Saudi Arabia arrests another leading Shia cleric

Saudi Arabia arrests another leading Shia cleric

Saudi Arabia has reportedly arrested Sheikh Kadhim al-Amri, a leading Shia cleric in the holy city of Medina, without any charges.

Tuesday, February 01, 2022 02:44

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Amid outcry, calls mount for urgent action to protect Afghan Shias

Amid outcry, calls mount for urgent action to protect Afghan Shias

Global condemnations continue to pour in after terrorist bombers attacked a Shia mosque in southern Afghanistan and killed dozens of worshipers attending Friday prayers.

Saturday, October 16, 2021 11:09

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Saudi Arabia executed nearly 40 people: Here is who they were

Saudi Arabia executed nearly 40 people: Here is who they were

A Shia academic, a disabled protester and a number of detained minors were among 37 people that Saudi Arabia executed in its recent mass execution on "terrorism" charges, a new report has revealed. Human rights groups state that at least 33 out of the 37 individuals executed on Tuesday were from Saudi Arabia's persecuted Shia minority, the Middle East Eye reported Thursday.

Friday, April 26, 2019 11:19

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