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India witnessed a disturbing surge in hate crimes targeting Muslims in March 2025, with incidents ranging from physical assaults to institutional discrimination and communal violence, according to several sources, including Muslim Mirror, Times of India, Hindustan Times, Indian Express. These…

Amnesty’s annual report, Death Sentences and Executions 2024, revealed that 1,518 executions occurred across 15 countries. Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia were responsible for a staggering 91% of these executions, with Iran alone accounting for nearly two-thirds. Amnesty International cautioned…

Human Rights Watch reported that between December 2024 and February 2025, Saudi authorities released at least 44 prisoners, many of whom had been serving long sentences for peacefully exercising their rights, HRW website reported. Despite these releases, numerous individuals and…

The Karnataka High Court has recommended the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), stating that it would ensure equality for women regardless of caste and religion. This statement was made in a recent ruling released on April 6, 2025,…

The passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill has put nearly 98% of Waqf properties in Uttar Pradesh in a state of uncertainty, with the decision-making authority shifting from the Waqf Board to district magistrates, significantly diminishing the board’s control over…

Amnesty International has condemned Belgium for denying asylum to thousands, accusing the country of “manufacturing a homelessness crisis” and violating human rights. The rights group said the policy disproportionately targets “racialized single men,” leaving many asylum seekers without shelter, healthcare,…

The World Food Programme (WFP) reported providing life-saving assistance to over 9 million people in Afghanistan last year, emphasizing the urgent need for continued funding, Khaama Press reported. WFP’s ongoing efforts aim to address the humanitarian needs of the Afghan…

India’s lower house of parliament today approved a contentious bill aimed at amending the laws governing Muslim endowments, known as waqf, valued at over $14 billion, Al Jazeera reported. Proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the…

As the Indian Parliament’s Budget Session commenced, protests erupted in the Lok Sabha (Lower House) over the proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Clarion reported. The opposition, led by the Samajwadi Party (SP), denounced the bill as unconstitutional, leading to the adjournment…

The Grand Mosque of Kufa hosted a large influx of visitors during the holy month of Ramadan. The mosque’s administration announced that from February 28 to March 28, 2025, a total of 1,753,267 visitors entered the mosque, according to data…