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The Afghan Intelligence, National Directorate of Security (NDS) forces have arrested 8 key members of the Taliban and ISIS Khurasan group in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan.   The Afghan Intelligence, National Directorate of Security (NDS) forces have arrested 8…

 Violent extremists belonging to outlawed outfit Sipah-e-Sahaba (ASWJ) attacked an azadari procession of Muharram in Ratto Dero town of Larkana, Pakistan but police have not yet taken action against the attackers.    Violent extremists belonging to outlawed outfit Sipah-e-Sahaba (ASWJ)…

Pakistan’s President, Arif Alvi has said that the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, is a lesson for everyone to never refrain from fighting against terrorism, extremism and intolerant ideology and emphasized on promoting affinity and brotherhood.  …

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has condemned attempts by the regime in Riyadh and its ally the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to stop an investigation into crimes committed in Yemen.   Human Rights Watch (HRW) has condemned attempts by the regime…

Sheikh Mohammed Al-Reish became the fourth Bahraini Shia cleric to be placed under arrest by Manama’s security apparatus as part of its widening Ashura crackdown.      Sheikh Mohammed Al-Reish became the fourth Bahraini Shia cleric to be placed under…

Bahraini regime forces have stepped up their crackdown on Muharram mourning rituals, disrupting Shia Muslim gatherings and making arrests among clerics.    Bahraini regime forces have stepped up their crackdown on Muharram mourning rituals, disrupting Shia Muslim gatherings and making…

A UK-based charity has expressed concerns about the humanitarian repercussions of renewed Saudi attacks on Yemen’s port city of Hudaydah, saying a total of 5.2 million children are at risk of famine amid the ongoing war in the country.   …

The Afghan Intelligence, National Directorate of Security (NDS), says a group of at least 26 ISIS militants have been arrested for planning attacks mourners during the Ashura Day.   The Afghan Intelligence, National Directorate of Security (NDS), says a group…

A Saudi human rights activist and a critic of the kingdom’s royals who sought refuge in the UK has been assaulted in London by men backing Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman.   A Saudi human rights activist and a critic…

Special security measures will be taken around the Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, Mosque in Cairo on the eve of Ashura as the Arab country’s Shia Muslims prepare to hold mourning ceremonies there.     Special security measures will…