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Killings of civilians in Kashmir ‘needs to be investigated’: UN spokesperson

United Nations, 04 Apr 2018 [Fik/News Sources]: The recent killings of civilians in Kashmir “needs to be investigated,” Stephane Dijarric, the spokesperson for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Monday as protests swept the state. “Civilians have to be protected wherever they are, whether it is in Gaza, whether it is in Jammu and Kashmir, whether it is in Yemen; it is a basic principle,” he said in reply to a reporter’s question. “Any loss of civilians needs to be investigated wherever they occur.” Four civilians were killed in Shopian district during operations against militants on Sunday. Three soldiers and 11 militants were also killed during fierce fighting on Sunday. Among the dead were two terrorists who had abducted and murdered Indian Army’s Lt Ummer Fayaz in May

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OIC Observatory report lists India among countries where Islamophobia is on rise

New Delhi, 23 Mar 2022 [Fik/News Sources]: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) General Secretariat has presented its Islamophobia Observatory periodic report to the 48th session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, which is currently taking place in Islamabad from March 22-23. According to the report, India is one of the countries where Islamophobia-related activity is on the rise. It also made a special notice of India’s ongoing Hijab controversy. The Islamophobia Observatory report pointed out that Covid-19 was identified as one of the primary elements that contributed to the rise of Islamophobia internationally in 2021, along with the extreme right’s agenda, the immigrant and refugee crisis, attacks by extremist and terrorist groups, and hate speech used by some media.  The report concluded that

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Delhi HC lets Nizamuddin Markaz mosque to remain open till Oct 14

NEW DELHI, 03 May 2022 [Fik/News Sources]: The Delhi High Court on Monday allowed the extension of an interim order permitting the reopening of five floors of the mosque premises in the Nizamuddin Markaz till October 14 for offering prayers. Extending the April 1 interim order, Justice Jasmeet Singh said it will continue till the next date of hearing on October 14. The Markaz has remained shut since March 3, 2020, following a spurt in Covid-positive cases on the premises. On March 16, the HC had allowed the opening of the mosque for people with the same terms and conditions in view of the Shab-e-Barat. The same bench, while allowing the plea of the Delhi Waqf Board seeking to ease restrictions during Ramzan, asked them to ensure the strict follow up of Covid protocols and social distancing norms. It also made it clear that

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