The army claimed that it had responded to an attempt to assassinate nigerias chief of army. Imn press tv the islamic movement in nigeria imn says it has received information that the nigerian army plans to attack processions scheduled for the mourning rituals of arbaeen. Nigerian army, shiites in war of words after deadly zaria attack that killed many december 12, 2015 premium times nigerian soldiers used to illustrate the story. The coldblooded murder of 20 of the supporters of the shia muslim leader. The group behind the procession, the iranbacked islamic movement of nigeria imn, has a history.
Across pakistan shia muslims have been brutally targeted. Our publisher is veteran investigative journalist simon ateba. Attacks against shia muslims by nigerian army were preplanned, said ibrahim musa, who serves as the spokesman for the imn, in an interview with press tv on tuesday. The raid occurred a day after nigerian soldiers attacked shia muslims attending a ceremony at a religious center in the city of zaria, accusing them of blocking the convoy of the armys chief of staff and attempting to assassinate him. Dec 23, 2015 human rights watch said it doubts the nigerian militarys version that raids over three days on three shiite locations in northern zaria town followed an attempted assassination of the army chief. By clicking on continue you confirm that you are 18 years and over.
Nigerian inquiry says army killed 348 shias in zaria nigerias army killed 348 people from the minority shia muslim sect last december in a series of clashes for which troops involved should be. Shiism comes from iran to sunni gaza rt world news. Nigerian army killings of shia muslims to be investigated. Nigerian inquiry says army killed 348 shias in zaria. Two days later, a mass grave was discovered with the bodies of those killed. The islamic movement of nigeria is a shia sect with close ties to iran based in zaria, kaduna s. Security studying shiites audio message threatening revenge of zaria attacks security agencies studying shiites audio message threatening revenge of zaria attacks we swear to almighty god that what they did to us we have not forgiven and we will never forgive. Human rights watch slams army for shiite zaria massacre. Clashes erupt as protesters demand release of shia cleric. Policemen abort rally to remember murder of shiites by. Hundreds of shia muslims reportedly killed in nigerian. Army attack on shia unjustified human rights watch.
Dec 16, 2015 nigerian army killings of shia muslims to be investigated. It began in the 1980s and is led by sheik zakzaky, who was inspired by irans revolutionary. At least 21 people were killed on friday when a suicide bomber blew himself up in the crowds at a shia muslim procession near the north nigerian city of kano, in the latest. The newspaper focuses on major developments in africa, and on africaus ties. Nigeria shia procession clash kills ten in kano elombah news. They were killed in two different military attacks on the imn, the first being the zaria quds day massacre in. Mourning after mourning over the loved ones of these shia muslims are now the common scenes here in pakistan.
Some top aides of president muhammadu buhari have been denied access into t. In nigeria, the army attacks the residential area home to top shia cleric sheikh ibrahim alzakzaky. The nigerian army killed over 400 shia men, women, and children on that day alone. Us condemns nigerian army attack on shia muslims trend n. A bloody clash between nigerias army and shiite muslims is raising. Warning thread most graphic video of nigerian shia muslim leaders house after zaria massacre might contain content that is not suitable for all ages. A suicide bomber has killed at least 21 people in attack on a shia muslim procession in nigerias kano state, eyewitnesses say. Meanwhile, last years shia procession from kano to zaria saw more than 20 people killed in an attack by a suicide bomber from the boko haram sunni islamist militant group. Despite the bombing, the procession, which was on its way from kano to zaria, located in a neighboring state, continued to match. The incident has been called the zaria massacre, and has been condemned by a wide variety of voices, including amnesty international. The attack left at least 348 civilian killed and some others injured. Nigeria shia pilgrimage clash kills nine in kano theniche. Families of hundreds of shia muslims killed in zaria still await justice december 2017, 12.
Nigerian activists are accusing the government of massacring hundreds of shia muslims in zaria, a city in nigerias north, over the course of three days from sunday through tuesday. On 25 july 2014 nigerian soldiers attacked the annual alquds day. In both cases, boko haram have been accused of carrying out the attacks. Alleged killing of abducted chibok girls by nigerian air force fighter jets duration. Boko haram killed salafiyya groups leader in nigeria antiboko haram preacher assassinated in zaria a popular zaria based islamic cleric sheikh albani has been murdered in cold blood.
The islamic movement in nigeria under the leadership of sheikh ibraheem zakzaky has successfully commemorated the second year of the zaria massacre in abuja with series of activities ranging from. The clash in zaria is a stark reminder of similar events that triggered the rapid. In december 2015, a shia muslim religious center in kunduna was attacked amidst religious processions. In 2015, the zaria massacre during which 348 shia muslims were killed by the nigerian army. Dec 15, 2015 nigerian activists are accusing the government of massacring hundreds of shia muslims in zaria, a city in nigerias north, over the course of three days from sunday through tuesday. Nigerian military killed at least 100 shiites in zaria. Even if its from a country where 90 % of the population is shia. Hawzah news agency mashhad, iran survivors of the attack happened in nigerias zaria came to the pilgrimage of holy shrine of the 8th imam of shia muslims a. Nigerian army, shiites in war of words after deadly zaria. Konfrontasi a nigerian shia group says more than 700 of its members are still unaccounted for a month after the deadly attacks by nigerian forces against shia muslims in the northern city of zaria. Suicide bomber kills 21 at shiite muslim procession in nigeria. Killing of shiite members by army, dangerous fanikayode.
Nigerian army attacks residential area home to top shia. The zaria massacre was a massacre carried out by the nigerian army in zaria, kaduna state, nigeria, on saturday, 12 december 2015, against shia. Reports coming from nigeria suggest that army troops have started destroying a mosque belonging to shia muslims in the northern city of zaria. Imn members often hold processions, mainly in zaria, to raise awareness of their movement, which also advocates the. Nigerian army in zaria, kaduna state, nigeria carried out an assault against shia muslims, mostly members of the islamic movement in nigeria, on 12 december 2015. The nigerian military reportedly attacked a shia muslim group in a northern city this weekend, killing numerous people perhaps due to pique over a traffic jam.
People in hamas, especially the founders, saw themselves belonging to the sunni group, not to the shia, said yohanan tzoreff, professor at bar ilan university. Many shot as nigeria police and shia pilgrims clash in. Clashes erupt as protesters demand release of shia cleric zakzaky. Seven shia muslims killed in quetta of pakistan video. Nov 27, 2015 a suicide bomber has killed at least 21 people in attack on a shia muslim procession in nigerias kano state, eyewitnesses say. Us govt condemns shia attack in zaria, urges president. Fapaj7 from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. The case of shia muslim in nigeria has been a measure of the nation states morality. This was conveyed to the president, through the united state embassy in abuja, nigeria. The isis has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on worshippers at a shia mosque in northern bangladesh, the usbased monitoring organisation site said today. Nigeria plans to attack shias during arbaeen ceremonies. Zaria shiite massacre is an act of nigerian state terrorism ahlulbayt news agency what an irony, a government whose major agenda is fight against terrorism turning out to. Zaria massacre witnesses tell of 300 killed, buried by soldiers premium times, 23 december 2015. Mass graves for 300 shia nigerians in zaria bbc news.
They claim they were attacked by the nigerian army who killed. Nigeria plans to attack shias in arbaeen ijtihad network. Furthermore, clashes between sunni and shia residents followed the assassination of salafi imam umaru danmaishiyya, who was known for his fiery anti shia preaching. Nigerias military killed and quickly buried the bodies of at least 300 shia muslims in an unjustified attack in the northern zaria city, human rights watch says. According to unconfirmed reports, hundreds of people have been killed and many more wounded in the offensive. Abuja the killing of hundreds of shia muslim members of the islamic. The killing of hundreds of shia muslim members of the islamic movement of nigeria imn. Nigerias two major religions, islam and christianity, are sometimes depicted as monolithic entities that confront each other in pitched battles, with formal. Shiites wounded in the attacks are dying in military and police detention because they are being denied medical care, the shiite islamic movement in nigeria said tuesday.
Turi said that the deadly attack came as no surprise for the shia marchers as this is the situation all over the country. Survivors of zaria massacre in nigeria visits imam reza. Theniche nigerias only exclusive sunday newspaperthat does credible, insightful and investigative reportingthat is refreshingly different in look and feelthat reports issues from all sidesthat offers true value for money and time. In 2014, the zaria quds day massacres took place, leaving 35 dead. Shia muslims march on the highway to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the ashura religious ceremony in zaria, nigeria.
Elzakzaky is the first shia sheikh in nigeria, a country where sunni muslims make up. Close to shias killed by nigeria army says islamic movement spokesman however, the movement, in its statement which was issued and signed by the president of the shias media. Authorities break up rally to commemorate 2014 massacre in zaria a peaceful annual demonstration commemorating the murder of civilians by nigerian security forces has been violently broken up by armed police in zaria, northern nigeria. Jan 28, 20 watch muslims vs shia kalma shia are not muslims rashid butt on dailymotion. Nigerian military attacks shia group in north, killing. Sheik ibraheem zakzaky, 62, the ever turbaned, tough looking leader of the shiite islamic movement in nigeria, imn, is an islamic scholar and.
Nigeria accused of killing hundreds of shia muslims news. At least 348 civilians were killed, with 347 bodies secretly buried by the army in a masse grave. Jul 30, 2009 since most of the world refuses to recognize them, hamas leaders are taking help from wherever they can. Around fifty people were injured in the attack, and five others were shot by security forces. Nearly a year after zaria shia massacre, us condemns. Islamic human rights commission ihrc sent a factfinding mission to zaria on 30 july 2014. Dec 15, 2015 both shia and sunni muslims are part of the movement, led by ibrahim zakzaky. Kaduna state police wednesday released 83 people including 34 children arrested in the zaria clash, according to samuel aruwan, spokesman for gov. Dec 20, 2015 the failed attempt on general buratais life. A suicide bomber has killed at least 21 people at a shia muslim procession in northern nigeria the attack happened in the village of dakasoye, about miles 20 km south of. Security forces were ordered to stay away from last years procession following deadly clashes in previous years. Many marchers and five police officers were also injured, police commissioner rabiu yusuf said. Shuddersome evidence paints a picture of a deliberate pogrom at six involved centers during the december military massacre in nigerias zaria.
Killing of shiites in zaria must be urgently investigated. One human rights activist in zaria alleged that, between december 12th and the 14th 2015. Apr 17, 2017 zaria shiite massacre is an act of nigerian state terrorism ahlulbayt news agency what an irony, a government whose major agenda is fight against terrorism turning out to becoming a leading. Peaceful protests to condemn the killing of shia muslims in nigeria by the nigerian army were held in different cities. The attack on the shia in zaria follows a welldocumented pattern of serious human rights abuses against civilians by nigerian security forces, including for mass arrests, prolonged detention. Nov 27, 2015 a suicide bomber has killed at least 21 people at a shia muslim procession in northern nigeria the attack happened in the village of dakasoye, about miles 20 km south of kano, during a. Local media said on december 12 that more than a dozen people were killed after clashes erupted between the nigerian army and shia muslims in zaria, kaduna state. The shooting of members of a shiite religious group in zaria, kaduna state, by the nigerian army must be urgently investigated said amnesty international today, and anyone found responsible for unlawful killings must be brought to justice. Fifteen persons left from the zaria attack attended razavi holy shrine thanks to the endeavor of astan quds razavis center for international. Jun 25, 20 the attack on the shia, which follow the murders of almost 60 christians over the past two years, comes at a particularly tense time and amid an ever worsening economic crisis.
The zaria massacre was a massacre carried out by the nigerian army in zaria, kaduna state, nigeria, on saturday, 12 december 2015, against shia muslims, mostly members of the islamic movement in nigeria. A small collection of papers by sensei featuring coyote, nemuri otoko to koi otoko and pet contract. In a statement released on thursday, ibrahim musa, the spokesman for the islamic movement of nigeria imn, whose leader sheikh ibrahim alzakzaky is in police custody, said about 730 people have. Dec 24, 2015 exclusive photos show nigerian soldiers wiping out shiite sites in zaria, covering up their crimes. Inside the zaria massacre as commission of inquiry submits. The nigerian senate has set up an inquiry into the deaths of civilians at the weekend, in a clash between the army and a shia sect in the town of zaria the army said it was carrying out its own. Shia muslims march on the highway to commemorate the 40th. Nigerian inquiry says army killed 348 shias in zaria world. The chairman of a muslim sect, jamaatu izalatil bida waiqamatis sunnah jibwis in zaria,kaduna state, sheikh sani yakubu, has sacked an imam,malam abubakar sarkiaminu for complying with. Nigerian soldiers have launched a deadly attack against the supporters of top shia cleric sheikh ibrahim alzakzaky in the city. United state president, barack obama, has urged his nigerian counterpart, muhammadu buhari, to order a probe into the killing of shiite muslims in zaria, kaduna state, by the nigerian army. Nigerias military killed and quickly buried the bodies of at least 300 shia muslims in an unjustified attack in the northern zaria city, human.
The shia islamic movement of nigeria says it has severed ties with a panel set up by the national human rights commission to investigate the december 2015 alleged attack on the chief of army. Muslims vs shia kalma shia are not muslims video dailymotion. A combined team of soldiers and police on the orders of governor elrufai again opened fire on peaceful shia mourners in nigeria on 2572018 in zaria, injuring 4 persons with gunshots. Shias in zaria, one of the major shia dominated cities of nigeria, have become angry over the past weeks at a surge in attacks on the members of their community, demanding that the government in abuja do more to protect the religious gatherings of the shias in the country.
The islamic movement of nigeria is a shia sect with close ties to iran based in zaria, kaduna state. Ibrahim zakzaky was injured in the incident and was captured along with his wife and hundreds of other members. The radical antiboko haram preacher was gunned down on saturday around 10pm in the evening by some suspected boko haram militants while heading home after his. At least nine nigerian shia muslims and one police officer have been killed in clashes with police at a religious procession in kano city, police say. On 3 november 2014, a suicide bomber killed at least 15 people in an attack on shia muslims who were marching to mark the day of ashura. Zakzaky, the top shia cleric in nigeria, remains in military detention after being swept up in a raid on his neighborhood. Nigeria accused of killing hundreds of shia muslims. Security studying shiites audio message threatening. Dec 14, 2016 nigerian authorities should end their violent repression of the islamic movement of nigeria imn, a minority shia group, that began with a threeday lethal crackdown on december 1214, 2015, and.