July 22nd to 29th, 2016 Iraq Shia deaths have risen this last week of July. 71 people have been confirmed dead with over 40 wounded this week. On 25 July, 8 policemen and 10 civilians were killed when a suicide bomber crashed his car full of explosives into a security …
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SRW’s 6 Month Report
SRW’s 6 Month Report: January – June 2016 Shia Rights Watch’s 12 page, biannual report highlights the rights of Shia Muslims across the world, and intends to raise awareness of the blatant oppression of this population. From January through June of this year, Shia in the Middle East experienced increased …
Read More »SRW’s Six Month Accomplishments
SRW’s Six Month Accomplishments Dear SRW members, interns, volunteers, followers and subscribers, While you were busy supporting us, we were working hard defending Shia minority rights. This is a brief summary to thank you for your help, hard work and support. Because of you, SRW has been able to defend …
Read More »SRW Stands in Solidarity with Afghan Hazara Community
Shia Rights Watch strongly condemns recent attack to Afghan Shia community this Saturday as 80 people were killed and more than 260 were wounded. Although life has never been easy for Shia minority, Afghan Shia have suffered more than many of their fellow Shia in neighboring country. Afghanistan has …
Read More »Shia News Wire # 76
July 15th to 22nd, 2016 Iraq Violence continues in Baghdad against the Shia population during this third week of July. 52 people have lost their lives to gunfire, IED’s, and car bombings. ISIS claimed the car combing in Northeastern Baghdad which left 11 people dead and 32 wounded. Meanwhile in …
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