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Yemen is facing catastrophic repercussions and UN agencies may resort to reducing their programs in the exhausted country
August 31, 2021
Yemen is facing catastrophic repercussions and UN agencies may resort to reducing their programs in the exhausted country
The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen has warned that some agencies may slow down their work programs – including in the areas of water, health and other sectors – as of September, due to lack of funding.“This…
U.S. Withdraws Final Troops From Afghanistan, Pentagon Says
August 31, 2021
U.S. Withdraws Final Troops From Afghanistan, Pentagon Says
The Pentagon announced the departure of the last American soldier from Afghanistan on Monday night, bringing an end to a 20-year war in Afghanistan after a Taliban takeover of the country.“I am here to announce that we have completed our…
BCHR calls on the government to end enforced disappearances of dissidents
August 31, 2021
BCHR calls on the government to end enforced disappearances of dissidents
The Bahrain Center for Human Rights called on the Kingdom’s government to put an end to the enforced disappearances of political opponents, to grant amnesty to political prisoners, and to put an end to the widespread practice of torture and…
Dozens of Afghans in front of the German embassy in Tehran in search of asylum
August 30, 2021
Dozens of Afghans in front of the German embassy in Tehran in search of asylum
Dozens of Afghans slept in front of the German embassy in Tehran, hoping to fulfill an unofficial promise of asylum.A group of Afghan refugees who came to Iran after the Taliban terrorist movement took control of the country gathered last…
Pope Francis calls for continued support for the needy in Afghanistan
August 30, 2021
Pope Francis calls for continued support for the needy in Afghanistan
Pope Francis expressed his deep concern over the current situation in Afghanistan, calling for continued assistance to Afghans, hoping for “fraternal and peaceful coexistence” in the country.“I am following with great concern the situation in Afghanistan, and I share the…
After reducing Holy Quran study hours, Saudi Arabia to host the largest dance concert next September
August 30, 2021
After reducing Holy Quran study hours, Saudi Arabia to host the largest dance concert next September
Saudi Arabia will host the MDLBeast Festival as the largest dance music event in the Middle East after its 2019 inaugural session, mid-September, while it reduced the Holy Quran study hours for students.According to local media, the festival will be…
Small town in Pakistan held more than 200 mourning processions on Ashura
August 30, 2021
Small town in Pakistan held more than 200 mourning processions on Ashura
The Pakistani newspaper, Urdu Point, reported that one of the small towns in the country held more than 200 mourning processions in honor of Imam Hussein on Ashura, amid strict security measures.The newspaper said in a special report, that “more…
UN: Half of Yemen’s Population Lacks Clean Water
August 29, 2021
UN: Half of Yemen’s Population Lacks Clean Water
Yemenis are in urgent need of water, sanitation, and hygiene assistance; access to clean and safe drinking water remains crucial for the good health and survival of a whole nation, according to the United Nations (UN).The International Organization for Migration…
Indian multi-sectarian delegation calls for allowing its citizens to perform the upcoming Arbaeen Pilgrimage to Karbala
August 29, 2021
Indian multi-sectarian delegation calls for allowing its citizens to perform the upcoming Arbaeen Pilgrimage to Karbala
The Indian “Hans India” news website reported that the residents of the city of Dar Al-Shifa in the province of Hyderabad, which has a Shia-majority population, submitted an official request to obtain permission to participate in the Arbaeen Pilgrimage in…
Warnings of a new disaster in the vicinity of Kabul Airport
August 29, 2021
Warnings of a new disaster in the vicinity of Kabul Airport
On Sunday morning, the United States warned of a “specific and credible threat” near Kabul airport and urged its citizens to leave the area, days after an attack that killed 13 Americans.“Due to a specific and credible threat, all US…