May 2015
‘Cumhuriyet’ Publishes Documents of Arms Shipment from Turkey to Syrian Militants
The Turkish newspaper Cumhuriyet published documents revealing arms shipments from Turkey to Syrian militants, leading to an investigation against its editor, Can Dündar. The revelations…
Hyundai, FIFA Sponsor, 'Deeply Concerned' About Corruption Case
Hyundai, a major sponsor of FIFA, has expressed serious concern over recent corruption arrests within the organization. Seven senior FIFA officials were arrested in Switzerland…
Mehdi Karroubi's Eye Surgery Conducted by Health Minister of Rouhani's Government
Mehdi Karroubi underwent eye surgery for cataracts conducted by Health Minister Hassan Ghazizadeh Hashemi. His son reported that his condition is satisfactory, while concerns about…
Zahra Rahnavard Transferred to Hospital for Eye Surgery
Zahra Rahnavard, wife of Mir Hossein Mousavi, was transferred to a hospital for eye surgery, with concerns raised about the lack of communication with her…
Seven Senior FIFA Officials Arrested on Corruption Charges
Seven senior FIFA officials have been arrested on corruption charges, prompting questions about the integrity of the organization. The FIFA president is committed to eradicating…
Dozens Killed in One of the Most Intense Clashes Against Cartels in Mexico
Mexican government forces engaged in a violent clash with drug cartel members, resulting in 42 suspects killed and one police officer dead. This incident marks…
Amnesty International Criticizes Qatar's World Cup Preparations Again
Amnesty International has once again criticized Qatar for failing to improve labor conditions for workers preparing for the 2022 World Cup, citing hundreds of deaths…
Canada Arrests 10 Young People on Suspicion of Attempting to Join ISIS
Canadian police arrested 10 young individuals at Montreal airport on suspicion of trying to join ISIS. The arrests reflect ongoing concerns about radicalization and the…
Eleven Police Officers Sentenced to Imprisonment in Connection with the Murder of Farkhunda
In Afghanistan, eleven police officers were sentenced to one year in prison for failing to prevent the murder of Farkhunda, a woman falsely accused of…
Head of Criminal Investigation Police: There is a possibility of solving the acid attack case in Isfahan
The head of the Criminal Investigation Police in Iran announced the possibility of solving the long-standing case of acid attacks in Isfahan, citing several suspects.…
Keyvan Samimi: I Have New Responsibilities
Keyvan Samimi, a prominent political activist and journalist, was released from prison after serving six years for charges related to undermining national security. He expressed…
Narges Mohammadi Warns She Will Go on Hunger Strike
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist in Iran, has threatened to go on a hunger strike if her essential medications are not provided in…
Keyvan Samimi Released; Ahmad Zeidabadi's Sentence Ends
Keyvan Samimi, a prominent journalist and political activist, has been released after six years in prison following the 2009 presidential election in Iran. His release…
Daily Reports of 40 Cases of Child Abuse in Iran
The head of Iran's social emergency center reported that 40 cases of child abuse are reported daily, with a significant number of calls related to…
Malaysia Returns Boat with Hundreds of Refugees
Malaysia has returned a boat carrying over 500 refugees, primarily Rohingya Muslims, after providing them with supplies. The Malaysian government emphasizes its inability to accept…
South Korea: North Korean Defense Minister Executed by Anti-Aircraft Fire
The South Korean news agency reported that North Korea's Minister of the Armed Forces, Hyun Yong-chol, was executed for treason by anti-aircraft fire, witnessed by…
Al Jazeera Journalist Files $100 Million Lawsuit Against the Network
Mohamed Fahmy, an Al Jazeera journalist, has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the network in Canada, claiming negligence led to his arrest and imprisonment…
Murder of Third Secular Blogger in Bangladesh by Stabbing
Ananta Bijoy Das, a secular blogger in Bangladesh, was murdered by masked attackers in a targeted killing linked to his writings criticizing religion. This incident…
Former CIA Officer Sentenced to Prison for Leaking Information About Iran
Jeffrey Sterling, a former CIA officer, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for leaking classified information about a covert program related…
Opposition Politician in Moscow: 220 Russian Soldiers Killed in Ukraine War
Boris Nemtsov, a prominent critic of Putin, was assassinated shortly after seeking help to complete a report on Russian military involvement in Ukraine, which claims…
Response to Unrest in Mahabad: Suspect in Mysterious Death of Young Girl Arrested
Unrest erupted in Mahabad following the mysterious death of a young hotel employee, Parinaz Khosravani, who allegedly jumped to her death to escape a security…
Four Arrested in Germany on Charges of Conspiracy to Attack Muslims
Four individuals were arrested in Germany for allegedly forming a right-wing extremist group targeting Muslims and refugees. The group, named 'Traditional Society,' aimed to attack…
Death Sentences Issued for Four Men in the Case of Farakhondeh, Afghan Woman
A Kabul court sentenced four men to death for the public murder of Farakhondeh, an Afghan woman falsely accused of burning the Quran. The case…
Shirin Ebadi's Letter to Ahmed Shaheed Regarding 'Case Fabrication Against Narges Mohammadi'
Shirin Ebadi has called on UN Rapporteur Ahmed Shaheed to intervene for the release of Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist arrested in Tehran.…
Mohammad Taghi Karroubi: The Ministry of Intelligence is Irresponsible Regarding House Arrest
Fatemeh Karroubi criticized the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence for its irresponsible handling of the house arrest of electoral candidates, particularly her husband Mehdi Karroubi. She…
The 2015 PEN America Award Granted to Sattar Beheshti
PEN America has awarded its 2015 prize to the late Iranian blogger Sattar Beheshti, honoring his courage against censorship and repression. The award ceremony took…
Sale of Dog and Wolf Skins as Leopard and Tiger Skins in Tehran
Two vendors in Tehran were arrested for selling dog and wolf skins as leopard and tiger skins. The incident highlights issues of wildlife protection and…
Baltimore Prosecutor: Freddie Gray Killed While in Police Custody
Freddie Gray, a young Black man, was declared killed while in police custody in Baltimore, leading to arrest warrants for six officers. His death has…