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Nigerian military confirms some officers selling arms to Boko Haram

Nigerian military confirms some officers selling arms to Boko Haram

 Nigeria’s military says some officers are selling arms and ammunition to Boko Haram, indicating the corruption bedeviling the country’s fight against the extremists continues despite government efforts.     Nigeria’s military says some officers are selling arms and ammunition to…
CCIB warns against Islamophobia in Belgium

CCIB warns against Islamophobia in Belgium

The Collective against Islamophobia in Belgium (CCIB) stated in Le Soir newspaper on Monday that a “series of Islamophobic events during the summer is feeding the current climate”.     The Collective against Islamophobia in Belgium (CCIB) stated in Le…
UNESCO Director-General condemns the destruction of Bani Matar Mosque in Yemen

UNESCO Director-General condemns the destruction of Bani Matar Mosque in Yemen

The Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, has condemned the destruction of a 9th century mosque located in Bani Matar, Sana’a Governorate.     The Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, has condemned the destruction of a 9th century mosque located in…
Conference to define Sunnis in Chechnya excludes Salafists raises anger in Saudi Arabia

Conference to define Sunnis in Chechnya excludes Salafists raises anger in Saudi Arabia

A Sunni Conference organized in Chechnya saw the presence of more than 100 Muslim clerics from all around the world to unite against Takfirist Terrorists.   A Sunni Conference organized in Chechnya saw the presence of more than 100 Muslim…
Muslim woman in headscarf stabbed to death in New York

Muslim woman in headscarf stabbed to death in New York

In a suspected case of hate crime, a 60-year-old Muslim woman wearing a headscarf was brutally stabbed to death by unknown persons in New York; nearly two weeks after a Bangladeshi-origin imam of a mosque and his associate were killed.…
Mohammed tops the list of most popular baby boy names in England and Wales

Mohammed tops the list of most popular baby boy names in England and Wales

Mohammed is the most popular name for boys in England and Wales- but it doesn’t top the official list because there are so many different ways to spell it.     Mohammed is the most popular name for boys in…
‘Who Is Hussein’ Organization providing assistance to flood victims in Louisiana, US

‘Who Is Hussein’ Organization providing assistance to flood victims in Louisiana, US

 ‘Who Is Hussein’ Organization has identified charities providing support for the victims of the most recent historic flooding in Louisiana.      ‘Who Is Hussein’ Organization has identified charities providing support for the victims of the most recent historic flooding…
Muslim body slams ‘Hijab Ban on Nurses’ in Nigeria town

Muslim body slams ‘Hijab Ban on Nurses’ in Nigeria town

A Muslim advocacy group has slammed the maltreatment of hijab-wearing female nurses at government hospitals in southwest Nigeria.      A Muslim advocacy group has slammed the maltreatment of hijab-wearing female nurses at government hospitals in southwest Nigeria.  Muslim nurses,…
UN chief urges Myanmar to respect human rights

UN chief urges Myanmar to respect human rights

Myanmar’s new leadership must overcome discrimination and promote inclusive development with “full respect” for human rights, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Monday on the eve of a visit to the country.     Myanmar’s new leadership must overcome discrimination and…
German police probe vandalism & hatred after door to mosque gets bricked up

German police probe vandalism & hatred after door to mosque gets bricked up

 Unknown vandals have bricked up a door leading to a mosque in a small town in northeastern Germany, also putting up stickers bearing racist messages on the makeshift wall.     Unknown vandals have bricked up a door leading to…
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