Human Rights
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Interest in Islam Rising Among Young Germans: Seeking Meaning in Global Crises
DID Press: Recent studies and anecdotal evidence indicate that thousands of young Germans are converting to Islam each year, with estimates ranging from 2,000 to 4,000 annually. This growing trend has attracted attention from academics, media, and religious institutions. Personal…
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Nearly 6,000 Afghan Migrants Return from Iran and Pakistan in a Day
DID Press: according to local authorities, Iran and Pakistan returned nearly 6,000 Afghan migrants to Afghanistan in a single day, amid an intensified crackdown on undocumented migration. A report by the Taliban-run Refugee Commission indicates that the largest number of…
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Guterres: Iraqis Overcome Decades of War and Repression
DID Press: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, during a visit to Iraq, said that the country’s progress toward lasting peace and stability demonstrates the valuable role of the UN in supporting post-conflict recovery. “Iraqis have managed to overcome decades of repression,…
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UN: Over 4M Afghans Returned Home in Past Two Years
DID Press: A new UN report shows that the return of Afghan nationals has accelerated in 2025, with millions returning to Afghanistan in a short period of time. According to the UN’s latest migration assessment, more than two million Afghans…
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Free Speech Debate in West Rekindled Over Holocaust Discussion Laws
DID Press: A televised debate between a US activist and British journalist and TV host Piers Morgan has reignited controversy over laws in several Western countries that restrict discussion of the Holocaust. During the exchange, the American activist argued that…
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UN May Deploy Int’l Force in Gaza Early Next Month
Did Press: Two US officials have told international media that an international stabilization force authorized by the UN could be deployed in the Gaza Strip as early as next month, although key questions—particularly regarding the disarmament of Hamas—remain unresolved. Speaking…
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Austria Bans Headscarves for Girls Under 14 in Schools
DID Press: Austria has passed a new law banning the wearing of Islamic headscarves by girls under the age of 14 in schools across the country. Under the legislation approved by the Austrian parliament, female students younger than 14 will…
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Humanitarian Crisis Worsens in Gaza as Heavy Rains Kill at Least 14
DID Press: At least 14 Palestinians, including several children, have died following severe storms and continuous rainfall across the Gaza Strip, Al Jazeera reported. According to the report, families displaced by Israel’s ongoing war—many of whom had already lost their…
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Netanyahu: Israel’s Regional War Plan Drafted Years Before October 7
DID Press: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged that Israel’s military strategy to reshape the Middle East—through the elimination of Hamas, confrontation with Hezbollah, and ultimately Iran—was formulated years before the October 7 Al-Aqsa Flood operation. He stressed that the…
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Taliban Restrictions Paralyze Female UN Staff in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN reported that strict Taliban restrictions on Afghan female employees have severely disrupted UN operations and posed significant challenges to humanitarian programs in Afghanistan. According to a new UNAMA report submitted to the Security Council, barring Afghan women…
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