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Deadly Mpox Strain Emerges in DR Congo, Raising Global Concerns
June 27, 2024
Deadly Mpox Strain Emerges in DR Congo, Raising Global Concerns
A highly contagious and deadly strain of mpox is spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo, sparking fears of international transmission, the Gurdian reported yesterday. According to the article, the new variant, affecting both adults and children, appears to be…
Devastating Monsoon Rains Batter Nepal, Leaving at Least 20 Dead
June 27, 2024
Devastating Monsoon Rains Batter Nepal, Leaving at Least 20 Dead
Heavy downpours have triggered deadly landslides and flash floods in Nepal over the past two days, resulting in at least 20 fatalities, Reuters reported yesterday. In Lamjung district, landslides swept away three houses overnight, killing four people, including two children.…
UN: Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Chad amid Surging Number of Sudanese Refugees
June 26, 2024
UN: Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Chad amid Surging Number of Sudanese Refugees
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is sounding the alarm on a critical situation in eastern Chad, where a surge in Sudanese refugees is overwhelming resources, reliefweb reported yesterday. Since April 2023, conflict in Sudan has driven over 600,000 refugees and…
Freemuslim Association calls on UN to investigate fate of thousands of missing children in Gaza
June 25, 2024
Freemuslim Association calls on UN to investigate fate of thousands of missing children in Gaza
Freemuslim Association, a global anti-violence organization, has expressed grave concern over human rights reports indicating that approximately 21,000 Palestinian children are missing due to the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. In a statement received by Shia Waves Agency, the…
Canada’s Ambassador Voices Concerns Over Uyghur Rights in Xinjiang Visit
June 25, 2024
Canada’s Ambassador Voices Concerns Over Uyghur Rights in Xinjiang Visit
Canada’s Ambassador to China, Jennifer May, raised concerns about human rights abuses in Xinjiang during a recent visit to the region, Jurist News reported yesterday. According to a statement from Global Affairs Canada, May met with officials and discussed “credible…
No Safe Place for Children: War and Violence Ravage Children’s Dreams
June 25, 2024
No Safe Place for Children: War and Violence Ravage Children’s Dreams
Millions of children are facing unimaginable horrors in war-torn regions across the globe, with new reports highlighting the devastating impact of conflict in Gaza, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as well as Afghanistan. Save the Children paints…
Anti-Muslim Incidents Surge in Germany, NGO Says
June 25, 2024
Anti-Muslim Incidents Surge in Germany, NGO Says
Germany’s Muslim community faces a rise in hate crimes, Anadolu Agency cited a recent report by Alliance Against Islamophobia and Anti-Muslim Hate (CLAIM). The NGO has documented over 1,900 anti-Muslim incidents in 2023, a 114% increase from the previous year.…
More than 1,300 deaths during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, Saudi heath ministry confirms
June 24, 2024
More than 1,300 deaths during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, Saudi heath ministry confirms
Saudi Arabia’s health minister said on Sunday the death toll during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage reached 1,301. Speaking to state television, Fahd al-Jalajel said that 83 percent of the deceased were pilgrims who had undertaken the journey without the necessary permits. Temperatures…
Niger Army Kills Key ISIS Member in Western Raid
June 24, 2024
Niger Army Kills Key ISIS Member in Western Raid
Niger’s military says it killed a prominent member of the terror group ISIS, also known as Daesh, during a raid in the volatile Tillaberi region, TRT World reported yesterday. This operation comes amidst ongoing struggles against extremist groups in the…
Freemuslim Association calls on International Community to respect refugee rights
June 23, 2024
Freemuslim Association calls on International Community to respect refugee rights
On the World Refugee Day, the Freemuslim Association(an international anti-violence organization) issued a statement calling on the international community to intensify efforts to protect the rights of refugees. The association’s appeal comes amid the ongoing recovery of the bodies of…