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Afghan education activists launch campaign to address Taliban’s book censorship

Afghan education activists launch campaign to address Taliban’s book censorship

A new campaign, “Against Book Burning,” is shedding light on the Taliban’s systematic censorship and removal of books across Afghanistan. Organized by education activists, the initiative aims to resist what they describe as an effort to suppress intellectual freedom and…
8-year-old Bangladeshi boy memorizes entire Quran in just 8 months

8-year-old Bangladeshi boy memorizes entire Quran in just 8 months

In a remarkable achievement, 8-year-old Muhammad Faruq from Lakshmipur, Bangladesh, has memorized the entire Quran in just eight months. Starting in September, Faruq’s dedication and hard work allowed him to complete the memorization of the Holy Quran in record time.…
Muslim Charities Face Banking Discrimination Amid Palestinian Aid Crisis

Muslim Charities Face Banking Discrimination Amid Palestinian Aid Crisis

Muslim charities providing aid to Palestinians are facing significant challenges due to discriminatory banking practices, Al Jazeera revealed in an article yesterday. Many financial institutions have cut off essential services to these organizations, particularly those focused on Gaza, citing a…
Sectarian Violence Claims 13 More Lives in Pakistan’s Kurram District

Sectarian Violence Claims 13 More Lives in Pakistan’s Kurram District

In the ongoing sectarian violence in northwest Pakistan, 13 more lives were lost, bringing the total death toll to 124, predominantly affecting the Shiite community, Arab News reported yesterday. The latest clashes erupted after two Shiite Muslim convoys, under police…
Afghan women face abuse under Taliban’s anti-begging crackdown, report says

Afghan women face abuse under Taliban’s anti-begging crackdown, report says

Destitute Afghan women arrested under the Taliban’s harsh anti-begging laws have reported suffering rape, torture, and forced labor in detention, The Guardian said yesterday. Many were detained while begging for food to support their children, as they have no access…
UN Reports Taliban Detain Afghan Journalists Over 250 Times

UN Reports Taliban Detain Afghan Journalists Over 250 Times

A recent United Nations report reveals that since the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, journalists have faced severe repression, with 256 documented detentions and 130 cases of torture and poor treatment reported by the UN Assistance Mission…
Pakistan: Amnesty Demands Investigation After Deadly Crackdown on PTI Protests

Pakistan: Amnesty Demands Investigation After Deadly Crackdown on PTI Protests

A violent crackdown on opposition protesters from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Islamabad resulted in multiple deaths and mass detentions during rallies on November 26 and 27. Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for South Asia, Babu Ram Pant, condemned the…
Ancient city of Kish: Birthplace of early dynasties and legacy of Mesopotamian civilization

Ancient city of Kish: Birthplace of early dynasties and legacy of Mesopotamian civilization

Historical reports have highlighted the ancient city of Kish, located in Iraq’s Babil Governorate, as one of humanity’s earliest cities and a significant cultural center during the Sumerian and Akkadian periods. Kish, which flourished between 2900 and 2350 BCE, is…
Security Forces Raid Imran Khan Supporters in Islamabad

Security Forces Raid Imran Khan Supporters in Islamabad

Pakistani security forces conducted a midnight raid on supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan after over 50,000 protesters breached security barriers to demand his release, The Guardian reported yesterday. The unrest, which saw at least seven fatalities and numerous…
UN Report Reveals 336 Cases of Violence Against Journalists in Afghanistan

UN Report Reveals 336 Cases of Violence Against Journalists in Afghanistan

The United Nations released a concerning report detailing the state of media freedom in Afghanistan, documenting 336 cases of violence against journalists from August 15, 2021, to September 30, 2024, Amu TV revealed yesterday. The report, published by the UN…
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