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We provide news on Islam and Muslims and other breaking news from around the world to promote awareness of global events. News is obtained from a variety of news agencies and therefore views and terminology expressed are not necessarily that of Darul Ihsan. Readers are urged to be circumspect, especially with regards the loaded terminology used by the media.
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The Media Desk contributes local, national and international news articles for the website and also focuses on news content of the Muslim world. etters commenting on broad issues are also regularly sent to the editors of newspapers Below are a few letters which were sent by the Media Desk and published in newspapers. Bias and negative reporting against Islam has become a very real phenomenon in the media, especially in the international press.
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We provide news on Islam and Muslims and other breaking news from around the world to promote awareness of global events. News is obtained from a variety of news agencies and therefore views and terminology expressed are not necessarily that of Darul Ihsan. Readers are urged to be circumspect, especially with regards the loaded terminology used by the media.
First global decline of new COVID-19 infections since September
Last week saw the first global decline in newly reported cases of COVID-19 since September, the head of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday, advising that the news, while welcome, must be interpreted with “extreme caution”.
COVID-19 threatens global progress against malaria
The World Health organisation said gaps in life-saving interventions are undermining efforts to curb malaria, amid fears that the coronavirus pandemic could set back the fight against the disease even further.
Kudos to Elangeni Green Zone project
The article “Durban’s homeless gardeners take root,” The Mercury, Monday, November 23, refers.
Activism against Gender-based Violence
The UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE by 2030 to End Violence against Women campaign is marking the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence (25 November to 10 December 2020) under the global theme, “Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!".
End gender-based violence, ‘once and for all’
Commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on Wednesday 25 November, the United Nations has called on governments worldwide to redouble efforts and eradicate gender-based violence forever.
‘Gaza suffered $16.7 billion loss from siege and occupation’
Israel’s military operations and prolonged closure of Gaza, has caused economic damage of $16.7 billion between 2007 and 2018, driving the poverty rate up almost fourfold compared to what it might have otherwise been, the UN trade and development agency UNCTAD said in a report published on Wednesday.
African nations ‘far from ready’ for COVID-19 vaccination drive
As efforts to find safe and effective vaccines for COVID-19 are showing increasing promise, the African continent is “far from ready” to roll out what will be its largest ever immunization drive, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.
OIC urged for outlawing of provocation against Muslims
Pakistan on Friday asked the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to launch an international campaign for outlawing wilful provocation against Muslims and incitement to hate.
1961 massacre of Algerians in France
On October 17, 1961 over 600 Algerians were thrown into the river Seine by the Paris police and left to drown.
Clerics in Austria warn of associating terrorism with religion
As racism and discrimination against Muslims in Austria soars - particularly after the attack on November 2 - clerics in the European country warn the authorities not to associate terrorism with any religion.
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City launches integrated crime-fighting programme
EThekwini Municipality became one of 10 pilot cities to activate the Integrated Safer Cities Project, which aims to use technological methods to fight crime and make it a safer city.
Covid-19: no room for complacency
The article “Act as if you are infected,” Daily News, Monday, November 16, 2020, refers.
New approach to shack fires needed
The article “City steps in to help after devastating shack fire” (Daily News, Thursday, November 5) refers.
Evidence of Australian military responsible for war crimes in Afghanistan
Australia said its special forces were suspected of being responsible for 39 unlawful killings in Afghanistan, as it released a long-awaited report into alleged war crimes committed in the country.