July 2016
American General Denies Any Involvement in Turkey's Failed Coup
General Joseph Votel denied allegations of U.S. involvement in Turkey's failed coup, emphasizing Turkey's importance as a partner in the region. President Erdoğan criticized Western…
Syria and Russia's Plan to Open 'Safe Routes' for Civilians and Militants to Exit Aleppo
Russia and Syria have initiated a humanitarian operation in Aleppo, establishing safe routes for civilians and surrendering militants. This comes amid a critical humanitarian crisis,…
Turkish Officials Dismiss Hundreds of Military Personnel and Shut Down Over 130 Media Outlets
Turkish authorities have dismissed over 2,400 military personnel and shut down more than 130 media outlets in a crackdown following a failed coup attempt. This…
Turkey; Government Supporters and Opponents Join Forces in a March Against the Coup
On July 24, tens of thousands of Turkish citizens marched in Istanbul against a failed coup attempt, uniting both government supporters and opponents. The event…
Amnesty International Report on 'Abuse and Torture' of Detainees Related to Turkey's Coup
Amnesty International reported credible evidence of abuse and torture of detainees following Turkey's failed coup, highlighting severe human rights violations. Turkish authorities have denied these…
Death of Dozens of Civilians in Possible Coalition Attack on ISIS-Controlled Village in Syria
A U.S.-led coalition airstrike in northern Syria reportedly killed at least 56 civilians, including children, during ongoing conflicts with ISIS. The Syrian Democratic Forces are…
Amnesty International: Iranian Officials Are Playing with the Health of Political Prisoners
Amnesty International's report accuses Iranian officials of deliberately denying medical care to political prisoners, risking their health and lives. The report highlights specific cases of…
Flood of Twitter Messages Supporting the Freedom of Narges Mohammadi
Narges Mohammadi, a human rights activist in Iran, has been on a hunger strike for 15 days due to restrictions on contacting her children. A…
Amnesty International Warns of Continued Hunger Strike by Narges Mohammadi
Amnesty International has raised alarms over Narges Mohammadi's hunger strike, protesting her inability to contact her children due to Iranian authorities' restrictions. Mohammadi, who suffers…