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Executions on rise in Saudi Arabia despite promises to respect human rights
July 22, 2024
Executions on rise in Saudi Arabia despite promises to respect human rights
Saudi Arabia has seen a sharp increase in the number of executions during the first half of 2024, sparking widespread criticism from human rights organizations. Despite the Saudi government’s pledges to improve human rights conditions, reports indicate a nearly 42%…
Mass grave with over 100 ISIS victims uncovered in Iraq’s Anbar province
July 22, 2024
Mass grave with over 100 ISIS victims uncovered in Iraq’s Anbar province
Iraqi security forces and specialized teams continue their efforts to recover the bodies of more than 100 individuals executed by ISIS, and were buried in a mass grave in the Saqlawiyah district near Fallujah in Anbar province. This mass grave…
Iraq to open three new international airports
July 21, 2024
Iraq to open three new international airports
Iraq will open three new international airports in the next year in the in the country’s southern and northern regions, announced the Iraqi Ministry of Transport today. The activities in the projects of Karbala, Nasiriyah and Mosul international airports continues…
Abductions of PTI Media Coordinators Raise Alarm in Pakistan
July 21, 2024
Abductions of PTI Media Coordinators Raise Alarm in Pakistan
Pakistan’s opposition party, led by imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan, reported on Saturday that its foreign media coordinator and several social media activists were allegedly “abducted” and have gone missing, VOA reported yesterday. Relatives and Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf…
Amnesty International Censures Pakistan’s Failure to Ensure Safety of Protesters
July 21, 2024
Amnesty International Censures Pakistan’s Failure to Ensure Safety of Protesters
Amnesty International has voiced serious concerns regarding the conduct of Pakistani forces during a recent protest in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, highlighting violations of the right to peaceful assembly as outlined in both international human rights law and Pakistan’s Constitution, Amu…
Bodies of 4 Pakistanis killed in attack on Shia mosque in Oman returned home
July 20, 2024
Bodies of 4 Pakistanis killed in attack on Shia mosque in Oman returned home
Four Pakistanis killed in an attack on a Shiite mosque in Oman have been repatriated and returned to their families, the Associated Press reported yesterday. The bodies arrived on Pakistan International Airlines flights at Islamabad and Lahore airports, where relatives…
Clashes Between Nomads, Hazaras in Bamiyan Leave 2 Injured
July 20, 2024
Clashes Between Nomads, Hazaras in Bamiyan Leave 2 Injured
At least two villagers were injured during violent clashes between nomads and residents in Punjab District of Afghanistan’s Bamiyan province, Afghanistan International reported yesterday. One individual was shot, while another suffered a concerning head injury from a stone. Both injured…
Local Watchdog: Taliban Restrictions Stifle Afghan Freedom of Speech, Media
July 20, 2024
Local Watchdog: Taliban Restrictions Stifle Afghan Freedom of Speech, Media
Media freedom advocates are raising serious concerns about the Taliban’s treatment of journalists and media outlets in Afghanistan, says an article published by Amu TV yesterday. Reports indicate a growing pattern of restrictions and mistreatment, raising fears for the future…
Afghanistan: Eight Injured in Attack on Muharram Ceremony in Sar-e-Pul
July 20, 2024
Afghanistan: Eight Injured in Attack on Muharram Ceremony in Sar-e-Pul
A violent attack during a Muharram mourning ceremony left eight people injured on Friday afternoon in Sar-e-Pul province, Amu TV reported yesterday. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. local time in Chobfroshan Alley, just outside Sar-e-Pul City, the source mentioned.…
Amnesty International Calls on Germany to Support Afghan Refugees in Pakistan
July 19, 2024
Amnesty International Calls on Germany to Support Afghan Refugees in Pakistan
Amnesty International has urged the German government to ensure the safety of Afghan refugees in Pakistan, emphasizing the need for continued support amid growing concerns about their uncertain future, Khaama Press reported yesterday. In a statement released on July 17th,…