Syria
London-based Turkish mosque receives hate-filled letter
February 17, 2023
London-based Turkish mosque receives hate-filled letter
A Turkish community mosque in Hackney received a hate-filled letter on Wednesday (February 15) which has been described as ‘saddening and disturbing’ by the mosque director. The letter gloats about the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria while expressing disappointment…
Imam Hussein Holy shrine takes responsibility of treating all Syrian earthquake injured for free
February 16, 2023
Imam Hussein Holy shrine takes responsibility of treating all Syrian earthquake injured for free
Under directives of Secretary-General of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, Sheikh Abdul Mahdi Al-Karbalai, Imam Hussein Holy Shrine’s Crisis & Relief Cell announced that it would sponsor the transportation and treatment of the injured victims of the earthquake that struck Syria…
Shirazi centers in Turkey rush to provide relief to earthquake victims
February 14, 2023
Shirazi centers in Turkey rush to provide relief to earthquake victims
The death toll for the Turkey/Syria earthquakes has gone past 37,000, Turkish authorities officially say 31,974 people have been killed in the country, whilst more than 5,800 people are dead in Syria. However more than 8,000 people have been pulled…
ISIS threat ‘remains high,’ UN chief warns
February 13, 2023
ISIS threat ‘remains high,’ UN chief warns
The United Nations has reiterated warnings over the threat of terrorist organization in Iraq and Syria, while pointing to the criminal organization’s use of modern technologies such as the Internet, video games and drones in launching their terrorist operations. Two…
Radical Sunnis block aid to earthquake victims in Syria’s northern zone
February 13, 2023
Radical Sunnis block aid to earthquake victims in Syria’s northern zone
Aid for earthquake victims in Syria has hit a roadblock, with approval issues delaying the flow of aid from government-controlled areas into territory held by hardliner opposition groups. According to a United Nations spokesperson, the hold-up is due to concerns…
Five million may be homeless in Syria after quake: UN says
February 12, 2023
Five million may be homeless in Syria after quake: UN says
More than five million Syrians may be homeless after Monday’s devastating earthquakes that struck the country and its neighbour Turkey, according to a United Nations official. “As many as 5.3 million people in Syria may have been left homeless by…
Deadly earthquake leaves thousands dead and injured in both Turkey and Syria
February 10, 2023
Deadly earthquake leaves thousands dead and injured in both Turkey and Syria
After the deadly earthquake which struck both Turkey and Syria, resulting in thousands of buildings, including hospitals and schools, have collapsed and infrastructure has been badly damaged. The death toll In the Turkey-Syria earthquakes has passed 22,000. At least 18,991…
Mourning processions march towards Holy Shrine of Sayyida Ruqayya on Martyrdom of Sayyeda Zainab
February 9, 2023
Mourning processions march towards Holy Shrine of Sayyida Ruqayya on Martyrdom of Sayyeda Zainab
Mourning processions walked from Sayyeda Zainab district toward old Damascus where the Holy Shrine of Sayyida Ruqayya, peace be upon her, is located to extend their condolences on the painful martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Zainab, peace be upon her. Sayyed…
Shirazi World Foundation calls on International Community to help earthquake victims
February 9, 2023
Shirazi World Foundation calls on International Community to help earthquake victims
In a statement received by Shia Waves Agency, the Shirazi World Foundation expressed solidarity with the two quake-stricken peoples of Turkey and Syria, which left thousands of victims and destroyed properties. The statement said, “Shirazi World Foundation stands in solidarity…
Imam Hussein Charity dispatches emergency aid to victims of earthquake
February 9, 2023
Imam Hussein Charity dispatches emergency aid to victims of earthquake
After the deadly earthquake which struck both Turkey and Syria, resulting in thousands of buildings, including hospitals and schools, have collapsed and infrastructure has been badly damaged. Local responders are desperately through the rubble for survivors. The death toll has…