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Iranian pilgrims continue their march towards Karbala
August 2, 2021
Iranian pilgrims continue their march towards Karbala
For the sixteenth day, Iranian pilgrims are continuing their walk on foot towards Karbala to participate in the Arbaeen Pilgrimage.Iranian local media, followed by Shia Waves, stated that the procession of Ansar al-Hussein, peace be upon them, started from the…
Iraq: Several civilians and soldiers martyred and wounded in ISIS terrorist attack in Diyala province
August 1, 2021
Iraq: Several civilians and soldiers martyred and wounded in ISIS terrorist attack in Diyala province
An Iraqi security source confirmed the martyrdom of three members of the army and the wounding of a soldier in an attack by the ISIS terrorist organization, in the eastern province of Diyala.The source said that the members of the…
Death toll in Afghanistan flood reaches 113, dozens still missing
August 1, 2021
Death toll in Afghanistan flood reaches 113, dozens still missing
The death toll of last week’s flooding in Afghanistan’s Kamdish district has risen to 113 with dozens still missing, TOLO News reported quoting an official, adding that 70 more were injured.The floods happened on Wednesday due to heavy rains in…
International Nonviolence Organization calls on Iranian authorities to meet protesters’ demands and release prisoners
August 1, 2021
International Nonviolence Organization calls on Iranian authorities to meet protesters’ demands and release prisoners
The International Nonviolence Organization, Free Muslim, called on the Iranian authorities to stop all forms of repression of protesters, and to release the minors and women detained as a gesture of good will.The organization said in a statement, received by…
Shia Rights Watch calls on the United Nations to condemn the Karbala massacre
August 1, 2021
Shia Rights Watch calls on the United Nations to condemn the Karbala massacre
The International Shia Rights Watch Organization called on all governments and human rights organizations to condemn the Karbala massacre after the attack of the Al Saud army in 1801.The organization stated in a statement, “With the advent of Eid al-Ghadir…
Pakistan: The seventh annual conference in preparation for the revival of the holy month of Muharram
August 1, 2021
Pakistan: The seventh annual conference in preparation for the revival of the holy month of Muharram
A large gathering of Shia scholars and religious activists in Pakistan gathered to coordinate and prepare for the observance of the rituals of Muharram and Safar.The Pakistan Cultural Center hosted the seventh annual conference titled “Union of the Hussaini Nation”,…
Shia Rights Watch presents to the international community the suffering of the Rohingya Muslim minority and their forced displacement by the Myanmar authorities
July 31, 2021
Shia Rights Watch presents to the international community the suffering of the Rohingya Muslim minority and their forced displacement by the Myanmar authorities
The Executive Director of the Shia Rights Watch Organization, affiliated with the Imam Shirazi World Foundation in Washington, DC, Mustafa Akhwand, announced the organization’s solidarity with the Rohingya Muslims and its strong condemnation of the repressive practices practiced by the…
In violation of the provisions of the International Convention on Human Rights and International Law, the Saudi coalition continues to detain fuel ships
July 31, 2021
In violation of the provisions of the International Convention on Human Rights and International Law, the Saudi coalition continues to detain fuel ships
The Yemeni Petroleum Company confirmed that the forces of the Saudi-Emirati coalition are still holding 3 oil ships, including a ship loaded with gas.In a statement, the Yemeni Petroleum Company reiterated that the coalition continued to detain two oil ships…
UN Compound attacked in Afghanistan
July 31, 2021
UN Compound attacked in Afghanistan
A United Nations compound in Herat, Afghanistan was attacked Friday with rocket propelled grenades and gunfire, killing an Afghan police guard and wounding other officers, the U.N. said.“The attack targeting entrances of the clearly marked United Nations facility was carried…
Turkey’s Shias celebrate Eid al-Ghadir
July 31, 2021
Turkey’s Shias celebrate Eid al-Ghadir
The followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, celebrated in the Turkish capital, Istanbul, the blessed occasion of Eid al-Ghadir, the day on which the Prophet, peace be upon him and his progeny, appointed Imam Ali, peace be upon him,…