In at least four cities, security forces blocked marches and prevented statements from being read. Major restrictions in the Kurdish area of the country. Opposition movements' denounce of new case of rights violations. Stats on gender-based violence.
The UN Human Rights Council approves a fact-finding mission into the violence in Iran. Khamenei's niece and a famous footballer are arrested. Erdogan’s Operation Claw-Sword continues. Fr Samir describes a place and a people caught in a “crossfire”. Iranian rockets have also hit Christian villages.
Far-right leader also assured a post in Israel's security cabinet. Ben-Gvir in a note speaks of a "big step" towards the birth of the new government. Now the game for Defence and Smotrich's role remains open. It would seem to fall back on Finance with delegation to the Civil Administration to control the territories. And put an end to the Palestinian State.
About 1.2 million children between 5 and 17 years are not enrolled in school in 2021-2022. If those attending vocational schools are added, the number rises to 4 million students. Meanwhile, education drops from 10.7 per cent to 9.7 per cent of the government‘s budget. School books and lunch weigh heavily on families.
The discovery is the result of three years of work by a joint team of local and UK archaeologists. The structure believed to date back to the period between the 6th and 8th centuries, well before the 300-year-old Muslim place of worship. For the Director of Museums and Antiquities, it is a "tangible sign" of the Christian presence, hitherto only handed down orally.
Iran’s intelligence and security services are urging Christian leaders, bishops and priests to prevent their co-religionists from getting involved, lawmaker Yonathan Betkolia says. The Council of United Churches condemns the systematic oppression of women and the violation of rights. Young Christians say they want to fight for “our country”.
The international community attacks Doha on rights, but the Saudis execute prisoners for non-violent offences in spite of bin Salman's promises. The 13th execution in less than two weeks is scheduled. Among those sentenced to death are inmates who confessed under torture.
A special session on Thursday will see whether to launch an international investigation into Iran’s violent repression of protests. Since the latter broke out after the death of Mahsa Amini, at least 378 people have died, including 47 children. Thousands of people have been arrested, including a hundred actors and artists. Members of Iran’s national football team did not sing the national anthem at the World Cup.
The pontiff's trip to Bahrain and two inter-religious forums have re-energised discussion between different faiths and within Islam. Peace and reconciliation between the two souls of the Muslim world are necessary for stability. Even the Imam of al-Azhar makes a rare appeal for internal dialogue. Analysis and future prospects in an interview with professor and expert Saad Salloum.
Turkey launches "Claw Sword Air Operation" in Syria against the PKK and YPG, killing at least 31 people. Turkish President Erdogan threatens a ground attack. Turkish fighter jets enter Russian-controlled airspace in Syria. Kurdish forces fire rockets across the border into Turkey, killing three civilians. Iranian attacks in Iraqi Kurdistan claim at least one life.
From 1 January to 15 November, 333 children were affected: of these 92 died and 241 others suffered serious injuries. The direct victims are added to those suffering from hunger, lack of water and medicine. Only the ceasefire in place for six months partially alleviated the suffering. Save the Children: "Listen to the voices of the children".
In its latest report, Aid to the Church in Need highlights the tragedy. In the West Bank, Christians are now less than 1 per cent of the population, down from 18 per cent. More than 5,000 have left in recent months. In Syria Christians have seen their proportion of the population go from 10 per cent to less than 2 per cent since the start of the country’s civil war in 2011. On 23 November, Red Wednesday will be held to raise awareness about the issue.
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