January 2016
Waiting for the Birthday Celebration at the Gallows
The article discusses the grim reality faced by minors in Iran who are sentenced to death and must wait in prison until they turn eighteen.…
Coming of Age Under Death Sentences; Juvenile Offenders and the Death Penalty
Amnesty International's report reveals that Iran has executed at least 73 juvenile offenders in the last decade, with many more awaiting death sentences. This practice…
Amnesty International: Dozens of Offenders Under 18 Await Execution in Iran
Amnesty International reports that dozens of juvenile offenders in Iran are awaiting execution, highlighting the country's continued practice of executing minors despite international prohibitions. This…
Saeed Malekpour's Sister Calls for His Release
Maryam Malekpour, sister of imprisoned Iranian-Canadian Saeed Malekpour, hopes for his release after years in prison and has reached out to Canadian PM Justin Trudeau…
Kurdish Peshmerga Accused of 'War Crimes' in Northern Iraq
Amnesty International has accused Kurdish Peshmerga forces of committing war crimes by destroying Arab homes in northern Iraq, citing evidence of coordinated attacks. A senior…
Dark Horizon for Turkey's Government in 2016
Turkey faces significant challenges in 2016 due to ongoing terrorism, social unrest, and economic recession. The government is struggling with attacks from ISIS, protests against…
Execution of Sheikh Nimr: A Declaration of War for Sectarianism
Saudi Arabia executed 47 individuals, including Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr, prompting widespread condemnation and protests in Iran. The incident highlights the hypocrisy of Iranian clerics…
US Expresses Concern Over Consequences of Sheikh Nimr's Execution in Saudi Arabia
The US expressed concern over the execution of Sheikh Nimr, a prominent Shia cleric in Saudi Arabia, warning it could escalate sectarian tensions in the…