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Yemen health system collapses: 8 million children without access to healthcare
December 24, 2016
Yemen health system collapses: 8 million children without access to healthcare
The Save the Children Fund delivered the warning on Tuesday in a report titled Struggling to Survive: Stories from Yemen’s Collapsing Health System, which is based on factual information and interviews with practitioners and locals. The Save the…
AMNESTY: Bahrain must end the systematic muzzling of peaceful dissenting voices
December 24, 2016
AMNESTY: Bahrain must end the systematic muzzling of peaceful dissenting voices
Amnesty International has today called on the Bahraini authorities to halt its relentless crackdown on the rights to freedom of expression. Amnesty International has today called on the Bahraini authorities to halt its relentless crackdown on the rights to…
USA university students don hijab with Muslims
December 21, 2016
USA university students don hijab with Muslims
A group of Christian university students has covered themselves with the Islamic hijab with a shock protest in support for Muslims. A group of Christian university students has covered themselves with the Islamic hijab with a shock protest…
Bahrain authorities arrest 22 civilians within one week, including five children
December 21, 2016
Bahrain authorities arrest 22 civilians within one week, including five children
The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) recorded 22 arbitrary arrests, including five children between December 12-18, adding that none of the arrested were released. The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) recorded 22 arbitrary arrests, including five…
Portuguese book on Quran reading published in Brazil
December 20, 2016
Portuguese book on Quran reading published in Brazil
A book in the Portuguese language on reading the Quran was published in Sao Paulo Brazil. “Teaching the Basics of Quran Reading”, a book written by Farhad Falah in Persian, was translated into Portuguese by Samir al-Haek under the title…
UK: Unidentified vandals spray paint Mosque with anti-Muslim slogans
December 20, 2016
UK: Unidentified vandals spray paint Mosque with anti-Muslim slogans
Some unidentified vandals have spray painted a mosque in Scotland with anti-Muslim slogans, prompting police to probe the incident as a “hate crime”. Some unidentified vandals have spray painted a mosque in Scotland with anti-Muslim slogans, prompting police to…
Washington DC ‘Who is Hussain?’ team donates garments to Parachinar people in Pakistan
December 20, 2016
Washington DC ‘Who is Hussain?’ team donates garments to Parachinar people in Pakistan
The ‘Who is Hussain?’ Washington DC team participated in the Al- Kawthar Clothing Drive. The ‘Who is Hussain?’ Washington DC team participated in the Al- Kawthar Clothing Drive. The donations for the Al-Kawthar Clothes Drive were delivered last night…
Amnesty accuses Myanmar of ‘crimes against humanity’
December 19, 2016
Amnesty accuses Myanmar of ‘crimes against humanity’
Amnesty International says the actions of Myanmar’s military may constitute “crimes against humanity” after violence against the Rohingya Muslim minority. Amnesty International says the actions of Myanmar’s military may constitute “crimes against humanity” after violence against the Rohingya…
Dutch parliament approves partial burqa ban in public places
December 17, 2016
Dutch parliament approves partial burqa ban in public places
MPs in the Netherlands have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a ban on wearing face-covering Islamic veils in public places, including schools, hospitals, government buildings and on public transport. MPs in the Netherlands have voted overwhelmingly in favor…
Over 450 children reportedly saved from Boko Haram in Northeastern Nigeria
December 17, 2016
Over 450 children reportedly saved from Boko Haram in Northeastern Nigeria
Over 600 people, including more than 450 children, have been rescued from the Boko Haram extremist group, a Nigerian commander, Maj. Gen. Lucky Irabor, has announced. Over 600 people, including more than 450 children, have been rescued from the…