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Illegal Israeli settlers escorted by security forces storm Old City of Hebron in southern West Bank

Aneeqa Du Plessis 15 September 2024

Dozens of illegal Israeli settlers escorted by security forces on Saturday evening stormed the Old City of Hebron in the southern West Bank, forcing Palestinians to head back home, Anadolu news agency reported. “Dozens of settlers, accompanied by dozens of Israeli soldiers, entered the Old City of Hebron, including the traditional Palestinian

Saudi prison: 33 Egyptians face execution for drug charges

Aneeqa Du Plessis 14 September 2024

Egyptian and international human rights organisations have expressed their grave concerns for the lives of hundreds of prisoners threatened with execution in Saudi Arabia on drug-related charges, including 33 Egyptians in Tabuk Prison. There has been a sharp rise in the number of death sentences carried out since the beginning

MJ Li and team participate in the international stage for the world Kungfu championship

Aneeqa Du Plessis 12 September 2024

By Rachel Mohamed In the latest edition of Hong Kong in a Hurry, VOC’s PM Drive show host and Kung Fu Master Junaid Chafeker (M.J. Li) offered the public a glimpse into Hong Kong culture, particularly within the Muslim community. The SA ChinWoo Kungfu Youth Team and M.J. Li Kungfu

Hamas expresseS condemnation towards the Israeli occupation army after executing an airstrike on Al-Jaouni

Aneeqa Du Plessis 12 September 2024

By Kouthar Sambo The Palestinian resistance group, Hamas, expressed condemnation towards the Israeli occupation army after executing an airstrike on Al-Jaouni, a United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) school, that shelters thousands of displaced people in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. “The airstrike, which left

The United States formally accuses Iran of supplying short-range ballistic missiles to Russia

Aneeqa Du Plessis 12 September 2024

By Kouthar Sambo The United States has formally accused Iran of supplying short-range ballistic missiles to Russia to use in the war in Ukraine and announced fresh sanctions on Tehran. The accusations come while the US forms part of Israel’s main supplier of ammunition, furthering the ongoing genocide leveled against

South Africa will be filing its memorial to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in October 2024

Aneeqa Du Plessis 12 September 2024

By Kouthar Sambo Recent media reports state that South Africa will be filing its memorial to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in October 2024. This comes as Israel continues to show disregard for international law and expands its ongoing attacks to the West Bank. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive

Palestine and the Changing Global Order lecture set to take place in Cape Town

Aneeqa Du Plessis 11 September 2024

By Rachel Mohamed The Muslim Youth Movement (MYM) and AWQAF SA will host a public lecture titled “Palestine and the Changing Global Order,” featuring Wadah Khanfar—author, public intellectual, President of the AL Sharq Forum, and co-founder of the Common Action Forum. Speaking on VOC News Beat representative of the MYM

Israel forces kills US citizen while volunteering

Aneeqa Du Plessis 11 September 2024

By Kouthar Sambo Israel has been increasing and expanding its attacks in the West Bank as videos and images have made the rounds on social media depicting displaced Palestinians injured and killed as a result of attacks on their tents. Furthermore, the targeting of a United States (US) citizen last

Australia is planning to ban children from using social media

Aneeqa Du Plessis 11 September 2024

By Kouthar Sambo Amid escalated concerns raised about minors using social media, Australia is planning to ban children from using social media. This comes as platforms such as Instagram and TikTok may be negatively impacting young people’s physical and mental health – a phenomenon prevailing worldwide. Speaking on VOC’s PM

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