Tatarstan – Russia)
January 14, 2015
Sahih al-Bukhari banned (Republic of Tatarstan – Russia)
A Court in the Republic of Tatarstan banned “Sahih al-Bukhari”, recognizing its hadiths as extremist material and forbidden at the same time. A Court in the Republic of Tatarstan banned “Sahih al-Bukhari”, recognizing its hadiths as extremist material and forbidden…
3 million copies of new Charlie Hebdo magazine featuring insult to prophet cartoon on cover
January 14, 2015
3 million copies of new Charlie Hebdo magazine featuring insult to prophet cartoon on cover
The French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo is publishing an insulting cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his progeny, on the cover of its first issue since the recent attack which resulted in the killing of 12…
Mosque attacked in Germany for the second time
January 13, 2015
Mosque attacked in Germany for the second time
Some Islamophobic writings were made on the walls of the mosque, including phrases that said, “Germany belongs to Germans.” Abusive words were also used that said Muslim culture didn’t belong in Germany. Some Islamophobic writings were made on the walls…
Dozens of Arab and foreign activists hold sit-ins in front of Saudi Embassy
January 12, 2015
Dozens of Arab and foreign activists hold sit-ins in front of Saudi Embassy
Dozens of Arab and foreign activists have held sit-ins in front of Saudi Embassy in London, demanding the urgent release of activists and religious leaders. Dozens of Arab and foreign activists have held sit-ins in front of Saudi Embassy in…
Twitter and Facebook allowing Islamophobia to flourish
January 4, 2015
Twitter and Facebook allowing Islamophobia to flourish
An investigation by The Independent has proven that Twitter and Facebook are refusing to take down hundreds of inflammatory Islamophobic postings from across their sites despite being alerted to the content by anti-racism groups. An investigation by The Independent has…
India outrage over mock ‘Muslim’ terror drills
January 3, 2015
India outrage over mock ‘Muslim’ terror drills
There has been outrage in India after police in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state of Gujarat conducted mock security drills using fake “militants” dressed as Muslims. There has been outrage in India after police in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s…
Huge suicide blast rocks Nigeria’s mourning ceremony
November 5, 2014
Huge suicide blast rocks Nigeria’s mourning ceremony
At least 20 Shia mourners were martyred and many were injured after a huge suicide bomb targeted Shia mourners observing the holy day of Ashura exploded in Yobe state in northeastern Nigeria. Eye witnesses said that the Boko Haram…
Millions worldwide commemorate Ashura
November 5, 2014
Millions worldwide commemorate Ashura
Shia Muslims around the world held mourning processions and ceremonies on Tuesday to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. The holy city of Karbala was the scene of mourning processions where millions of pilgrims from…
Shia religious leader shot in face by IS terrorists in Australia
November 4, 2014
Shia religious leader shot in face by IS terrorists in Australia
An Australian Shia religious leader, who was shot in his face by IS terrorists outside a Shia Islamic prayer center in Sydney’s west, was targeted as he locked up the building following a night observing the holy ritual of Ashura,…