Shia Rights Watch releases its monthly report on the most prominent human rights violations committed against Shia Muslims for the period from March 1 to April 1, 2024.
The report reviews numerous terrorist operations carried out by extremist groups against Shia Muslims, along with acts of repression and abuse practiced against them by certain regimes and governments.
The organization confirms that it relied on its own sources and some public sources, such as individuals and groups active in the field of freedoms and human rights in the countries where these violations occurred.
The organization notes that it refrained from mentioning some violations due to the lack of confirmed evidence, despite being certain of the occurrence of these violations in some countries. It emphasizes that it does not seek political or profit-oriented goals, but rather aims to achieve the justice and equality that human societies aspire to.
Countries in Alphabetical Order:
Pakistan
– 6/3: Assassination of a Political Representative and Injury to His Brother: Armed men affiliated with an active terrorist organization in Pakistan assassinated the Vice President of the Shia Conference of Balochistan, Haji Ramzan Ali, by shooting him in front of his house in Quetta, while his brother was injured.
– 19/3: Injuries from a Bomb Explosion in Quetta: An explosive device planted by terrorists on the roadside injured three passersby.
Bahrain
– 1/3: One Year Imprisonment for a Detainee Demanding an End to Sectarian Discrimination: A Bahraini court sentenced detainee Khalil Mohammed from the town of A’ali to one year in prison for participating in protests demanding an end to sectarian discrimination practiced by the authorities.
– 1/3: Raid and Arrest of a Previously Abused Detainee: A security force raided the house of previously abused detainee Abdul Zahra Sami Mashimi, who suffers from a mental disability due to torture, and arrested him.
– 12/3: Imprisonment of Six Activists for Participating in a Protest: A Bahraini court sentenced detainees Hussain Al-Jazairy, Hussain Abdul Ali Marhoon, Mohammed Hani Mohammed Nasib, Murtadha Al-Samaheji, Mousa Jafar Ashour Al-Shughul, and Yousif Ahmed to three months in prison each for participating in a protest march.
– 17/3: Raid and Arrest of Three Young Men: Security forces raided homes in the town of Al-Eker and arrested Abdullah Abdul Zahra, Hussain Salah, and Mahdi Abdul Latif.
– 19/3: Arrest of Two Young Men from the Town of Saar: Security forces raided homes in the town of Saar and arrested two young men.
– 24/3: Death of a Detainee Due to Denial of Medical Treatment: The notorious Jaw Prison’s administration’s denial of medical treatment resulted in the death of detainee Hussain Khalil Al-Ramram due to medical complications.
Saudi Arabia
– 14/3: Arrest of a Blind Poet Due to a Prayer: Saudi authorities arrested blind poet Samir Ali Al-Muslim from Qatif. Reports indicate that the arrest occurred after military forces raided his home in the town of Safwa following his prayer for the release of detainees.
– 21/3: Raid and Arrest of a Citizen from Qatif: Military forces raided an area in the town of Qatif and arrested citizen Saeed Al-Muhsin.
– 22/3: Imprisonment and Fines for Sports Club Supporters: A Saudi court sentenced several supporters of the Safwa Sports Club to prison and fines for chanting popular slogans during a soccer match.
Iraq
– 1/3: Death and Injuries from a Roadside Bomb North of Baghdad: An explosive device planted by terrorists on the roadside in the Tarmiyah area north of Baghdad killed one person and injured four others.
– 8/3: Death and Injury from a Landmine Explosion in Kirkuk: An old landmine explosion in the Jabal Bur area killed one person and injured his son.
– 12/3: Assassination of the Son of the Police Chief of Suleiman Bek: Terrorists assassinated the son of the police chief of Suleiman Bek in Kirkuk by shooting him in front of his house, resulting in his immediate death.
– 13/3: Death in an Armed Attack East of Baquba: Terrorists assassinated a citizen in front of his house east of Baquba by shooting him, resulting in his immediate death.
– 23/3: Injuries to Two Shepherds from a Landmine Explosion: An old landmine left by ISIS terrorists exploded near the town of Bashir, injuring two shepherds.
– 27/3: Injuries to Two Children from a Landmine Explosion: An old war landmine left by ISIS terrorists exploded in the border valley of Tursak, injuring two children seriously.
– 29/3: Death in an Armed Attack in Daquq District: An attack by ISIS terrorists on the outskirts of Daquq District in Kirkuk killed one person after being shot.
– 30/3: Death in an ISIS Attack in Wadi Al-Shay: An attack by ISIS terrorists in Wadi Al-Shay in Kirkuk killed one person after being shot.
