Tehran (IP)- Iran's judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raeisi condemned the attack on Imam Hussein’s mourners in Nigeria on Ashura day, calling it contrary to freedom of religion.

Iran Press/Iran News: Iran's judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi, on Monday, criticized the silence of human rights groups over the crime, saying, "The more Imam Hossein lovers are oppressed, the more important Ashura becomes."

Raeisi added, "It is questionable that some people are being harassed just because of their love and devotion to Imam Hussein (AS)." 

The Nigerian military recently attacked Imam Hussein mourners, killing three people and wounding dozens of others.

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