Sanandaj
سنندج
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View Timeline →Central Insurance Chief: Compensation for the Fuel Tanker Explosion in Sanandaj Will Be Paid in the Shortest Time
A fuel tanker explosion occurred at the entrance of Sanandaj, and the head of the Central Insurance announced that compensation will be processed quickly, within…
Sanandaj Book Fair; An Opportunity for a Renewed Connection with Books
The Sanandaj Book Fair has resumed after a two-year break, featuring around 300 publishers and offering nearly 20,000 book titles. This event is significant for…
Friday Prayer Leader of Sanandaj: The Security of Nations Has Become a Victim of the Greed of Great Powers
The Friday Prayer Leader of Sanandaj condemned the global security situation, attributing threats to the actions of powerful nations that profess to uphold human rights.…
11 Killed in Fuel Tanker Explosion on Iranian Highway
A fuel tanker explosion in western Iran resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people and injuries to seven others. The incident occurred on…
Fuel tanker explosion in western Iran results in 10 deaths and several injuries
A fuel tanker explosion on the Hamedan-Sanandaj highway in western Iran has resulted in at least 10 fatalities and injured six others. The incident highlights…
Kaveh Rofousheh Executed in Sanandaj Amid Protests
Kaveh Rofousheh was executed in Sanandaj despite protests from civil society activists who gathered outside the prison to try to halt the execution. This incident…
Iran and Pakistan Focus on Enhancing Direct Trade Relations
Pakistan's Ambassador to Iran, Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, and Mahmoud Najafi Arab from the Tehran Chamber of Commerce met to discuss enhancing direct trade and increasing…
Sanandaj Church: A Symbol of Religious Coexistence and Kurdish Heritage
The Sanandaj Church, located in the historic quarter of Sanandaj, Kordestan province, symbolizes religious coexistence and cultural diversity in Iran. It highlights the rich architectural…
Kurdish Man Executed After 20 Years on Death Row for Accidental Death
Shouresh Sattarzadeh, a Kurdish man, was executed in Sanandaj Central Prison after spending 20 years on death row for an accidental death he caused at…
Kurdish Man Mohammad Ahmadi Executed for Murder in Sanandaj
Mohammad Ahmadi, a Kurdish man sentenced to death for murder, was executed in Sanandaj Central Prison. His execution highlights ongoing issues related to capital punishment…
Kurdish Man Aram Zarei Executed for Murder in Sanandaj
Aram Zarei, a Kurdish man sentenced to death for murder, was executed in Sanandaj Central Prison. His execution highlights ongoing issues related to capital punishment…
Kurdish Man Farhang Sheikhleh Executed for Murder in Sanandaj
Farhang Sheikhleh, a Kurdish man sentenced to death for murder, was executed in Sanandaj Central Prison. His execution highlights ongoing human rights issues in Iran,…
Sanandaj Under Fire; Widespread Destruction of Military and Security Bases in US and Israeli Attacks
Sanandaj has experienced severe attacks on military and civilian sites, resulting in significant damage, particularly to historical areas. The US and Israel are identified as…
One Injured in Explosion in Mazzeh Area of Damascus
An explosion in the Mazzeh area of Damascus resulted in one woman being injured after a rocket struck a house. The source of the rocket…
Following the Call of Seven Kurdish Parties in Iran: Strike Begins in Sanandaj, Ilam, and Other Cities
A general strike has begun in several cities in Iran's Kurdish regions, including Sanandaj and Ilam, in response to a call from seven Kurdish parties.…
International Women's Day Ceremony Held in Sanandaj Despite Government Security Pressures
A ceremony for International Women's Day was held in Sanandaj, Iran, by various women's rights organizations despite government threats. The event highlighted the oppressive laws…
Increased Security and Judicial Pressure on Civil Activists Ahead of International Women's Day
As International Women's Day approaches, the Iranian government has intensified security and judicial pressures on women activists, including arrests and summonses. Notable activists like Hasti…
Arrest of a Senior Security Official of Assad's Regime in Latakia
Atef Najib, a senior security official and relative of Bashar al-Assad, has been arrested in Latakia for his role in the 2011 crackdown on protests…
Hunger Strike of Political Prisoner Varisheh Moradi in Protest Against Uncertainty of Her Case
Varisheh Moradi, a political prisoner in Iran, has initiated a hunger strike to protest her indefinite detention and the increasing number of death sentences in…
Appeals Court Sentences Zhina Modarres Gorji to Two Years and Four Months in Prison
Zhina Modarres Gorji, a journalist and women's rights activist, has been sentenced to two years and four months in prison by the Kurdistan Province Appeals…