Refugee advocacy groups slam ‘Muslim Ban’ ruling
Washington, DC – Refugee advocacy groups have raised concerns after the US Supreme Court partially reinstated the Trump administration’s ban on travellers from six predominantly Muslim countries – commonly known as the “Muslim ban” – and all refugees, until it reviews the ban in October. “I am deeply disappointed by the court’s decision … the […]
Raif Badawi’s Wife Calls on Crown Prince to End Ordeal
The wife of Saudi writer and blogger Raif Badawi, Haider, has called on the newly-appointed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to “write a new history,” release prisoners of conscience and end her husband’s ordeal, in an exclusive interview with Newsweek. Last week marked five years since Saudi Arabia jailed Badawi for advocating greater freedoms […]
Donald Trump Does Away With White House Iftar Tradition
President Donald Trump has foregone the tradition of holding an iftar dinner, commemorating the end of Ramadan, at the White House this year, which has been hosted by former presidents every year. Instead, Trump chose to simply issue a short statement Saturday, wishing Muslims “Eid Mubarak.” “On behalf of the American people, Melania and I […]