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The United Nations calls for restraint and to avoid any escalation after the US raids on Iraq and Syria
June 29, 2021
The United Nations calls for restraint and to avoid any escalation after the US raids on Iraq and Syria
Calls for restraint continued after the American raids, which raised concern and apprehension at the domestic and international levels, for fear of the possibility of things slipping to the point of no return.On Monday evening, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres…
Human rights organization accuses Myanmar army of violence against Muslims and burning mosques
June 28, 2021
Human rights organization accuses Myanmar army of violence against Muslims and burning mosques
The British-based Burmese human rights organization accused the Myanmar army of perpetrating violence against Muslims and setting fire to mosques.The organization said in a statement, that the burning of a mosque in the Ahlun district is the latest incident of…
Germany passes law granting citizenship to the descendants of Nazi victims
June 28, 2021
Germany passes law granting citizenship to the descendants of Nazi victims
German lawmakers have approved changes that will make it easier for descendants of those who fled Nazi persecution to obtain citizenship.Under German law, people stripped of their citizenship on political, racial or religious grounds can have it restored, and so…
The Guardian: 28 countries China used its economic influence and pushed to extradite the persecuted Uyghurs
June 27, 2021
The Guardian: 28 countries China used its economic influence and pushed to extradite the persecuted Uyghurs
The Guardian newspaper said that 28 countries, mostly in the Middle East and North Africa, helped China extradite the persecuted Uyghur Muslims.The newspaper revealed that China used its economic influence in these countries, and pushed them to help extradite the…
Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient (ZMO) in Germany invites researchers to submit articles on democracy in the Islamic world
June 27, 2021
Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient (ZMO) in Germany invites researchers to submit articles on democracy in the Islamic world
The Leibniz Center for the Modern East (ZMO) in the German capital, Berlin, issued a general invitation to all researchers in the field of Islamic studies and the Middle East to submit scientific articles on “Democracy in the Islamic World”.The…
USA: Shia student harassed for mentioning the massacre of Palestinians and Uyghurs
June 27, 2021
USA: Shia student harassed for mentioning the massacre of Palestinians and Uyghurs
A Shia student of Pakistani descent, at Whitley School in Long Island, USA, was harassed and insulted during her high school graduation speech.The 17-year-old student, Hoda Ayaz, gave a speech during the high school graduation ceremony for the graduating students.…
47 German institutions allied to confront the hostility of Islam
June 26, 2021
47 German institutions allied to confront the hostility of Islam
The Supreme Council of Muslims in Germany, along with a number of civil institutions affiliated with the “Alliance Against Hate”, called on all sectors of German society to intensively participate in the activities of the National Week to confront the…
Sri Lanka investigates case of humiliation of Muslims
June 26, 2021
Sri Lanka investigates case of humiliation of Muslims
The Sri Lankan military has launched an investigation, after social media posts showed soldiers forcing minority Muslims to kneel in the streets as punishment for violating lockdown rules.The armed forces ordered Muslim civilians to raise their hands in the air…
Ahlulbayt followers in Niger celebrate birth anniversary of Imam Redha, peace be upon him
June 26, 2021
Ahlulbayt followers in Niger celebrate birth anniversary of Imam Redha, peace be upon him
Ahlulbayt followers in the capital of Niger, Niamey, revived the auspicious birth anniversary of Imam Redha, peace be upon him.A joyful celebration was held by the Ahlulbayt Charitable Society in cooperation with the Fi’l al-Khairat Charitable Cultural Foundation in the…
California: Blood donation campaign launched in the name of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him
June 24, 2021
California: Blood donation campaign launched in the name of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him
The International Imamiya Medical Organization in California, USA, launched a blood donation campaign in the name of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in cooperation with the SMC Foundation.The organization called on all members of the Shia community in California…