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Systemic Discrimination and Environmental Crisis Threaten Afghanistan’s Shia and Hazara Communities —————————- The Shia and Hazara communities in Afghanistan are facing a severe dual crisis: systemic religious and ethnic discrimination within Taliban prisons and a devastating environmental crisis fueling forced…

One Hundred Days After Suwayda Disaster: Over 127,000 Families Still Displaced ——————— One hundred days after the tragic events in Suwayda Province, Syria, which took place in July, more than 127,000 families from 36 affected villages remain displaced and are…

NGOs Decry “Death of Human Rights” in India at UNHRC Session ——————————- At the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, human rights non-governmental organizations (NGOs) exposed systematic human rights violations allegedly occurring in India. As…

Shia Artist in Canada Creates Handcrafted Art Displaying Devotion to the Ahl al-Bayt ———————————— A Shia artist residing in Canada has expressed his devotion to the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) by creating handcrafted artwork, including Arabic calligraphy and…

US Muslim Civil Rights Group Praises Switzerland’s Hijab Ban Rejection —————————— The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has welcomed the Swiss government’s decision to reject a proposed ban on the hijab, or Islamic headscarf, in schools, the organization’s website reported.…

Afghanistan Faces Health, Data and Media Crises Under Taliban Rule —————————————– Afghanistan is experiencing multiple interconnected crises — from rapidly deteriorating air quality to mass data breaches of resettlement applicants, and a sharp deterioration in media freedom under the Taliban…

Afghan Groups Urge UN to Halt Forced Deportations from Pakistan ………….. A coalition of 113 Afghan civil society groups and protest movements based in Pakistan has appealed to the international community and the United Nations to intervene and stop the…

Canada: Manitoba Celebrates Islamic Heritage Month Highlighting Faith, Culture, and Unity …………….. Manitoba is marking October as Islamic Heritage Month (IHM), a time to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Muslims to the province’s social, cultural, and economic life,…

European Historian Publishes New Book Highlighting Islam’s Message of Tolerance and Reason …………….. European historian and researcher John Tolan has released a new book titled “Islam: A New History from Muhammad to the Present,” offering a scholarly and balanced perspective…

U.S. Congressman Tells Shia Muslim Journalist to “Go Back to the UK”; Indian Politician Defends Ban on Halal-Certified Products ————————————- Some recent developments have put a spotlight on growing Islamophobic trends worldwide as Muslims face continued harassment and restrictions. A…