Sayed Reza Naqavi, a college student, who was kidnapped by anti-Shia terrorist groups, was tortured to death according to sources. He was kidnapped three days ago in Ferdos colony area. His dead body was found in street with signs of extreme tortures and even gun shot.
At least 1200 civilians were killed in the year 2013. Shia killings have a long history in this country and the government has done little to protect Shia Muslims.
Four car bombs killed at least 29 people and wounded 76 in several Shia areas of Baghdad on Monday the 13th.
At least 12 people were killed in four more bombings on Tuesday the 14th.
1- Four mortar rounds landed on houses in the town of Garma, northwest of Baghdad, killing four people and wounding six. .
2- The deadliest bombing took place in the predominantly Shia Talbiya neighborhood in eastern Baghdad, where a device attached to a bus killed three people and wounded 12.
3- A roadside bomb targeting a police patrol killed a passer-by and wounded five in the mainly Shia Kadhimiya district.
4- A gunmen killed a judge and his driver in a drive-by shooting in Yarmouk district.
No group immediately claimed responsibility for the spate of attacks yet. 8000 people lost their lives in the year 2013 and 2014 started as a bloody year as well.
Ali Alrabieei a Saudi cleric calls Shia Muslims non-Muslims and calls on Islamic governments to collect jizya from the.
Under Islamic law, jizya or jizyah is a per capita tax levied on a section of an Islamic state’s non-Muslim citizens who meet certain criteria. The tax is and was to be levied on able-bodied adult males of military age and affording power.
Alrabieei calls Shia non-Muslim when Shia believes in the same God, prophet and principles of Islam as any other Muslim sects do. In Arab countries one is called non-Muslim only to be looked down at and it is a way of degrading a person or a group. Anyone with basic knowledge and minimal education about Islam knows Shia are minorities within Islam, say Mustafa Akhwand the director of SRW. Also jizya can only be collected from male who meet certain criteria in return of the security and job opportunities that they enjoy in Islamic country. Shia are Muslims. Even IF they were not considered Muslim, they would have to pay IF they enjoyed any security and financial ease…As the world witnesses Shia Muslims have no security in Islamic nations, and they are among the poorest population because of the oppression of their governments. Thousands of Shia Muslims are being killed and now they have to pay because they live in such environment?
This claim of Alrabieei is harmful and can lead to more human rights violations. SRW holds Saudi Arabia government responsible for this humiliating accuse since in this country all clerics are official employees of the government. Ali Alrabieei must be questioned by the authorities and stopped from enabling Shia rights violations immediately.
Egyptian authorities prevented 61 Shia Muslim from entering their country. A group of Shia from Tanzania were traveling to Egypt in order to visit Islamic historical sites in this country. Most or all of the people in the group hold Canadian passport. The authorities did not allow any of the individuals to exit the airport and told them they will be sent back to their country.
Egyptian Shia Muslims have been complaining of anti-Shia activities and this act of Egyptian forces proved their anti-Shia movement. Shia Rights Watch expresses its disappointment and condemns this Shia right violation. The mentioned group had valid visa to enter Egypt and authorities degraded them by such action.
Egypt’s new political movement was carried with the hope of more freedom and democracy, yet Shia Muslims face more violation than before. Last couple years of Egypt history are full of human right, especially Shia rights violations. SRW has repeatedly contacted Egyptian Embassy in US and asked them to investigate the violations but no respond was given.
Egyptian government must stop violations and respect Shia’s right, says SRW.
10 people were killed and 26 have been wounded in two car explosions in Shia populated areas of Sadr City, Iraq. According to officials, two cars exploded simultaneously near a busy coffee shop and restaurant. Shia Muslims of Iraq have been under attack for centuries, and officials either have been oppressors themselves or failed to protect this targeted population.
About 8,500 Shia Muslims were killed in the year 2013, and 2014 started as a year full of bloodshed, as well. Although Shia are the majority in Iraq, they are the main target for terrorist groups.
Syrians are witnessing unprecedented crimes as their country continues to endure a bloody conflict. The civlian population has been subjected to human right violations, terrorist activities and inhumane crimes throughout the conflict Recently social media outlets released a video showing rebels playing soccer with human heads. They use the heads of those whom they have killed and beheaded as soccer ball to add fun to their military victories. Due to the graphic nature of the videos and photographs, they will not be linked from this page, but they can be found readily online. Many hoped that those fighting in Syria were motivated by a yearning for freedom and democracy. However, the myriad crimes perpetuated against Syrian civilians cannot result in either. Those who do not value human life, and take pleasure in desecrating dead bodies, do not fight for freedom and democracy.
Everyone has the right to dignity, respect, and bodily integrity, and this right must be respected even after death. SRW urges the international community to break the silence and defend human dignity. Our silence will only embolden terrorist groups who violate human rights with impunity.
Pakistani pilgrims were attacked by anti-Shia terrorist groups in Pakistan. According to sources a bus full of Shia Muslim pilgrims were attacked by road side bomb near Akhtar Abad. So far 30 people are reported dead and three are seriously wounded. The bus was returning from Mashhad, Iran after Shia Muslims visited the shrine of their Imam on the anniversary of his martyrdom.
Every year , especially on the Shia occasions, many Pakistani Shia Muslims are attacked. Hundreds of Shia Muslims are killed in Pakistan because of their faith and Pakistani authorities failed to protect Shia minority. SRW condemns the Shia killings and urges Pakistani government to take action to stop Shia rights violations.
Its the last day of the year again….. As much as we all wished for a happy year last year, the year 2013 was not a very happy year for millions of our brothers and sisters in humanity. The year 2014 is another opportunity to change the world to a better place. The best action that is associated with New Year is making resolutions. Every year most people, at least those with plans for life, promise themselves to start doing something good or stop doing something bad starting this New Year Day.
However most of those resolutions are focused on one ‘self; such as starting a healthier diet, spending more time with family, saving money and so on. SRW believes resolutions should be inclusive; as humans we must promise to take actions to help those who need us.
SRW encourage all to make resolutions that are full of humanity. Promise yourself to take actions to free political prisoners, stop human right violations, return refugee’s to their homes, protect minorities, secure children, and become a voice for voice less populations.
While many of us have warm rooms to sleep in, delicious meals to eat with family, and exchange expensive gifts, life is very different for millions of people around the world. Many Syrian children are dying from cold in camps, Iraqi families are losing their care takers in bombings, Bahraini and Saudi Shia are being arrested, Pakistani Shia professionals are being killed, Shia in Malaysia and Indonesia cannot practice their faith, and thousands of Shia Muslims are fearful to admit their faith.
It is part of our human values to look after those who are less fortunate. Now, more than ever, our world needs wishes that promote freedom, democracy, respect and acceptance.
May the year 2014 be a year full of humanity, dignity and peace….
SRW wished best for all…
By Hawraa Zakery, Shia Rights Activist ……………………………..on December 31, 2013
A car exploded near an elementary school in a Shia populated city of Um al- Ala’med in Hems. Nine people were killed and 30 wounded. Six children were among the killed.
Shia Rights Watch condemns Shia Muslim targeted killings especially the ones that target children and minors. The most inhumane acts are the ones that intentionally kill innocent children because of their parent’s faith.
Shia Rights Watch condemns Shia targeted killings in Pakistan. Explosions in three Shia populated areas of Pakistan resulted in death of seven. Explosions in Karachi, Kurram and Rawalpindi also wounded ten Shia Muslims.
Shia killing has long history in Pakistan and the government failed to protect Shia Muslims of this country.
