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26 Shias wrongfully charged in Nigeria

26 Shias wrongfully charged in Nigeria

Some 26 Shia were charged with criminal conspiracy, unlawful assembly, disturbance of public peace and inciting public disturbance.     Some 26 Shia were charged with criminal conspiracy, unlawful assembly, disturbance of public peace and inciting public disturbance. The Prosecuting…
Nigerian Army open fire on Shia mourners, nine martyred

Nigerian Army open fire on Shia mourners, nine martyred

Nigerian Army and Nigerian Police opened fire on mourners of Imam Hussein in Kaduna.     Nigerian Army and Nigerian Police opened fire on mourners of Imam Hussein in Kaduna. At least ninewere martyred at Funtua town in Katsina State,…
Another Mosque attack raises concerns over Muslims’ safety in Germany

Another Mosque attack raises concerns over Muslims’ safety in Germany

Muslims are questioning their freedom in Germany after a mosque under construction was vandalized late Wednesday by assailants writing racist-Islamophobic slogans on its walls.     Muslims are questioning their freedom in Germany after a mosque under construction was vandalized…
Woman’s hijab pulled down in busy London street in ‘shocking racially-motivated attack’

Woman’s hijab pulled down in busy London street in ‘shocking racially-motivated attack’

A woman had her hijab pulled down in a racially-motivated assault on a busy street.     A woman had her hijab pulled down in a racially-motivated assault on a busy street. The victim, in her 20s, was not injured…
Norway seeks ban on burqas in the classroom

Norway seeks ban on burqas in the classroom

Norway’s right-wing government on Wednesday announced plans to ban the full-face Islamic veil from classrooms and university lecture halls.     Norway’s right-wing government on Wednesday announced plans to ban the full-face Islamic veil from classrooms and university lecture halls.…
UN: Yemenis need urgent aid

UN: Yemenis need urgent aid

The U.N.’s humanitarian chief says civilians in Yemen need urgent protection and more humanitarian aid.     The U.N.’s humanitarian chief says civilians in Yemen need urgent protection and more humanitarian aid. Speaking in Sana’a on Tuesday, Stephen O’Brien said…
Northern Italian region approves ‘anti-mosque’ laws

Northern Italian region approves ‘anti-mosque’ laws

Councilors in the northern Italian region of Liguria approved a set of measures drastically restricting the freedom to build new places of worship.     Councilors in the northern Italian region of Liguria approved a set of measures drastically restricting…
Humanitarian situation worsens as 26 million Yemenis face starvation

Humanitarian situation worsens as 26 million Yemenis face starvation

The impoverished Arab country of Yemen is now one step closer to famine, according to a United Nations (UN) report.     The impoverished Arab country of Yemen is now one step closer to famine, according to a United Nations…
First annual symposium of “Who is Hussein” in Australia

First annual symposium of “Who is Hussein” in Australia

Members of “Who is Hussein” organization have organized the first annual symposium in Adelaide, Australia, coinciding with the commencement of the sorrowful month of Muharram.   Members of “Who is Hussein” organization have organized the first annual symposium in Adelaide,…
Nigeria suffering ‘worst humanitarian crisis in the world’ amid war with Boko Haram, UNICEF warns

Nigeria suffering ‘worst humanitarian crisis in the world’ amid war with Boko Haram, UNICEF warns

In its short, seven-year insurgency, Boko Haram has emerged as one of the most ruthless and deadly radical militant groups on the planet.     In its short, seven-year insurgency, Boko Haram has emerged as one of the most ruthless…
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