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Islamic dress business is growing – despite growing calls to ban the burqa
February 16, 2017
Islamic dress business is growing – despite growing calls to ban the burqa
An Australian hijab maker says business is growing despite negative publicity from politicians calling for a ban on the burqa. An Australian hijab maker says business is growing despite negative publicity from politicians calling for a ban on the…
Human Rights Watch urges investigations over Saudi-airstrike on Yemeni school
February 16, 2017
Human Rights Watch urges investigations over Saudi-airstrike on Yemeni school
An unlawful attack, on Yemeni school, reinforces the urgent need for an international investigation into alleged laws-of-war violations in Yemen, an end to arms sales to Saudi Arabia, and the return of the coalition to the United Nations secretary-general’s “list…
Hillel and Islamic Society host event against Islamophobia
February 15, 2017
Hillel and Islamic Society host event against Islamophobia
Harvard Hillel and the Harvard Islamic Society hosted a presentation and panel discussion Monday, briefing attendees on Islamophobia at Harvard and around the United States. Harvard Hillel and the Harvard Islamic Society hosted a presentation and panel discussion…
The United States used depleted uranium in Syria
February 15, 2017
The United States used depleted uranium in Syria
Officials have confirmed that the U.S. military, despite vowing not to use depleted uranium weapons on the battlefield in Iraq and Syria, fired thousands of rounds of the munitions during two high-profile raids on oil trucks in ISIS-held areas in…
Amnesty International fears of further violent crackdown on uprising anniversary
February 15, 2017
Amnesty International fears of further violent crackdown on uprising anniversary
Yesterday, six years ago, Bahraini citizens asked their monarchy to give them their basic human needs such as security, well- being and esteem. Yesterday, six years ago, Bahraini citizens asked their monarchy to give them their basic human…
Pakistan: Mass forced returns of Afghan refugees
February 14, 2017
Pakistan: Mass forced returns of Afghan refugees
Pakistani authorities have carried out a campaign of abuses and threats to drive out nearly 600,000 Afghans since July 2016, Human Rights Watch said in a report. Pakistani authorities have carried out a campaign of abuses and threats to…
Sheikh Zakzaky going blind in detention
February 14, 2017
Sheikh Zakzaky going blind in detention
The doctor assigned to attend to illegally detained Sheikh IbraheemZakzaky has clearly told the authorities that he could go blind if not given the proper medical attention he deserves without further delay, media reported. The doctor assigned to…
UN relief official: Civilians in Syria’s Shia towns need support as humanitarian catastrophe looms
February 14, 2017
UN relief official: Civilians in Syria’s Shia towns need support as humanitarian catastrophe looms
A senior United Nations relief official has today called on all parties to come to an agreement and allow immediate and unfettered humanitarian access to more than 60,000 civilians trapped in the Syrian towns of Al-Fu’ah and Kafraya. …
Shia community holds mourning ceremony in Imam Ali Islamic Center, Washington DC
February 14, 2017
Shia community holds mourning ceremony in Imam Ali Islamic Center, Washington DC
A memorial mourning ceremony was held to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima, peace be upon her, in Imam Ali Islamic Center, Washington DC. A memorial mourning ceremony was held to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Lady…
Hijabi teacher wins $9K after school discrimination
February 14, 2017
Hijabi teacher wins $9K after school discrimination
A Muslim teacher was awarded a compensation of €8,680 (US$9,250) after a Berlin school refused to hire her for wearing a hijab. A Muslim teacher was awarded a compensation of €8,680 (US$9,250) after a Berlin school refused to…