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400-yr-old miniature mosque in India lies in neglected state

400-yr-old miniature mosque in India lies in neglected state

A 400-year-old rare and unique miniature mosque is crying for protection in Eluru city in West Godavari district according to archaeologist Dr. E. Sivanagireddy.   A 400-year-old rare and unique miniature mosque is crying for protection in Eluru city in…
Nigeria soldiers attack Muslim gathering, at least 10 killed

Nigeria soldiers attack Muslim gathering, at least 10 killed

At least 10 people have been killed in a fresh raid by Nigerian security forces on members of the country’s Shia Muslim community.   At least 10 people have been killed in a fresh raid by Nigerian security forces on…
Insulting Prophet Muhammad not ‘free speech,’ ECHR rules

Insulting Prophet Muhammad not ‘free speech,’ ECHR rules

The European Court of Human Rights ruled Thursday that an Austrian woman’s criminal conviction and fine for her statements insulting the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his pure progeny, did not breach her right to free speech.   …
UN says genocide against Rohingya Muslims continuing in Myanmar

UN says genocide against Rohingya Muslims continuing in Myanmar

A genocide against Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslims is still continuing, UN investigators said Wednesday as they presented a report to the Security Council, calling for the issue to be referred to an international tribunal.    A genocide against Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslims…
Shia community in Nigeria holds rally for Zakzaki release

Shia community in Nigeria holds rally for Zakzaki release

The Shia community in Nigeria have staged yet another peaceful protest to renew their call for the immediate release of prominent Shia cleric, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky.    The Shia community in Nigeria have staged yet another peaceful protest to renew…
Islamophobic hate crimes on rise in Austin, Texas

Islamophobic hate crimes on rise in Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas, one of the few progressive centers in the southern US state, has recently experienced a clear pattern of attacks on Muslims in the past two months.   Austin, Texas, one of the few progressive centers in the southern…
Baku Mosque reopened after Restoration

Baku Mosque reopened after Restoration

A Shia mosque in Baku, the capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan, was reopened in a ceremony attended by the country’s Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva.   A Shia mosque in Baku, the capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan, was reopened in…
France must halt arms sales to Saudi Arabia: Amnesty International

France must halt arms sales to Saudi Arabia: Amnesty International

Amnesty International has once again called on France to suspend its arms sales to Saudi Arabia, due to Riyadh’s war crimes in Yemen and the display of its disrespect for human rights.   Amnesty International has once again called on…
France’s ban on Islamic veil violates human rights: UN Rights Panel

France’s ban on Islamic veil violates human rights: UN Rights Panel

The UN Human Rights Committee said on Tuesday that France’s ban on the niqab, the full-body Islamic veil, was a violation of human rights.   The UN Human Rights Committee said on Tuesday that France’s ban on the niqab, the…
Canada ready to halt $13bn arms deal with Saudi Arabia: PM

Canada ready to halt $13bn arms deal with Saudi Arabia: PM

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa is ready to halt a $13 billion arms deal with Riyadh if it concludes the weapons have been misused.   Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa is ready to halt a $13…
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