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US-led coalition says 61 Iraqi, Syrian civilians killed in its fresh strikes
September 3, 2017
US-led coalition says 61 Iraqi, Syrian civilians killed in its fresh strikes
The US-led coalition purportedly fighting the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group claims that dozens of people have lost their lives as a result of fresh aerial attacks by the military alliance against alleged militant positions in Iraq and neighboring Syria. …
Trudeau marks Eid al-Adha: Prime minister urges Canadians to fight Islamophobia
September 2, 2017
Trudeau marks Eid al-Adha: Prime minister urges Canadians to fight Islamophobia
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says now, more than ever, Canadians must stand together against racism and Islamophobia. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says now, more than ever, Canadians must stand together against racism and Islamophobia. Trudeau made the comments in…
Boko Haram terrorists kill 18 people in northeast Nigeria
September 2, 2017
Boko Haram terrorists kill 18 people in northeast Nigeria
Suspected Takfiri Boko Haram militants have killed at least 18 people in northeastern Nigeria near the border with Cameroon in the latest surge of lethal assaults by the terror outfit in the restive region, local sources say. Suspected Takfiri…
UN chief urges restraint by Myanmar forces in Rakhine
September 2, 2017
UN chief urges restraint by Myanmar forces in Rakhine
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned of a looming humanitarian catastrophe in western Myanmar after the killing of nearly 400 people – mostly Rohingya Muslims – in the worst outbreak of violence in years. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has…
Houston Mosques Opening Up as 24-hour Shelters for Harvey Victims
August 31, 2017
Houston Mosques Opening Up as 24-hour Shelters for Harvey Victims
Houston’s Muslim community is at the forefront of helping those affected by Tropical Storm Harvey, which has flooded much of the fourth most populous city in the United States. Houston’s Muslim community is at the forefront of helping those…
57 rights organizations urge UN inquiry into abuses in Yemen
August 31, 2017
57 rights organizations urge UN inquiry into abuses in Yemen
Dozens of rights groups from around the world have urged the United Nations Human Rights Council to launch an independent investigation into the rights violations committed in Yemen since a Saudi-led military coalition invaded the country. Dozens of rights…
Indian villagers lynch two Muslims transporting cattle
August 28, 2017
Indian villagers lynch two Muslims transporting cattle
Villagers in eastern India beat two Muslim cattle truckers to death on Sunday, police said, in yet another lynching on the pretext of protecting a beast considered sacred by many Hindus. Villagers in eastern India beat two Muslim cattle…
71 killed in overnight violence in Myanmar Rakhine
August 27, 2017
71 killed in overnight violence in Myanmar Rakhine
Myanmar says at least 71 people have been killed in attacks on police posts in the western state of Rakhine. Myanmar says at least 71 people have been killed in attacks on police posts in the western state of…
3,500 Rohingya Muslims flee Myanmar for Bangladesh
August 26, 2017
3,500 Rohingya Muslims flee Myanmar for Bangladesh
Leaders of the Rohingya Muslim community in Bangladesh say at least 3,500 members have arrived in the country since Myanmar’s authorities announced a military buildup in the western state of Rakhine about ten days ago. Leaders of the Rohingya…
Bahraini rights groups slam use of torture by authority against dissent
August 23, 2017
Bahraini rights groups slam use of torture by authority against dissent
Three Bahraini human rights groups have slammed the Gulf Monarchy’s National Security Agency (NSA) for its systematic use of torture against all citizens, including activists and human rights defenders. Three Bahraini human rights groups have slammed the Gulf…