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Bi-Annual Anti-Shiism Report – Shia Rights Watch

The first half of 2017 has been a turbulent time for Shia Muslims all over the world. Anti-Shiism, or the active targeting of Shia Muslim to limit their visibility and expression, was prevalent in across the globe. Shia Muslims, including their sub groups, make up approximately 50% of the total Muslim population.

Saudi Arabia: Increasing fears for civilian lives and property as the authorities escalate the military assault on Awamiyah

The Saudi Arabian authorities must immediately stop the vicious military assault on the town of Awamiyah,and must protect civilians and not forcibly evict them without providing adequate shelter, said the European Saudi Organization for Human Rights (ESOHR). On Friday, 28 July, the Saudi authorities announced that the remaining residents of the town of Awamiyah, estimated…

Calls to stop Saudi executions, UK MPs call for Rajab’s release VOB.ORG

International pressure is mounting on the Saudi regime to stop the execution of 14 innocent citizens from the Eastern Province. They are accused of taking part in anti-regime protests in 2011. Maya Foa, director of Reprieve, the human rights campaign group, called for Britain and America to step in.

Profiles in Persecution: Khalil Ebrahim al-Saffar – Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain

Khalil Ebrahim al-Saffar is a 21-year-old Bahraini citizen who was detained on 15 September 2015 from his family’s home. Six security officers raided the house without a warrant or any explanation. The family was informed that Khalil would be returned after an hour-long interrogation; instead, he never came back home.

BLOOD, TEARS, PARACHINAR

On June 23, 2017, while the rest of Pakistan was observing Jummatul Wida, the last Friday of the holy month of Ramazan, the town of Parachinar in Kurram Agency was rocked by twin bombings. The attack claimed 72 lives and injured nearly 250.

How Bahrain uses sport to whitewash a legacy of torture and human rights abuses | David Conn

The cyclist Sonny Colbrelli secured prominent exposure for the name of his Bahrain Merida team early in the Tour de France, heading the group sprint at the end of the second stage in Liège before finishing a creditable sixth.

Saudi Arabia Executes Four Protesters – Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain

On 11 July, the Government of Saudi Arabia executed four men from the Eastern Province because of their participation in protests. According to the Saudi Ministry of the Interior, the men, Yusuf al-Msheikhass, Amjad al-Muaybed, Zuhair al-Basri, and Mahdi al-Sayegh, were guilty of a number of terrorism-related crimes. However, according …

Islamic Unity Forum
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Committed to the cause
Overcoming stereotyping, prejudice, factionalism and
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Monday 24th July 2017, 9.30 am – 5 pm
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Themes:
Inter Faith Challenges
Positive experiences and impediments on the path
How Can Inter Faith Bring Change?
Interaction and cooperation in difficult times

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Father Laurence Hillel
London Inter Faith Centre

Sheikh Isa Jahangir
Principal, The Islamic College, London

Jennifer Eggert
Warwick University – Interfaith and Parenthood: A Convert’s Perspective

Dr Omer el-Hamdoon
Muslim Council of Britain

Bonnie Evans-Hills
Anglican Inter Faith Network of the Anglican Communion

Toufik Kacimi
Muslim Welfare House

Father Ishak Tuza
Priest at the Syriac Orthodox Church

Qaisra Khan
freelance chaplain

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WF: 40 Years On Part One – The Genesis of WF | The World Federation of KSIMC

That’s how it was then !

Part Two may be found here.