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Islamophobia in France: Basketball club manager fired for his Muslim faith

Islamophobia in France: Basketball club manager fired for his Muslim faith

A political figure close to French President Emmanuel Macron has instructed the dismissal of a basketball team manager because of his conversion to Islam. A new investigation by the French newspaper, Liberation, revealed a new story of the spread of…
International Nonviolence Organization calls on the Tunisian authorities to release prisoners of conscience and journalists

International Nonviolence Organization calls on the Tunisian authorities to release prisoners of conscience and journalists

The International Nonviolence Organization (Free Muslim) called on the Tunisian authorities to release prisoners of conscience and journalists. It stated in a statement received by Shia Waves News Agency, that the organization received human rights reports and press releases indicating…
Swedish far-right politicians exposed for wanting to ‘eradicate’ Muslims, report says

Swedish far-right politicians exposed for wanting to ‘eradicate’ Muslims, report says

Swedish far-right politicians participating in this year’s elections have been exposed for wanting to eradicate Muslims and “blackheads,” a derogatory term for Black people. Anti-racist magazine Expo, along with news outlet, Expressen, revealed Thursday right-wing candidates who also openly pay…
US Secretary of State defends Muslims of China and ignores Muslims of America

US Secretary of State defends Muslims of China and ignores Muslims of America

Last week, the UN issued a report on human rights violations in China’s Xinjiang region. Based on this report, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken called for holding Beijing accountable for what he described as a “genocide” against the Muslim…
U.N. report on decline in health, education and standard of living

U.N. report on decline in health, education and standard of living

 A United Nations report confirmed that the world has retreated 5 years in the field of development, in terms of life expectancy, education and standard of living.  In its report published on Thursday, 8th of September, the United Nations expressed…
New group formed in the US to raise awareness about anti-Muslim policies in India

New group formed in the US to raise awareness about anti-Muslim policies in India

A group called India Coalition has been formed in Minnesota with the aim of raising awareness about anti-Muslim policies of the BJP-led government in India. Formed last month, the coalition is concerned that the government’s practices and rhetoric have led…
Measles outbreak kills 700 children in Zimbabwe

Measles outbreak kills 700 children in Zimbabwe

At least 700 children have died following a measles outbreak that has been ravaging the landlocked southern African country of Zimbabwe since this April. “As of Sept. 4, 2022, Zimbabwe had 6,291 confirmed cases, 4,459 recoveries, and 698 deaths,” the…
Burkina Faso: Two million people displaced amid worst food crisis 

Burkina Faso: Two million people displaced amid worst food crisis 

 Almost two million people have been displaced in Burkina Faso amid the worst food crisis in a decade, international aid groups operating in the West African country said on Monday.  In a statement, the groups said nearly one in 10…
Sweden: New Muslim party seeks to outlaw Quran desecration

Sweden: New Muslim party seeks to outlaw Quran desecration

 The newly-started Muslim Nuance Party is running in the upcoming Swedish elections slated for September 11.  Nuance is a party that focuses on the rights of minorities, with Muslims being the main focal point.  According to the party leader Mikail…
Malaysia set to host international halal expo

Malaysia set to host international halal expo

In three days, Malaysia is expected to host over 1,400 business meetings involving local and foreign companies to boost business in the country’s halal industry. Considered one of the most prominent and longest-running halal trade events in the world, the…
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