Tag Archives: Shia

Ali al-Nimr, a Saudi national from the minority Shia group who was previously sentenced to death and later received commutation of sentences, was released on Wednesday (27/10) after serving a prison sentence of approximately nine years. He was sentenced for taking part in anti-government protests. “Ali al-Nimr, a young man …

An explosion that occurred at a Shia mosque in Kandahar, southern Afghanistan, on Friday (15/10) killed at least 47 people and injured more than 70, according to information provided by a Taliban official. The explosion occurred during Friday prayers. Pictures and videos circulating on social media show the bloody events …

A suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in the Afghan city of Kunduz killed at least 55 people attending Friday prayers, according to the AFP news agency. It was the deadliest attack since US troops left the country. ISIS claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing which also injured hundreds of …