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Worshippers marking Ashura shot dead in Kabul
October 13, 2016
Worshippers marking Ashura shot dead in Kabul
Shia pilgrims were targeted in the Afghan capital Kabul with at least 25 people killed, in two separate attacks, as they gathered to mark Ashura, one of the most important days on the Shia-Muslim calendar. Shia pilgrims were…
Millions of pilgrims attend ceremony to mourn martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein
October 12, 2016
Millions of pilgrims attend ceremony to mourn martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein
The Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announced that millions of Shia pilgrims took part in a special ceremony to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. The Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announced that millions of…
Self flagellation ritual in Holy Karbala
October 12, 2016
Self flagellation ritual in Holy Karbala
Dozens of self-flagellation, Tatbeer, Husseini processions have marked the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Dozens of self-flagellation, Tatbeer, Husseini processions have marked the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Thousands of Ahl al-Bayt…
Adam Center for Defending Human Rights and Freedom condemns deadly attack on Yemeni mourners
October 9, 2016
Adam Center for Defending Human Rights and Freedom condemns deadly attack on Yemeni mourners
Adam Center for Defending Human Rights and Freedom has condemned the latest deadly attack by the Saudi Air Force on innocent mourners. Adam Center for Defending Human Rights and Freedom has condemned the latest deadly attack by the…
US-led coalition airstrike level an ISIS bomb factory near the terror group’s most important Iraqi stronghold
October 9, 2016
US-led coalition airstrike level an ISIS bomb factory near the terror group’s most important Iraqi stronghold
US-led coalition airstrikes continued to hit ISIS positions in northern Iraq, as ground forces move closer to the terror group’s main Iraqi stronghold in Mosul, the largest city the group still controls in the country. US-led coalition airstrikes…
Attack on mourners in Yemen kills more than 140, say local health officials
October 9, 2016
Attack on mourners in Yemen kills more than 140, say local health officials
Saudi-led warplanes struck mourning rituals at a community hall in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, the country’s Houthi-run administration said on Saturday, but the coalition denied any role in the attack. Saudi-led warplanes struck mourning rituals at a community…
Syrian Army fends off terrorist raid on southeast Hama
October 5, 2016
Syrian Army fends off terrorist raid on southeast Hama
The Syrian Army, backed by National Defense Forces (NDF), thwarted an overnight offensive launched by Ahrar al-Sham and JabhatFateh Al-Sham (formerly Al-Nusra Front) on Al-Sathiyat (Tall al-Muzayriah), located some 4 km to the southwest of As-Salamiyah city. The…
Pakistan attack: Gunmen open fire at moving bus, kill four Shiite Muslim women
October 5, 2016
Pakistan attack: Gunmen open fire at moving bus, kill four Shiite Muslim women
Gunmen riding a motorcycle opened fire on a moving bus in Pakistan and killed four women from the Shiite Muslim minority in an apparent sectarian attack, officials said Tuesday. Gunmen riding a motorcycle opened fire on a moving…
Kunduz assault: Afghan forces ‘in control of city’
October 4, 2016
Kunduz assault: Afghan forces ‘in control of city’
Afghan security forces are back in control of the strategic northern city of Kunduz, Nato forces and local police say. Afghan security forces are back in control of the strategic northern city of Kunduz, Nato forces and local…
More than 1,000 Iraqis killed in September: UN
October 3, 2016
More than 1,000 Iraqis killed in September: UN
A total of 1,003 people were killed in violence across Iraq last month, according to the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). A total of 1,003 people were killed in violence across Iraq last month, according to the UN…