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Following UN criticism, France repatriates 47 children and women detained in camps in Syria
January 25, 2023
Following UN criticism, France repatriates 47 children and women detained in camps in Syria
France has repatriated fifteen women and thirty-two children who were held in detention camps designated for former members of the terrorist organization of ISIS, in northeastern Syria, according to the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “The minors have been handed…
‘Shia Rights Watch’ organization calls on Saudi authorities to release Sheikh Al-Khuweldi
January 25, 2023
‘Shia Rights Watch’ organization calls on Saudi authorities to release Sheikh Al-Khuweldi
Shia Rights Watch Organization has expressed its strong condemnation of the Saudi authorities’ arrest of the Shia cleric, Sheikh Hassan Al-Khuwailidi, calling for his immediate release. In an important statement received by Shia Waves Agency, the organization said that it…
Remains of ancient Roman city unearthed in Egypt’s Luxor on eastern Nile bank
January 25, 2023
Remains of ancient Roman city unearthed in Egypt’s Luxor on eastern Nile bank
Egyptian archaeologists working in the historic city of Luxor have unearthed a residential city dating back to Roman rule of Egypt (30 BCE — 640 CE), the country’s highest antiquities authority announced on Tuesday. The unearthed city is believed to…
Human rights group accuses Taliban of arbitrarily detaining nearly 2,000 people in Afghanistan
January 25, 2023
Human rights group accuses Taliban of arbitrarily detaining nearly 2,000 people in Afghanistan
Taliban Movement has arbitrarily detained nearly 2,000 people in Afghanistan since it returned to power in August 2021, according to a report by a rights group. The report stated that “among the detainees are mainly former government employees, female demonstrators,…
Orphanage of Sayyidah Fatima Al-Zahraa Complex distributes financial grants to orphan families in Kabul
January 25, 2023
Orphanage of Sayyidah Fatima Al-Zahraa Complex distributes financial grants to orphan families in Kabul
The orphanage of Sayyidah Fatima Al-Zahraa Complex, which is affiliated to the Supreme Religious Authoruty in Kabu, Afghanistan, distributed the monthly aid to the families of orphans and the needy. The aid distributed to them included financial grants with baskets…
On the Int’l Day for Education, Shirazi Foundation sends a message to support Afghan girls and women
January 25, 2023
On the Int’l Day for Education, Shirazi Foundation sends a message to support Afghan girls and women
On the International Day of Education for Afghan girls and women, Shirazi Foundation sent a message to the international community, affirming its solidarity with them by returning to their studies in schools and universities, as it is a human right.…
Shia pilgrims to commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali al-Hadi, peace be upon him, in Samarra, Iraq
January 25, 2023
Shia pilgrims to commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali al-Hadi, peace be upon him, in Samarra, Iraq
The Askariyain Holy Shrine announced the security and service plan for coming pilgrimage on the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Ali al-Hadi (peace be upon him), with the participation of all departments concerned in providing services to pilgrims, supporting…
‘Futuresque’ mosque to be constructed in Bahrain
January 24, 2023
‘Futuresque’ mosque to be constructed in Bahrain
A ‘futuresque’ mosque reimagining Islamic architecture has been approved by local authorities and may now be constructed in Bahrain. According to the project architect Mr. Karimi, “The proposal pushes the relationship of architectural elements to one another investigating the elasticity…
Canada takes back 23 of its citizens detained in ISIS camps in Syria
January 24, 2023
Canada takes back 23 of its citizens detained in ISIS camps in Syria
Canada said it would take back 23 of its citizens who were being held in ISIS camps in northeastern Syria. The group includes six women, 13 children and four men. Among the men to be returned is Jack Letts, a…
Afghan refugees in Islamabad protest against detention, forceful deportation
January 24, 2023
Afghan refugees in Islamabad protest against detention, forceful deportation
Many Afghan social activists and refugees in Islamabad protested on Saturday against Pakistan’s forceful deportation policy and asked the host country to treat refugees with decency. Pakistani press has received footage from the gathering showing some Afghan women gathered in…