International

Local reports alleges that Mosques and madrassahs in Kashmir are being “targeted”

Kouthar Sambo 16 January 2026

Recent reports indicate that the Kashmir government has requested all mosques to submit information regarding their imams. The move has raised concerns among local communities, who view it as a measure that unfairly targets mosques and innocent Kashmiris. Speaking to VOC News, Southeast Asia analyst and Kashmiri activist Salman Khan

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says he could bring Israel to the ICJ for implementing the law that targets the organisation

Kouthar Sambo 15 January 2026

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel could be brought before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) if it fails to revoke legislation targeting the UN Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) and does not restore confiscated assets and property. Speaking to VOC News, Ahmed

South African civil society groups demonstrate solidarity for Venezuela following the arrest of President Maduro and his spouse

Kouthar Sambo 14 January 2026

In response to the alleged kidnapping and detention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Foreign Minister Celia Flores, several civil society groups are mobilising in solidarity with the people of Venezuela, Palestine and other communities affected by U.S. intervention. Community members in Gauteng are calling on civic, student, academic and

The struggle of hunger strikers in the UK persists as they pass the 60-day mark

Kouthar Sambo 13 January 2026

A Palestinian activist currently detained in a UK prison is experiencing worsening health conditions, including muscle spasms and respiratory difficulties, as her hunger strike surpasses 60 days. Prisoners for Palestine (P4P) reported that Heba Muraisi – detained for over a year due to her activism concerning Palestine – has completed

Various pro-Palestine civil society groups call on the UK government to intervene

Kouthar Sambo 7 January 2026

“United Kingdom political prisoners Heba Muraisi, Teuta Hoxha, Kamran Ahmed, and Lewie Chiaramello have, at the time of writing, been on hunger strike for up to 65 days.” This is according to various pro-Palestine civil society groups, who called on the UK government to intervene in a joint statement. The

The U.S. captures Venezuelan President and his wife after bombing the country

Kouthar Sambo 4 January 2026

Following months of intimidation and coercive strategies, the United States has launched bomb strikes on Venezuela and displaced its leader, Nicolas Maduro. Maduro and his spouse have been captured by U.S. forces. They have been moved to a detention facility in New York. There, he is being interrogated regarding purported

Hamas observes Palestinian Journalist Appreciation Day

Kouthar Sambo 31 December 2025

In recognition of Palestinian Journalist Appreciation Day, the Palestinian resistance group Hamas issued a statement commending the contributions of Palestinian journalists during the ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza. Hamas stated, “The Palestinian journalists’ role will remain stronger than the occupation’s bullets, and its crimes will not silence their voice.

VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.

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