Latest in Tag: shiites Highlight
Latest in Tag: shiites
Afghanistan’s Hazaras: Targeted by militants, neglected by government
At least 80 people have been killed in an attack on the Shiite Hazara community in Kabul. “Islamic State” claimed responsibility for the bombings. Experts say that highlights IS’s increasing presence in Afghanistan.
Sunnis, Shiites locked in an endless conflict
Iran and Saudi Arabia are stoking the denominational conflict between Sunnis and Shias. Both sides are attempting to exploit an inner-Islamic conflict that has been raging for more than 1,300 years.
The Grand Mufti and Al-Nour Party oppose proposed amendments to Sharia-related articles in the constitution
Controversy surrounds the 50-strong constitutional committee as its members discuss amending articles that pertain to Sharia in the suspended 2012 constitution
Two Turkish Airlines pilots abducted in Lebanon
The abduction is believed to be related to the kidnap of nine Lebanese Shi’as in Syria in May 2012
Zaazou woos Iranian tourists
Ministers: āEgypt should take a piece of this pieā
3 Lebanon Shiāas dead in Syria fighting: Hezbollah
The Shiāas party, Lebanon’s most powerful military force, occasionally announces the death of one of its fighters killed “carrying out his jihadist duty,” but without clarification.
Salafis, Shiāa react to Ahmadinejad visit
Egyptian Shiāa differ from their Iranian counterparts, Ahmadinejadās visit is a sign of penetration, says Shiāa spokesperson in Egypt
Fears for Pakistan as blasts kill 125
Extremist Sunni militant group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi claimed responsibility for what was the worst single attack ever on Shi’as