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India: Residents Demand Demolition of “Unauthorized” Mosque in Shimla
September 18, 2024
India: Residents Demand Demolition of “Unauthorized” Mosque in Shimla
In Shimla’s Kasumpti area of India, residents are calling for the demolition of a mosque they claim was built without proper authorization, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. Concerns have been raised about the mosque’s construction on residential land, which allegedly violates…
Militia Kills 10 Civilians in Eastern Congo
September 18, 2024
Militia Kills 10 Civilians in Eastern Congo
A midnight attack by the CODECO militia in Ituri province resulted in the deaths of ten civilians, Reuters reported yesterday. Local officials reported that the assault targeted a village in Djugu territory, predominantly inhabited by the Hema community. Witnesses stated…
Severe Humanitarian Crisis in Sudanese Refugee Camps in Chad
September 18, 2024
Severe Humanitarian Crisis in Sudanese Refugee Camps in Chad
As the civil war in Sudan intensifies, over half a million refugees have fled to eastern Chad, where humanitarian needs are critical, reliefweb reported on Monday. According to the article, In Aboutengue camp, nearly 44,500 Sudanese refugees, primarily women and…
Record 95,000 Centenarians in Japan, Women Comprise 88.3%
September 17, 2024
Record 95,000 Centenarians in Japan, Women Comprise 88.3%
Japan’s centenarian population has reached a record 95,000, marking a 54-year consecutive increase, Anadolu Agency reported today. The Health Ministry’s data, released for Respect for Aged Day, reveals an annual rise of 2,980 centenarians. Women represent 83,958 (88.3%) of this…
Australian Scientist Develops Quick Cancer Screening Test
September 16, 2024
Australian Scientist Develops Quick Cancer Screening Test
An Australian genomics researcher, Stefan Mazy, has created a groundbreaking cancer screening test called the DermR Patch, which could revolutionize skin cancer diagnosis, Anadolu Agency reported. This innovative test, developed with a team of four, utilizes microneedles to painlessly collect…
Pakistan Faces Record Violence Against Journalists in 2024
September 16, 2024
Pakistan Faces Record Violence Against Journalists in 2024
Pakistan is on track for its deadliest year for journalists, with 11 confirmed killings in 2024, raising serious concerns about press freedom, VOA revealed in an article published on Sunday. The recent murders of Nisar Lehri, a press club secretary…
Rohingya Refugees Face Growing Hardships in Neighboring Countries
September 15, 2024
Rohingya Refugees Face Growing Hardships in Neighboring Countries
An estimated 20,000 Rohingya have fled Myanmar’s Rakhine state in recent months, seeking refuge in Bangladesh amid escalating violence from Arakan Army insurgents, RFA reported. Many new arrivals are renting houses outside U.N. camps due to overcrowding, reporting dire conditions…
Rising Tensions: Continued Struggles for Muslims in India
September 7, 2024
Rising Tensions: Continued Struggles for Muslims in India
Following recent national elections, Muslims in India express concerns that safety for their community remains precarious. A series of violent incidents, including the brutal beating of 35-year-old Mohammad Fareed, highlight ongoing anti-Muslim sentiment. A video report from Al Jazeera shows…
India: 28 Bengali Muslims Detained in Assam as Foreigners
September 5, 2024
India: 28 Bengali Muslims Detained in Assam as Foreigners
In a distressing incident on September 2, 28 Bengali Muslims from India’s Barpeta district, Assam, were detained and sent to a transit camp after being declared foreigners by Foreigner Tribunals, Muslim Mirror reported. The emotional scene unfolded as family members…
Algeria Turns Back Nearly 20,000 Migrants to Niger Amid Brutal Conditions
September 3, 2024
Algeria Turns Back Nearly 20,000 Migrants to Niger Amid Brutal Conditions
Algeria has forcibly returned nearly 20,000 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa to Niger since January, Arab News reported yesterday citing the Niamey-based NGO Alarme Phone Sahara. The organization reported that these irregular migrants, including women and children, face “brutal conditions” during…