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Afghanistan: Security destabilized and Taliban’s ban on women continues amid int’l condemnation
January 9, 2023
Afghanistan: Security destabilized and Taliban’s ban on women continues amid int’l condemnation
On the Educational level, last week, the ban on girls’ higher education and women employees of NGOs triggered widespread reactions, with the acting minister of interior saying work is underway on a reasonable and permanent solution. “Banning Afghan women working…
Karbala Center for Studies and Research publishes new book on history of Holy Karbala
January 9, 2023
Karbala Center for Studies and Research publishes new book on history of Holy Karbala
Karbala Center for Studies and Research, affiliated to Imam Hussein holy Shrine has published a new book titled, “The Historic Stages for the Demarcation of Karbala”. The book studies particularly the historic stages for the demarcation of the holy city…
Baghdad and Paris discuss Al-Hawl camp and efforts to combat terrorism
January 9, 2023
Baghdad and Paris discuss Al-Hawl camp and efforts to combat terrorism
The Iraqi National Security Adviser, Qassem Al-Araji, discussed with the French ambassador in Baghdad the Syrian Al-Hawl camp and the importance of ending its case. Al-Araji’s office said, in a statement received by Shia Waves Agency, that Al-Araji, “received in…
Bahrain court upholds charge against prominent rights defender after denying legal access
January 9, 2023
Bahrain court upholds charge against prominent rights defender after denying legal access
A Bahraini court upheld charges against one of the country’s most prominent human rights defenders on Thursday, after denying him access to an appeal hearing, according to his family and rights campaigners. Abdul-Hadi al-Khawaja, 61, was initially imprisoned in 2011…
Pakistan frees 524 Afghan migrants from Karachi jail
January 8, 2023
Pakistan frees 524 Afghan migrants from Karachi jail
Hundreds of Afghan migrants, including women and children, have been released from a jail in the southern Pakistani port city of Karachi, Afghan officials said Saturday. Pakistani police in multiple raids last month detained at least 1,200 Afghan nationals who…
Over 46 thousand volunteers honored in providing services to pilgrims of Imam Ali in Holy Najaf
January 8, 2023
Over 46 thousand volunteers honored in providing services to pilgrims of Imam Ali in Holy Najaf
More than (46) thousand volunteers were honored to provide services to pilgrims at the holy shrine of the Commander of the Faithful, peace be upon him, during the year 2022. The official of the Division of Those Honored to Serve…
Afghanistan: Journalists in Paktia criticize limited access to Information
January 8, 2023
Afghanistan: Journalists in Paktia criticize limited access to Information
As the Taliban’s crackdown on journalists and media personnel continue in Afghanistan, numerous journalists in Paktia province on Friday criticized limited access to information and claimed that this has a negative influence on their operations as their basic rights to…
An antiquities-specialized website lauds techniques used in Al-Ukhaidir Palace
January 8, 2023
An antiquities-specialized website lauds techniques used in Al-Ukhaidir Palace
The Collector, a global research site specialized in antiquities and heritage affairs around the world, lauded the aesthetic architecture and designs of the historic Al-Ukhaidir Palace in the holy city of Karbala. In a detailed article, the site said, “The…
Pakistan kills 11 militants near Afghan border amid spike in terrorism
January 6, 2023
Pakistan kills 11 militants near Afghan border amid spike in terrorism
Pakistan said Thursday that a military counterterrorism raid in a remote region near Afghanistan’s border had killed at least 11 militants linked to a banned militant organization. The “Intelligence-based operation” in the South Waziristan district “successfully foiled a high-profile terrorist…
Iraqi Security Media Cell: 6 terrorists arrested in different governorates
January 6, 2023
Iraqi Security Media Cell: 6 terrorists arrested in different governorates
The Federal Intelligence and Investigation Agency in the Iraqi Ministry of Interior carried out on Thursday important activities in three Iraqi governorates based on intelligence information and judicial decisions that resulted in the arrest of 6 terrorists belonging to ISIS…