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Ansarullah

Ansarullah

A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite

Shiite

represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
Resistance

Resistance

Axis of Resistances refers to countries and movements with common political goal, i.e., resisting against Zionist regime, America and other western powers. Iran, Syria, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Palestine are considered as the Axis of Resistance.
Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban

Taliban

Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
  Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism is an extremist pseudo-Sunni movement, which labels non-Wahhabi Muslims as apostates thus paving the way for their bloodshed.
Kurds

Kurds

Kurds are an ethnic group in the Middle East, mostly inhabiting a region, which spans adjacent parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. They are an Iranian people and speak the Kurdish languages, which form a subgroup of the Northwestern Iranian branch of Iranian languages.
NATO

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949.
Islamic Awakening

Islamic Awakening

Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda

A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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One Killed as Violence Rocks Indian-Controlled Kashmir

One Killed as Violence Rocks Indian-Controlled Kashmir

Wednesday 20 January 2016
Anti-India sentiment runs deep in Kashmir where rebels have been fighting since 1989 for the region's independence or merger with Pakistan, which controls another portion of the disputed Himalayan territory in the west. More than 68,000 people have been killed in the conflict. The secessionist m ...
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Kashmir Placed under Curfew for 28th Day to Prevent Anti-India Rallies

Kashmir Placed under Curfew for 28th Day to Prevent Anti-India Rallies

Friday 5 August 2016 ،
Alwaght- Indian government for the 28th day has extended curfew in several parts of Kashmir in a bid to prevent more pro-independence protests across the disputed Himalayan region that has killed over 50 and injured over 4,000. Alwaght- Indian government for the 28th day has extended curfew in sever ...
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Indian Police Open Fire on Kashmiri Students; Dozens Injured

Indian Police Open Fire on Kashmiri Students; Dozens Injured

Monday 17 April 2017 ،
Dozens of Kashmir people, mostly student, were injured after Indian police fired shotgun pellets and tear gas to disperse students who were gathered to hold in anti-India protests. Alwaght- Dozens of Kashmir people, mostly student, were injured after Indian police fired shotgun pellets and tear gas ...
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Brutality of Videos Deepen Kashmiri People Anger against India

Brutality of Videos Deepen Kashmiri People Anger against India

Wednesday 26 April 2017 ،
Anti-India rebels have also adopted social media. One charismatic rebel commander, Burhan Wani, became a household name thanks to his rousing Facebook posts. His killing last year by Indian forces sparked demonstrations and street clashes across Kashmir. Meanwhile, pro-India activists appear to hav ...
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Kashmiri People Defy Indian Imposed Curfew on 1st Day of Ramadan

Kashmiri People Defy Indian Imposed Curfew on 1st Day of Ramadan

Monday 29 May 2017 ،
Anti-India sentiments are high in Kashmir. The region has been divided between India and Pakistan but is claimed in full by both since 1947, when the two partitioned and gained independence from Britain. India and Pakistan have fought three wars over Kashmir. India has deployed about 500,000 soldi ...
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Police Attack Shiite Muslim Muharram Procession in Indian-Controlled Kashmir

Police Attack Shiite Muslim Muharram Procession in Indian-Controlled Kashmir

Friday 29 September 2017 ،
Police in Indian-Controlled Kashmir have attacked Shiite Muslims taking part in an annual Muharram mourning procession. Alwaght- Police in Indian-Controlled Kashmir have attacked Shiite Muslims taking part in an annual Muharram mourning procession. Shiite Muslims held a mourning procession in ...
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Killings Spark Anti-Govt. Protests in Indian-Controlled Kashmir

Killings Spark Anti-Govt. Protests in Indian-Controlled Kashmir

Sunday 1 April 2018 ،
Anti-India protests have erupted in the southern villages of Indian-administered Kashmir after government forces killed eight separatists. Alwaght- Anti-India protests have erupted in the southern villages of Indian-administered Kashmir after government forces killed eight separatists. Accordi ...
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Indian Troops Kill Seven People in Kashmir

Indian Troops Kill Seven People in Kashmir

Saturday 5 May 2018 ،
Indian troops killed Saturday seven people in the summer capital of the Indian Indian-controlled Kashmir, Srinagar. Alwaght- Indian troops killed Saturday seven people in the summer capital of the Indian Indian-controlled Kashmir, Srinagar. Indian troops killed six people in attacks on a cluster of ...
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Seven Civilians Killed in Kashmir’s Anti-India Protests

Seven Civilians Killed in Kashmir’s Anti-India Protests

Thursday 27 December 2018 ،
At least seven civilians were killed and scores injured in Indian-controlled Kashmir Saturday after government soldiers opened fire on anti-Delhi protesters. Alwaght- At least seven civilians were killed and scores injured in Indian-controlled Kashmir Saturday after government soldiers opened fire o ...
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Afraid of Massive Protests, India Buries Kashmiri Leader Silently

Afraid of Massive Protests, India Buries Kashmiri Leader Silently

Monday 6 September 2021 ،
The Indian government did not allow the family of the prominent Kashmiri Muslim leader to attend the burial and cut off communications in his home city. Alwaght- India's prominent Muslim leader Sayed Ali Shah Geelani died at age 92. He passed away in his home city Srinagar on Wednesday night, mo ...

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Courages Individiuals like Sinvar are on the Rise

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