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Widespread Abuses Against Migrant Workers in Saudi Arabia Documented by Human Rights Watch
December 5, 2024
Widespread Abuses Against Migrant Workers in Saudi Arabia Documented by Human Rights Watch
A new report from Human Rights Watch reveals severe labor abuses faced by migrant workers in Saudi Arabia, particularly in high-profile giga-projects. The 79-page report, titled “Die First, and I’ll Pay You Later,” highlights systemic exploitation, including forced labor, wage…
Amnesty International Urges Halt to Anti-Terrorism Act Amendment Bill 2024
December 5, 2024
Amnesty International Urges Halt to Anti-Terrorism Act Amendment Bill 2024
Amnesty International has called on the Pakistani government to suspend its plans to pass the Anti-Terrorism Act Amendment Bill 2024, citing concerns over compliance with international human rights standards, Dawn reported yesterday. The bill, introduced in the National Assembly, seeks…
Shia residents of Syrian towns of Nubl and al-Zahraa face worsening humanitarian crisis
December 4, 2024
Shia residents of Syrian towns of Nubl and al-Zahraa face worsening humanitarian crisis
The towns of Nubl and al-Zahraa in Syria are facing an escalating humanitarian crisis following forced evacuation orders issued by armed opposition groups, including Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham and other extremist factions. Shia Waves Agency has documented harrowing scenes of displaced…
Saudi Arabia executes record 303 in 2024, sparking global criticism
December 4, 2024
Saudi Arabia executes record 303 in 2024, sparking global criticism
Saudi Arabia has carried out over 300 executions since the start of 2024, marking an unprecedented figure, according to an AFP tally based on official government announcements. This number significantly exceeds the kingdom’s previous annual averages of 100 to 150…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi permits use of religious funds to assist Syrian families
December 4, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi permits use of religious funds to assist Syrian families
Amid the current events in Syria, which have displaced many believers, the office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi, in Holy Qom, has issued a statement permitting the allocation of the Imam’s Share…
ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrant For Taliban
December 4, 2024
ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrant For Taliban
The International Criminal Court’s prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Taliban officials over ongoing human rights violations in Afghanistan. Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), announced plans to request arrest warrants for Taliban officials following the…
Syrian Militants Seize Four Central Towns While Government Forces Regain Some Ground
December 4, 2024
Syrian Militants Seize Four Central Towns While Government Forces Regain Some Ground
On Tuesday, Syrian militants, primarily from Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham and Turkey-backed opposition forces, captured four towns—Halfaya, Taybat Al-Imam, Maardis, and Soran—bringing them within 10 kilometers of Hama, Syria’s fourth largest city, Arab News reported yesterday. This offensive follows significant territorial…
Pakistani military kills eight individuals amid uptick in violent attacks
December 3, 2024
Pakistani military kills eight individuals amid uptick in violent attacks
The Pakistani military has conducted significant “intelligence-based operations” in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province over the weekend, killing eight individuals in two separate incidents. The military claims the deceased were involved in violent activities. According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public…
UN: Nearly 50,000 displaced amid escalating conflict in Syria
December 3, 2024
UN: Nearly 50,000 displaced amid escalating conflict in Syria
Nearly 50,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in Syria as extremist insurgents continue to seize areas of the country, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported on Monday. According to OCHA, the displacement…
World Bank Report: Afghanistan’s Exports Decline by 14% Amid Economic Challenges
December 3, 2024
World Bank Report: Afghanistan’s Exports Decline by 14% Amid Economic Challenges
The World Bank reports a 14% decrease in Afghanistan’s exports from January 1 to September 1, 2024, primarily due to changes in Pakistan’s trade policies and increased taxes on Afghan agricultural products, Hasht-e-Subh Daily reported in an article yesterday, adding…