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UN: 317 civilians killed in violence, armed conflicts in Iraq in April
May 3, 2017
UN: 317 civilians killed in violence, armed conflicts in Iraq in April
The United Nations says terrorist acts, violence and armed conflicts took the lives of more than 300 people and left hundreds of others wounded in Iraq last month. The United Nations says terrorist acts, violence and armed conflicts…
UN urges protection of civilians as casualties remain high in first quarter
May 2, 2017
UN urges protection of civilians as casualties remain high in first quarter
The United Nations mission in Afghanistan urged all parties to the conflict to take immediate and concrete measures to better protect civilians from harm, as the latest data for 2017 shows continued high numbers of civilian casualties. The United…
Birth anniversary of al-Abbas celebrated worldwide
May 2, 2017
Birth anniversary of al-Abbas celebrated worldwide
Shias around the globe are decorating their houses, mosques and Shia Islamic Centers, and holding celebrations for the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Abu al-Fadhil al-Abbas, peace be upon him. Shias around the globe are decorating their…
Second phase of Kefraya, Foua Shia civilian deal to be completed next month
May 1, 2017
Second phase of Kefraya, Foua Shia civilian deal to be completed next month
The second phase of Kefraya and Foua deal is to be completed next month, faster than was planned, a source said. The second phase of Kefraya and Foua deal is to be completed next month, faster than was planned,…
Seminaries’ students to be allowed to join armed forces of Pakistan
April 30, 2017
Seminaries’ students to be allowed to join armed forces of Pakistan
The statement of National security Adviser Nasser Janjua has evoked a debate within Pakistani society that if the authorities are going to ‘Talibanize’ the Pakistan Army by opening doors to the pupils of the religious seminaries. The statement of…
Taliban launches spring offensive, vows to carry out more attacks
April 30, 2017
Taliban launches spring offensive, vows to carry out more attacks
The Taliban militants group in Afghanistan announced the launch of their new spring offensive under the name of Mansoori, vowing to carry out more attacks across the country. The Taliban militants group in Afghanistan announced the launch of their…
ISIS car bomb attack kills at least four, injures several in Baghdad
April 30, 2017
ISIS car bomb attack kills at least four, injures several in Baghdad
At least four people have been killed and several others sustained injures in a car bomb attack claimed by ISIS Takfiri group in the Shia populated Karradah of Baghdad. At least four people have been killed and several others…
Al-Nuqtah Mosque opened after five years of sabotage
April 30, 2017
Al-Nuqtah Mosque opened after five years of sabotage
According to correspondents from the city of Aleppo, a ceremony was held on the occasion of the renovation of al-Nuqtah Mosque, or the Mosque of the Drop [of Imam Hussein], after five years of sabotage by terrorist groups. According…
SRW publishes its monthly report
April 30, 2017
SRW publishes its monthly report
Shia Rights Watch International Organization published the latest monthly report of the anti-Shia movements in April 2017. Shia Rights Watch International Organization published the latest monthly report of the anti-Shia movements in April 2017. The report included terror attacks…
Shia Muslims continue protest against illegal construction at Kotli Imam Hussein
April 27, 2017
Shia Muslims continue protest against illegal construction at Kotli Imam Hussein
Shia Muslims continue their protest against the illegal occupation of of Kotli Imam Hussain, peace be upon him, land and construction of a commercial market on that land. Shia Muslims continue their protest against the illegal occupation of…