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November 8 vote is seen as the freest and fairest in decades as Myanmar moves   A UN rights expert warned of turmoil in Myanmar if the upcoming landmark elections fall short of expectations for a credible vote. The November…

Who is Hussein?” Organization launched #HussainInspires;   Who is Hussein?” Organization launched #HussainInspires; a campaign aiming to inspire hope across the globe through the example of the stand made by Imam Hussain ibn Ali, peace be upon them.  The organizers…

released its monthly report on the main anti-Shia human rights violations   Shia Rights Watch Organization has released its monthly report on the main anti-Shia human rights violations from the period September 25 to October 25. The report presents the…

Muslim clerics in Britain have warned of increasing levels of Islamaphobia in the UK   Muslim clerics in Britain have warned of increasing levels of Islamaphobia in the UK after recent videos showing anti-Muslim abuse on public transport were posted…

Nigerian soldiers have rescued over 330 people, mainly women and children, held hostage by Takfiri   Nigerian soldiers have rescued over 330 people, mainly women and children, held hostage by Takfiri Boko Haram terrorist group in a large military operation…

Activists once again gathered outside the Saudi embassy in London calling on Riyadh to halt the execution   Activists once again gathered outside the Saudi embassy in London calling on Riyadh to halt the execution of prominent Shia cleric Sheikh…

Shia Muslims on their way trekking to Ashura gathering in Jos city of Nigeria during the Day of Ashura   Thugs attacked Shia Muslims on their way trekking to Ashura gathering in Jos city of Nigeria during the Day of…

Moroccans associate Ashura with a mythical character they call “Baba Ashour”   Despite the fact that there is no narration that mentioning that Ashura is a day of celebration, in Morocco, Ashura is considered as a social celebration because it’s…

Chile introduced Imam Hussein, peace be upon him   A group of youth people in Santiago, Chile introduced Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, to passersby through distributing leaflets and flowers.  The move came as part of Muharram ceremonies which…

Billboards scorning Christian communion and insulting the Holy Quran   Billboards scorning Christian communion and insulting the Holy Quran have been rejected by a major Australian outdoor advertising company. The ads were to be posted in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane…