Shia Rights Watch (SRW)—an international pro-Shia rights organization—has released its monthly report for September, shedding light on the human rights violations suffered by Shia communities in various countries.
According to the rights group, the report highlights the struggles of individuals and groups facing terrorism and government repression, outlining the most distressing incidents affecting these communities.
In Afghanistan, the report said a suicide bombing in the capital, Kabul, claimed the lives of six people, including a woman, and left thirteen others injured in a crowded marketplace. Additionally, the terrorist group ISIS executed fifteen people and wounded six others after stopping a bus in the Kariodal area between the provinces of Daikundi and Ghor.
In Pakistan, SRW confirmed that a bomb explosion in Kuchlak, Quetta, killed two people and injured four others, adding that the town of Parachinar also came under attack by armed terrorist groups, resulting in the destruction of several homes with minimal security intervention.
In Bahrain, the report documented continued arrests targeting Shia citizens. Among those arrested were the underage boy, Ibrahim Adel, from the Al-Ma’ameer area, and young man Ali Al-Baqali, following his return from Iraq. A number of other young men from various regions were also detained.
In Lebanon, the report highlighted the increasing Israeli airstrikes, which have resulted in the deaths of more than 650 people, including 50 children and 95 women. The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that over 5,000 people have been injured due to the ongoing attacks.
In Nigeria, a group affiliated with Boko Haram attacked a school in Yobe State, killing three people and wounding others.
Shia Rights Watch, concluding its report In Iraq, said that Kirkuk experienced chaos following the kidnapping of a shepherd and the killing of two individuals, with another injured in an ISIS attack, confirming that security forces managed to thwart a bombing attempt in Kirkuk and uncovered a mass grave in Tal Afar.
SRW emphasized its reliance on both private and public sources, expressing regret over its inability to document some violations due to a lack of evidence. The organization reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing justice and equality for all.
