December 2016
Pouran Farrokhzad, Writer and Researcher, Passes Away
Pouran Farrokhzad, a notable Iranian writer and researcher, has died at the age of 89 due to cardiac arrest. She was the sister of famous…
First Trial Session of Defendants in Turkey's Failed Coup in Istanbul
The trial of 29 police officers accused of involvement in Turkey's failed coup on July 15 begins in Istanbul, marking a significant judicial process in…
Mehdi Karroubi Resigns from the Secretary-Generalship of the National Trust Party
Mehdi Karroubi has resigned as Secretary-General of the National Trust Party while under house arrest, urging party members to accept his resignation for the greater…
Campaign 'Prisoner Rights' for Access to Proper Nutrition, Health, and Medical Facilities
The 'Prisoner Rights' campaign has been launched in Iran to advocate for the rights of prisoners, initiated by Atena Daemi. The campaign emphasizes that all…
UN General Assembly Passes Resolution Criticizing Human Rights Situation in Iran
The UN General Assembly passed a resolution criticizing Iran's human rights record, supported by 85 countries. This resolution addresses issues like executions, journalist detentions, and…
Release of All Passengers and Arrest of Hijackers of Libyan Flight
All passengers of a hijacked Libyan flight have been released, and the hijackers have been arrested. The incident involved 118 passengers and was linked to…
German Police Arrest Two Suspects Planning Attack on Major Shopping Center
German police arrested two brothers from Kosovo suspected of planning an attack on a major shopping center, just days after a deadly truck attack in…
Foiling of Potential Terrorist Operation in Melbourne; Five Arrested
Australian police have thwarted a planned terrorist attack in Melbourne, arresting six to seven individuals, five of whom remain in custody. The suspects, aged between…
Turkish Foreign Minister Blames Gulen for Russian Ambassador's Assassination in Call with John Kerry
The Turkish Foreign Minister has accused Fethullah Gulen of being responsible for the assassination of the Russian ambassador in Ankara during a call with John…
Investigation into the Connection Between Gulen Network and Assailant of Karlov; Gulen Condemns the Assassination of the Russian Ambassador
The assassination of the Russian ambassador in Ankara has led to investigations suggesting a connection to the Gulen network, which Fethullah Gulen has condemned as…
Truck Attack at Christmas Market in Berlin Leaves at Least 12 Dead
A truck attack at a Christmas market in Berlin has resulted in at least 12 fatalities and numerous injuries, with the police treating it as…
The Detainees in Pasargad Had No Lawyer and Their Sentences Were Announced Verbally
74 detainees commemorating Cyrus in Pasargad were sentenced to prison without legal representation, and their sentences were announced verbally. The Iranian judiciary has not officially…
Explosion in Kayseri, Turkey Leaves 13 Dead and 55 Injured
A bomb explosion in Kayseri, Turkey, killed 13 soldiers and injured 55 others, with potential links to previous attacks in Istanbul claimed by the PKK.…
Experience 'In the Interrogation Room'
The article discusses the experiences of a journalist who underwent interrogations in Iranian prisons, detailing the psychological and physical pressures faced during these processes. It…
Kenya Expels Two Iranians Accused of 'Terrorism'
A Kenyan court has expelled two Iranian citizens, Nasrollah Ebrahimi and Abdolhossein Safaei, who were arrested on charges of attempting to film the Israeli embassy…
Iran's Judiciary Claims to Have 'Dismantled' a 'Tattoo Gang'
Iran's judiciary has dismantled a gang involved in tattooing symbols deemed immoral and has arrested its members. This crackdown follows increased scrutiny of social media…
Over 200 Arrested in Turkey Following Istanbul Bombings
The Turkish government has arrested over 200 individuals, including officials from pro-Kurdish parties, following deadly bombings in Istanbul claimed by a Kurdish militant group. This…
Arrest of 33 Members of a Network Smuggling Iranian Migrants to Britain
A total of 33 members of a human trafficking network smuggling Iranian migrants to Britain were arrested in the UK and Greece. The operation revealed…
Sisi: The Coptic Church Explosion Was Terrorist and Suicide Attack
A suicide bombing at the Coptic Cathedral in Cairo resulted in 24 deaths and 49 injuries, with the perpetrator identified as a 22-year-old. President Sisi…
Kurdistan Freedom Hawks Claims Responsibility for Istanbul Attacks
The Kurdistan Freedom Hawks claimed responsibility for deadly explosions in Istanbul that killed 38 people, targeting police forces after a football match. Turkey has declared…
Ali Shariati's Condition in Evin Prison is 'Critical'
Ali Shariati, a reformist prisoner in Iran, is in critical condition after a 20-day hunger strike protesting charges against him for participating in a demonstration…
Arrest of Peyman Aref, Political Activist, by Turkish Security Forces
Peyman Aref, a political activist and refugee in Turkey, was arrested by Turkish security forces, reportedly due to his disclosures about a meeting concerning Iranian…
Iranian Arrested in Kenya: Israel Has Fabricated a Case Against Us
Two Iranian nationals, Nasrollah Ebrahimi and Abdolhossein Safaei, were arrested in Kenya for filming around the Israeli embassy. They claim Israel fabricated a case against…
Ongoing Controversies Surrounding the Series 'Shahrzad'
The arrest of Mohammad Imami, a producer of the popular series 'Shahrzad', linked to a financial corruption case, has sparked controversy over the series' production…
Cyber Police: Theft from 90 Jewelry Stores in Tehran via Computer Malware
The Cyber Police in Tehran reported that 90 jewelry stores were hacked using keylogger malware, leading to significant financial theft. The suspects have been arrested…
Window: Criticism of the Persecution of Christian Converts and Sentencing of Ahmad Montazeri to Prison
Nineteen human rights organizations have condemned the Iranian government's persecution of Christian converts, highlighting a significant increase in repression over the summer. Ahmad Montazeri has…
A Court in Nigeria Orders the Release of Imprisoned Shiite Leader
A Nigerian federal court has ordered the release of Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, after more than a year of…
How I Joined ISIS
Walid Ismail, a 20-year-old former bakery worker, surrendered to Kurdish forces after being captured by ISIS. He describes how the Islamic State recruited fighters through…
Arrest of Iranian Embassy Vehicle Occupants in Kenya Following 'Filming of Israeli Embassy'
Two Iranians were arrested in Kenya for filming the Israeli embassy, facing terrorism charges. They were reportedly visiting others who were previously convicted. This incident…
Continued Growth of Underground Churches in Iran
The growth of underground churches in Iran continues despite government repression, with hundreds converting to Christianity. This trend is largely driven by disillusioned youth seeking…