November 2016
End the Persecution of Christian Converts in Iran
The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran and other organizations have called for an end to the persecution of Christian converts in Iran, highlighting…
Erdogan's Warning: I Will Open Turkey's Borders for Refugees Heading to Europe
President Erdogan threatened to open Turkey's borders to refugees heading to Europe following the European Parliament's vote to suspend Turkey's EU membership negotiations. This escalation…
Fire in Haifa, Israel Controlled; 12 Arrested on Arson Charges
A significant wildfire in Haifa, Israel, has been controlled, but other areas continue to burn, displacing around 60,000 people. Twelve individuals have been arrested on…
40 Days of Uncertainty for Mohammad Ali Taheri
Mohammad Ali Taheri, a political prisoner and founder of 'Erfan Halqeh', has been without news for 40 days. His supporters continue to demand his release…
Protests and Violence in Refugee Camps in Greece and Bulgaria
Protests erupted in refugee camps in Greece and Bulgaria following the death of a woman and child in Greece due to a gas explosion. The…
Keyvan Karimi, Iranian Documentarian, Transferred to Evin Prison to Serve Sentence
Keyvan Karimi, an Iranian documentarian, has been transferred to Evin Prison to serve a one-year sentence and receive 223 lashes for charges related to a…
Leaders of Two European Parliament Factions Call for Suspension of Turkey's Membership Negotiations
Leaders of two factions in the European Parliament have called for the suspension of Turkey's EU membership negotiations due to human rights abuses following a…
US Warns Citizens About Potential Terrorist Attacks in Europe
The US State Department has issued a warning to its citizens in Europe about potential terrorist attacks, particularly during the holiday season, following a thwarted…
Abdolfattah Soltani's Leave Request Rejected Again
Abdolfattah Soltani, a prominent Iranian lawyer and human rights advocate, has had his request for leave denied once again, despite only receiving leave twice in…
Referral of Nearly Ten Thousand Domestic Violence Cases to Forensic Medicine in Tehran in Six Months
In the first half of 2016, Tehran's forensic medicine received 9,499 domestic violence cases and 224 child abuse cases. The statistics reveal a concerning trend…
The Prosecutor of Amol Reports the Discovery of a Baby Trafficking Network in the City
The prosecutor of Amol has uncovered a baby trafficking network, leading to the arrest of six individuals, including a government official. The network engaged in…
Motahari: The Leader's Opinion is to Continue House Arrest, Other Officials Do Not Intervene
Ali Motahari, Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, stated that the continuation of house arrest for opposition leaders is based on the Supreme Leader's opinion,…
President of the European Commission: Turkey is drifting further away from Europe every day
Jean-Claude Juncker criticized Turkey's increasing distance from Europe due to political purges and media crackdowns, urging President Erdoğan to clarify Turkey's EU membership intentions. The…
US Elections; Final State Campaigns in a Tight Race
Donald Trump has ramped up his campaign travels in the final days of the US presidential election as polls show a tight race against Hillary…
Explosion in Diyarbakir, Turkey Leaves at Least Eight Dead
A significant explosion in Diyarbakir, Turkey, has resulted in eight deaths and one hundred injuries, with local officials attributing responsibility to the PKK. This incident…
German Police Arrest Seven Afghan Refugees on Charges of Raping an Iranian Teenager
German police arrested seven Afghan refugees for allegedly raping a 17-year-old Iranian girl and filming the assault. This incident highlights the challenges and tensions within…
Issuance of Death Certificate for 'Swedish Schindler'
Sweden has officially issued a death certificate for Raoul Gustav Wallenberg, a hero of World War II known for saving thousands of Hungarian Jews. Wallenberg…