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President Rouhani condoles Putin on plane crash

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President Rouhani condoled President Putin and the Russian nation on the passenger plane crash and the death of its passengers.

President’s message which was sent late on Saturday reads:

In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful

Mr Vladimir Putin,
President of the Russian Federation,

The news about the Russian passenger plane crash and the death of its passengers filled our hearts with sorrow.

I condole with you and sympathise with the great Russian nation, especially the bereaved families and pray for patience for the Russian nation.

Hassan Rouhani,
President of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Photos: ‘Who is Hussain campaign’ organized in Doddaballapura, state of Karnataka (India)

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Ahlul Bayt News Agency – ‘Who Is Hussain’ campaign organized in Doddaballapura a town in the state of Karnataka (India) on 31.10.2015. Local people expressed high interest in learning more about Imam Hussain (A’).

Organizers of “Who is Hussein?” Campaign distributed leaflets and water bottles to local to promote the Husseini culture in the community.

The move came as part of Muharram ceremonies which symbolize the eternal and unwavering stance of truth against falsehood and humanity’s struggle against tyranny, the cause for which Imam Hussein was martyred.

“Who is Hussain?” is an international organization which aims to inspire people through the example of Hussain and bring positive changes to the world.

Photos by: Sayyed Abu Taleb

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Photos: Ashura procession in Japan

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Photos: Sayyed Saqib Zaidi

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Karbala Friday Prayers Leader: Provide all possibilities for progress, victory of Iraqi forces

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Ahlul Bayt News Agency – During his Friday prayer sermon delivered to a large and fervent crowd of believers in the Iraqi city of Karbala, Hujjat al-Islam Sayyid Ahmad al-Safi stressed that all possibilities for the progress and victory of Iraqi forces on the battlefield against ISIL Takfiri terrorists must be provided.

“These needs must be given priority over other needs which can be provided when the economic situation improves and the current difficult crises pass,” he said.

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali al-Sistani’s representative said that the most important lesson that officials should gain from their recent successes is the importance of coordination between the various military units as this played a most valuable role in the defeat of the enemy.

Hujjat al-Islam al-Safi said that military commanders need to do more to coordinate with other units, but they must be cautious and not neglect the movements of the enemy on several fronts because terrorists can find the smallest outlet to penetrate and will use these opportunities well.

“Anywhere that they are defeated, they will try to ambush us elsewhere. So be sure that your military units are always vigilant and don’t provide the enemy with any sense of security. We also ask God to humiliate the terrorists and save our beloved country from this tribulation,” he said, addressing the commanders.

Hujjat al-Islam al-Safi said the most important tasks of the federal and local governments is to use the blessings of God in the service of the people and if the government does not fulfill its duties, it is possible that these blessings may turn into a disaster and calamity.

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Bahrain: 38 peaceful demonstrations in 3rd week of October

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Ahlul Bayt News Agency – The Bahrain Human Rights Society (BHRS) said that 38 peaceful demonstrations were staged in a number of different areas across Bahrain. Some were subjected to collective crackdown, leaving at least 3 citizens injured.

BHRS said in a statement that the demonstrations took place in “Dar Kleb, Diah, Al-Sanabes, Abu Saiba, Al-Shakhoura, Barbar, Al-Maqsha, Saar, Samaheej, Nuwaidrat, Al-Qalaa, Shaherkan, Sadad, Tubli, Al-Diraz, Sanad, Athari, Bouri, Al-Hamla, Al-Koura, Al-Malikiya, Al-Naim, Al-Nabih Saleh, Al-Juffair, Sitra, A’li, Karzakan, Jebla Habshi and Bani Jamra.”

It further stated that the security forces used tear gas, shotguns and sound grenades to crackdown on protests in “Nuwaidrat, Karzakan, A’li, Al-Malikiya, Damestan, Al-Diraz and Sadad,” adding that 3 citizens were injured as they peacefully took to the streets of Al-Malikiya area.

BHRS also declared that it documented two arrest cases, one house raid in Al-Dair village, and four security checkpoints in ‘Manama, Al-Sanabes, Al-Berhama, and Bilad Al-Qadeem, in addition to recording rallies voicing solidarity with detainees in both A’li and Al-Nuwaidrat.

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Over two thirds of French people want Bashar al-Assad to remain president of Syria

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Ahlul Bayt News Agency – A recent survey has revealed that over two thirds of the French want the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to remain in power.

According to the poll carried out by the French newspaper Le Figaro on Thursday, with a sampling of 21,314 French adults, 72 percent of the respondents answered No to the survey question “Should world powers demand Bashar Assad to leave?” while the remaining 28 percent responded Yes to the question.

The survey was conducted ahead of a fresh round of international talks, which started in the Austrian capital Vienna on Friday and is aimed at resolving the ongoing crisis in Syria. This is the third conference of its kind that has tried to end the years-long deadly crisis in the Middle Eastern country.

In a joint statement at the end of the latest round of  the talks, the participants said “substantial differences remain” but it was “imperative to accelerate all diplomatic efforts to end the war.”

The United States has repeatedly demanded that Assad step down, echoing Syria’s foreign-sponsored opposition figures’ stance towards the government in Damascus.

In a Saturday interview with Spanish newspapers, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon reiterated that only Syrian people must be allowed to decide about the future of their incumbent president.

“The future of Assad must be decided by the Syrian people,” Ban stated.

Since the beginning of the foreign-backed crisis in Syria in March 2011, an assortment of militant groups, including the Daesh Takfiri terrorists and the US-backed Free Syrian Army, have been formed in the country with the ultimate goal of overthrowing the Syrian government.

More than 250,000 people have been killed so far in Syria due to the violence perpetrated by terrorists.

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