Africa
Death toll for refugees making Mediterranean crossing hits record high
Latest figures show the death toll for refugees and asylum seekers attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea in flimsy dinghies or unsafe fishing boats to reach…
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The many lies of Nig govt on massacre of IMN members
It is definitely clear to the world that members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria have on several occasions played victims to unprovoked attacks by Nigerian…
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IHRC welcomes ICC questioning of official over 2015 massacre in Nigeria
IHRC welcomes the news that the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice has been asked by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for…
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Hezbollah Denounces Assault on Ashura Procession in Nigeria
Hezbollah condemned on Tuesday the terrorist bombings which targeted the vicinity of the holy city of Karbala and left a number of martyrs and injured. In…
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Nigeria: Arbaeen Massacre By Nigerian Government
“Never seen barbarism like this. Peaceful trekkers were assaulted by armed police..” -John Danfulani The word “Arbaeen” means 40 in Arabic language and by application to…
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Killing of Muslims in Nigeria concerning, unacceptable: Iran
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned the killing of Muslims in Nigeria, saying it is a “worrisome and unacceptable” move. “The repetition of the brutal killing…
Africa
Ivory Coast Muslim Ulema confers with Ahl al-Bayt World Assembly Sec. Gen.
Secretary General of Ahl al-Bayt World Assembly Mohammad Hassan Akhtari met with a group of Shia’ Ulema and prayer leaders in Ivory Coast. Akhtari conveyed greetings…
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Iran resolved to enhance ties with Niger: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic is determined to develop relations with African countries, particularly Niger. “Iran and Niger enjoy [before them]…
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Tunisia arrests two US citizens over ties with Daesh
Two American citizens have been arrested in Tunisia on suspicion of ties with Daesh Takfiri terrorists. According to Tunisian security officials speaking on Tuesday, the two…
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70% of GOP voters say a Clinton victory means rigged vote: Poll
The majority of Republican voters in the United States think if Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton becomes president, it would be due to illegal voting or…
Africa
Release ‘prisoners of conscience’ immediately
IHRC has called on the Nigerian authorities to immediately release scores of people detained last week during events commemorating the Islamic occasion of Ashura. The detained…
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Nigeria’s IMN condemns ‘state-sponsored crackdown’ against Shia Muslims
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has strongly condemned what it termed as “state-sponsored crackdown” on Muslims attending commemorations of Ashura, which marks the martyrdom anniversary…