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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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New node

Map of  Latest Battlefield Developments in Syria and Iraq on

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UN Experts Urge Bahraini Regime to Halt Repression, Discrimination

UN Experts Urge Bahraini Regime to Halt Repression, Discrimination

Thursday 26 July 2018
UN human rights experts urged the Bahraini regime to release detained activists, end restrictions on freedom of expression, and end discrimination against women. Alwaght- United Nations human rights experts urged the Bahraini regime on Thursday to release detained activists, end restrictions on free ...
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India Threatens to Divert Pakistan Rivers Amid Kashmir Tensions

India Threatens to Divert Pakistan Rivers Amid Kashmir Tensions

Saturday 23 February 2019 ،
India has reiterated claims it is building dams to shut off its share of the water supply to Pakistan-controlled Kashmir Alwaght- India has reiterated claims it is building dams to shut off its share of the water supply to Pakistan-controlled Kashmir in response to the February 14 terrorist attack i ...
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Bahrain, The Country of Torture And Execution

Bahrain, The Country of Torture And Execution

Tuesday 14 July 2020 ،
The regime has recently issued death sentences to two teenage prisoners, triggering condemnation from international rights groups. Alwaght- Sentencing to death two teenagers by Bahrain’s court recently once again brought to an international spotlight the debate about the torture in the Al Khal ...
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As 10th Anniversary Nears, Bahrainis Take To Streets Calling For Democracy, Prisoners Release

As 10th Anniversary Nears, Bahrainis Take To Streets Calling For Democracy, Prisoners Release

Saturday 2 January 2021 ،
People in Bahrain took to streets to mark sixth anniversary of imprisonment of Wifaq opposition movement’s leader Sheikh Ali Salman. Alwaght- As Bahrain nears the 10th anniversary of its popular uprising in February 2011, some parts of the small island kingdom became a scene of protests in support o ...
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Bahrain Blamed for Deliberate Medical Neglect at Prisons

Bahrain Blamed for Deliberate Medical Neglect at Prisons

Tuesday 29 June 2021 ،
The West-backed kingdom Bahrain is under pressure from human rights organizations over poor prison conditions after a political prisoner serving a life sentence in Bahrain died on June 10 after contracting COVID-19. Alwaght- The West-backed kingdom Bahrain is under pressure from human rights organiz ...
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Rights Groups Urge Al Khalifah Rgime for ‘Immediate’ Release of Bahraini Activist

Rights Groups Urge Al Khalifah Rgime for ‘Immediate’ Release of Bahraini Activist

Sunday 14 August 2022 ،
Over a dozen international rights organizations urged for the “immediate and unconditional” release of imprisoned academic and human rights activist Abduljalil al-Singace due to his failing health. Alwaght- Over a dozen international rights organizations urged for the “immediate and unconditio ...
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Islamabad-Kabul Agreement to End Border Tensions

Islamabad-Kabul Agreement to End Border Tensions

Saturday 25 February 2023 ،
Pakistan delegation addressed a set of issues in Kabul, including border tensions. Alwaght- While the Kabul-Islamabad relations were expected to witness a boost after the Taliban took the power in Afghanistan, a year and a half after the formation of the interim government by the group, political an ...
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“Address Hunger Strike Grievances”, Human Rights Watch Tells Bahrain

“Address Hunger Strike Grievances”, Human Rights Watch Tells Bahrain

Sunday 3 September 2023 ،
The UN body asks the government in Bahrain to treat the prisoners humanely an offer justice to all. Alwaght- In a direct statement to the Bahraini rulers, Human Rights Watch has called for addressing the grievances of hunger strikers in the country.  The brazen statement was released on Sunday ...
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Iran and Pakistan: Two neighboring nations facing shared adversaries and challenges

Iran and Pakistan: Two neighboring nations facing shared adversaries and challenges

Sunday 21 January 2024 ،
Over the years, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan have encountered common hostilities and .security challenges Over the years, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, both having a historical foundation of friendship, have encountered common ...
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Tahreek-e-Taliban, a Bone of Contention in Taliban-Pakistan Relationship

Tahreek-e-Taliban, a Bone of Contention in Taliban-Pakistan Relationship

Sunday 30 June 2024 ،
The militant group is a source of trouble for Taliban since it could damage their relations with long-term backer Pakistan. Alwaght- While after Taliban's takeover of power in Afghanistan its relations were predicted to be intimate with Pakistan, the course of developments shows that the two nei ...

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