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Bahrain’ HRC Report on Shia Rights Violations
July 12, 2023
Bahrain’ HRC Report on Shia Rights Violations
The Bahrain Human Rights Center announced that 120 cases of human rights violations took place in different parts of Bahrain in June. The organization further stated that during the past month, many sectarian violations have been registered in Bahrain, which…
UN Body’s Motion on Quran Burning: How Did Your Country Vote?
July 12, 2023
UN Body’s Motion on Quran Burning: How Did Your Country Vote?
In a recent session of the United Nations General Assembly, a motion addressing the burning of the Quran, the holy book of Islam, was put forth. The motion aimed to tackle religious intolerance and the desecration of religious texts. Each…
Anti-Islam Rhetoric
July 12, 2023
Anti-Islam Rhetoric
In the wake of the recent alarming rise of religious hatred, dozens of nations attending a debate at the U.N. Human Rights Council condemned the lack of tolerance for the beliefs of others, which they said has led to the…
World population surpasses 8 billion even as growth rate slows
July 12, 2023
World population surpasses 8 billion even as growth rate slows
Despite reduced rate of growth, the world’s population has exceeded 8 billion. The figure rose from 7 billion in 2011 and 6 billion in 1999, according to data compiled by Anadolu Agency. The world is expected to have more than…
Men with masks set fire to major market in Mexico, killing nine
July 12, 2023
Men with masks set fire to major market in Mexico, killing nine
A gang of masked men carried out a deadly attack on the second largest market in the central Mexican city of Toluca, discharging their guns before setting the location on fire, Aljazeera reported. The incident resulted in the death of…
6 people killed in knife attack on kindergarten in China
July 10, 2023
6 people killed in knife attack on kindergarten in China
At least six people were killed in an alleged knife attack on a kindergarten in China on Monday, Aljazeera reported. The incident occurred around 7:40 a.m. in Hengshan town of Lianjiang city in southern Guangdong province, a spokeswoman for the…
European Saudi Organisation for Human Rights sends letter to UN Special Rapporteur on Peaceful Assembly
July 7, 2023
European Saudi Organisation for Human Rights sends letter to UN Special Rapporteur on Peaceful Assembly
The European Saudi Organisation for Human Rights (ESOHR), along with 14 other organizations, have sent a letter to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, Nyaletsossi Voule, In the letter sent on June 26, 2023,…
Imam Al-Hassan Association- Hull presents *the second annual conference of Eid Al-Ghadeer
July 7, 2023
Imam Al-Hassan Association- Hull presents *the second annual conference of Eid Al-Ghadeer
The second annual conference in honour of Eid al Ghadeer took place in Hull organised by the Imam al-Hassan Association. In attendance there was a group of scholars, professionals and intellectuals. The panel of speakers included “The speakers Sayed Ali…
Sweden Considers Banning Koran Burnings: A Controversial Step Towards Social Harmony
July 7, 2023
Sweden Considers Banning Koran Burnings: A Controversial Step Towards Social Harmony
Sweden is reportedly considering making Koran burnings illegal, According to a report by Aftonbladet, the country’s leading daily newspaper. The proposal, if enacted, would potentially set a precedent in the global conversation surrounding freedom of expression and religious tolerance. Recent…
Karbala-based Mercy and Humanity Team carries humanitarian activities to delight sick children
July 7, 2023
Karbala-based Mercy and Humanity Team carries humanitarian activities to delight sick children
In commemoration of Eid-ul-Ghadir, the Karbala-based Mercy and Humanity Team has taken the initiative to delight sick children in the holy city. The members of the voluntary team said in a statement to Shia Waves Agency that, “The team visited…