Salaam Times

2023-10-25

Freed Afghan journalist recounts attempted murder by ISIS members in jail

Mortaza Behboudi said he endured '10 months of torture', including being nearly choked to death by members of ISIS in jail with him.

Crime Justice

2023-06-14

Ongoing internet disruptions show Tehran's lingering fear of uprisings

Even after the recent protests largely ended, government-imposed internet restrictions continued, signaling a new reality for Iranians who want to connect and do business with the outside world.

Crime Justice

2023-06-06

ISIS women in al-Hol camp force teenage boys to impregnate them

An alleged ISIS campaign to 'Go Forth and Multiply' aims to create a new generation of 'Cubs of the Caliphate' to help the group make a comeback.

Crime Justice

2023-05-19

Despite claims of peaceful intentions, Iran continues down path of aggression

Iran has continued its illegal activities in the region and beyond by seizing ships, supplying armed groups with weapons and smuggling drugs.

Crime Justice

2023-04-27

Growing evidence of secret Chinese overseas police stations sparks fears worldwide

Recent arrests in New York have spurred other governments and citizens to take a closer look at known or potential Chinese 'overseas service stations' in their jurisdictions.

Crime Justice

2023-02-24

Evidence of collusion mounts with al-Qaeda leader's presence in Iran

A key factor behind al-Qaeda's silence surrounding the identity of its new leader is the continued presence of Saif al-Adel in largely Shia Iran, UN member states say.

Crime Justice

2022-09-13

UN expert decries 'systematic' attacks on Shia minority in Afghanistan

'Afghans are trapped in a human rights crisis,' said Richard Bennett, the special rapporteur on the rights situation in Afghanistan.

Crime Justice

2022-05-13

ISIS child recruitment network enablers slapped with US sanctions

The sanctions aim to 'expose and disrupt' an international network that financed ISIS recruitment, including of children in Syria.

Crime Justice

2022-04-27

Mass grave in Ukraine revives Afghans' memories of Soviet invasion

Having endured war for more than 40 years, Afghans relate to the pain and grief Ukrainians are enduing in light of the Russian invasion.

Crime Justice

2022-04-05

Retreating Russian forces in Ukraine leave behind mass graves, bodies in the streets

The scale of the killings is still being pieced together, but officials say over 400 bodies have been recovered so far. Russian troops initially refused to allow residents to bury the dead in Bucha.