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Muslim woman dies after her hijab got trapped in moving motor tyre

A Muslim woman has been killed at Bole of the Savannah Region after the hijab got trapped in the back tyre of a motorbike she was riding. According to family sources, she was returning with her husband from the farm when the unfortunate incident occurred on Saturday. The hijab reportedly …

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Women burn headscarves in Iran anti-hijab protests

Female protesters have been at the forefront of escalating protests in Iran and have been burning headscarves, after the death in custody of a woman detained for breaking hijab laws. Demonstrations have continued for five successive nights, and reached several towns and cities. Mahsa Amini died in hospital on Friday …

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Nigerian lawyer dresses like ‘Juju Priest’ to court in reaction to hijab ruling

Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Malcom Omoirhobo on Thursday caused a stir at the Supreme Court in Abuja as he was dressed like a Juju priest. Malcom attended the proceedings dressed in an attire believed to be worn by adherents of ‘Olokun’, the ruler of all bodies of water and other …

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