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Islamophobia in France on the rise
May 24, 2016
Islamophobia in France on the rise
Islamophobic attacks in France are on the rise, French Council of Muslim Faith President Anouar Kbibeche said Monday. Islamophobic attacks in France are on the rise, French Council of Muslim Faith President Anouar Kbibeche said Monday. In remarks…
Saudi Arabia’s Spy Trial is Mockery of Justice
May 24, 2016
Saudi Arabia’s Spy Trial is Mockery of Justice
Saudi Arabia’s trial of 32 men for allegedly spying on behalf of Iran has violated the basic due process rights of the defendants, Human Rights Watch said. Saudi Arabia’s trial of 32 men for allegedly spying on behalf…
Moroccan Police Arrest ISIS Terrorist over planning to commit terrorist attacks
May 24, 2016
Moroccan Police Arrest ISIS Terrorist over planning to commit terrorist attacks
Morocco’s Interior Ministry says that the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations have arrested a Chadian national affiliated with the so called-Islamic State terrorist group and foiled a “dangerous” plot to attack Western diplomatic buildings and tourist sites. Morocco’s…
Nahjul Balagha to Be Published in Wolof
May 18, 2016
Nahjul Balagha to Be Published in Wolof
Shia Cultural Center in Senegal plans to publish a translation of Nahjul Balagha of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, into the Wolof language. Shia Cultural Center in Senegal plans to publish a translation of Nahjul Balagha of Imam…
“Dispelling Islamophobia through dialogue” Conference held in Canada
May 18, 2016
“Dispelling Islamophobia through dialogue” Conference held in Canada
About 200 people attended a conference on Saturday in Calgary of Canada with a goal of addressing Islamophobia through dialogue. About 200 people attended a conference on Saturday in Calgary of Canada with a goal of addressing Islamophobia…
Suicide Bombers Attack Borno Mosque, One Dead, Many Injured
May 18, 2016
Suicide Bombers Attack Borno Mosque, One Dead, Many Injured
Despite the efforts to curb the activities of Boko Haram terrorist in the northeastern Nigeria, two suicide bombers stormed a mosque in Sulimanti ward of Maiduguri, the Borno state capital this morning. Many were reportedly injured but a bomber was…
The public support Lord Dubs says Anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and racism are all equally abhorrent
May 15, 2016
The public support Lord Dubs says Anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and racism are all equally abhorrent
The public support Lord Dubs received when the Labor peer’s amendment to the immigration bill passed through the Lords in March took him by surprise. The public support Lord Dubs received when the Labor peer’s amendment to the immigration…
Fire in Myanmar camp for displaced Muslims injures dozens
May 15, 2016
Fire in Myanmar camp for displaced Muslims injures dozens
A fire broke out on Tuesday in a camp for internally displaced Muslims in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, destroying shelters where about 2,000 people had lived and injuring about 14 of them, the United Nations said. A fire…
Global watchdog warns that ISIS may be making its own chemical weapons
May 15, 2016
Global watchdog warns that ISIS may be making its own chemical weapons
An intergovernmental organization has warned of the “extremely worrying” signs that ISIS could be developing chemical weapons of its own. An intergovernmental organization has warned of the “extremely worrying” signs that ISIS could be developing chemical weapons of…
Nigerian army frees 400 Boko Haram hostages
May 9, 2016
Nigerian army frees 400 Boko Haram hostages
The Nigerian army said on Monday it had rescued another 400 hostages from Boko Haram hideouts in the country’s northeast as troops intensified clearance operations across areas reportedly still inhabited by militants. The Nigerian army said on Monday…