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ISIS-linked insurgents raid villagers in east Congo, killing 6
May 4, 2023
ISIS-linked insurgents raid villagers in east Congo, killing 6
Rebels linked to the Islamic State group raided a village in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday and killed at least six people. The army did not arrive in time to engage with the rebels, said Tonge Sorone, a…
Concerns about targeting Shia minority amid Sudan’s conflicts
May 4, 2023
Concerns about targeting Shia minority amid Sudan’s conflicts
For the past two weeks, ongoing clashes in Khartoum, the capital city of Sudan, have killed hundreds and injured several thousand people, leaving numerous citizens displaced from their homes. Meanwhile, religion and human rights activists have expressed concern about the…
Sudan’s warring factions agree to seven-day ceasefire, South Sudan says
May 3, 2023
Sudan’s warring factions agree to seven-day ceasefire, South Sudan says
The two warring factions in Sudan have agreed to a seven-day ceasefire, the foreign ministry of South Sudan said in a statement Tuesday. The ceasefire agreement, which is supposed to start on May 4th and last until the 11th, was…
United Nations criticizes violation of Muslim rights in France
May 3, 2023
United Nations criticizes violation of Muslim rights in France
In a recent meeting, the United Nations Human Rights Council criticized the violation of the rights of Muslims and immigrants in France, citing incidents of racial slurs and police brutality. Several countries, including Tunisia, called on France to do more…
WFP: Over 133 million Nigerians are now below poverty line
May 2, 2023
WFP: Over 133 million Nigerians are now below poverty line
The World Food Programme said in a new report that the number of Nigerians living below the poverty line has risen to over 133 million while another 4.3 million face severe hunger in the terrorists-ravaged Northeast region. The UN-affiliated organization…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi urges missionaries, preachers to make ‘Baqee’ reconstruction demands top priority
May 2, 2023
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi urges missionaries, preachers to make ‘Baqee’ reconstruction demands top priority
The Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has called on scholars, preachers and missionaries to give the issue of al-Baqi’ the utmost importance, and the need to constantly demand the reconstruction of the demolished pure…
WEF anticipates: Technology, economic setbacks to destroy 14 million jobs
May 1, 2023
WEF anticipates: Technology, economic setbacks to destroy 14 million jobs
Economists warn that over the next five years the global job market will be seriously disrupted by the weakening economy and the accelerated rate of adopting technologies such as artificial intelligence. The finding comes from the World Economic Forum, which…
Muslims worldwide observe sorrowful ‘World Baqee Day’
May 1, 2023
Muslims worldwide observe sorrowful ‘World Baqee Day’
Muslims and Shia devotees of AhlulBayt, peace be upon them, around the world took to the streets, on the 8th of Shawwal 1444 A.H, coinciding to April 29th 2023, to demand the Saudi authorities to reconstruct the holy site of…
Nonviolence Organization calls on world governments to release journalists detained on political backgrounds
May 1, 2023
Nonviolence Organization calls on world governments to release journalists detained on political backgrounds
The International Nonviolence Organization (Free Muslim) expressed, Sunday – April 30rd, solidarity and support for the journalists, calling on official authorities around the world to release all prisoners of conscience and journalists detained on political backgrounds. In a special message…
Halal market can aid Nigeria amid declining economy
April 29, 2023
Halal market can aid Nigeria amid declining economy
A recent report by Dar-Al-Halal Nigeria indicates that, despite deteriorating economic situation in Nigeria due to growing inflation and decrease in oil revenue, investments in the Halal sector could contribute $1.6bn annually to the economy of this country in four…