May 2016
Mohammad Reza Hadadi on the Brink of Execution
Mohammad Reza Hadadi, a 28-year-old on death row, is facing imminent execution despite being arrested at 15 for a crime he claims he was coerced…
Saudi Man Shoots Doctor Assisting His Wife in Labor
A Saudi man shot a Jordanian doctor who assisted his wife during childbirth, severely injuring him. The incident highlights the extreme gender segregation laws in…
Shima Babaei, Civil Activist in Iran, Arrested
Shima Babaei, a 22-year-old civil activist and architecture student, was arrested by security forces in Tehran. Her family has been affected by the raid, with…
Omid Kokabi Granted Medical Leave on 500 Million Toman Bail
Omid Kokabi, a physicist imprisoned in Iran, has been granted a two-week medical leave on bail due to advanced kidney cancer, which resulted in the…
Dangers of Addiction Rehabilitation Camps in Iran
The head of the Iranian AIDS Research Center criticized the outdated and ineffective addiction rehabilitation camps in Iran, advocating for outpatient treatment and harm reduction…
Azerbaijan Supreme Court Orders Release of Khadija Ismayilova
The Supreme Court of Azerbaijan has ordered the release of journalist Khadija Ismayilova, who was previously sentenced to prison on charges including embezzlement. Her release…
Tabarzadi's Hunger Strike and Concerns Over Kaboudvand's Condition
Mohammad Sadiq Kaboudvand is on a hunger strike for two weeks, raising concerns about his health, while Heshmatollah Tabarzadi has also begun a hunger strike…
Who is the man nominated for the Prime Ministership of Turkey?
Binali Yıldırım has been nominated as the Prime Minister candidate by Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party, succeeding Ahmet Davutoğlu. Yıldırım has a long history…
AMIA Investigator Judge 'May Have Been Forced to Commit Suicide'
Argentine officials have suggested that Alberto Nisman, the judge investigating the AMIA bombing, may have been forced to commit suicide, raising new questions about his…
Investigation of Main Suspect in Paris Attacks Begins
Investigations into Salah Abdeslam, the main suspect in the Paris attacks, have begun, raising questions about the significance of his potential cooperation. Abdeslam, who was…
Belgian Police Found a 'Will' from Key Suspect of Paris Attacks
Belgian police discovered a letter from Mohamed Abrini, a key suspect in the Paris and Brussels attacks, expressing his desire for martyrdom after his brother's…
A Military Court in Lebanon Sentences 106 People to Death
A military court in Lebanon has sentenced 106 individuals to death for their roles in a 2014 conflict between the Lebanese army and Islamist groups,…
Tabarzadi's Arrest Occurred as a Kidnapping from the Street
Hashmatollah Tabarzadi, a prominent political figure in Iran, was arrested in what his family describes as a street kidnapping. The reasons for his arrest remain…
Amnesty International: The Return of Omid Kokabi to Prison Puts His Life at Risk
Amnesty International has raised concerns about the health risks faced by physicist Omid Kokabi, who is in prison and requires urgent medical care after losing…
Hashmatollah Tabarzadi, Secretary General of the Democratic Front of Iran, Arrested
Hashmatollah Tabarzadi, the Secretary General of the Democratic Front of Iran, has been arrested and transferred to Evin Prison after failing to respond to a…
China's Official Newspaper: The Cultural Revolution Must Never Be Repeated
On the 50th anniversary of the Cultural Revolution, China's official newspaper condemned it as a mistake that should never be repeated, marking a rare acknowledgment…
Arrest of Several Lawyers at a Night Party in Mahmoudabad
Over 15 lawyers were arrested at a night party in Mahmoudabad, Iran, for inappropriate clothing and alcohol consumption. The incident highlights ongoing issues with private…
Iranian Writers Association: The President is Responsible for Book Censorship
The Iranian Writers Association has condemned President Hassan Rouhani for his comments on freedom and security for writers, asserting that he is responsible for ongoing…
Arrest of Two Senior Officials from Tabriz Municipality on Charges of 'Financial Corruption'
Two senior officials from the Tabriz Municipality were arrested as part of a growing corruption investigation, bringing the total number of detainees to 24. The…
Clashes Between Police and Dilma Rousseff Supporters Outside Brazilian Senate
Clashes erupted between police and supporters of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff outside the Senate as a crucial impeachment vote approaches. If the Senate votes to…
Warning to Athletes and Artists About Participation in 'Vulgar Sessions'
Tehran's prosecutor has issued a warning to athletes and artists about participating in illegal gatherings, stating that their names will be published if charges are…
Misbahi-Moghadam: Ahmadinejad Gave a Report to the Leader Indicating We Have Reached the End of the Line
Gholamreza Misbahi Moghadam revealed that Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reported to Iran's Leader that the country had reached a critical point regarding nuclear negotiations, suggesting the need…
Two Israeli Women Wounded in Jerusalem Stabbing Attack
Two Israeli women were stabbed in a park in Jerusalem by masked assailants, prompting police to initiate a manhunt. This incident is part of a…
One killed in 'Allahu Akbar' attack in East Munich
A knife attack in Grafing, near Munich, resulted in one death and three critical injuries, with the assailant reportedly shouting 'Allahu Akbar'. The attacker, a…
Judiciary Spokesman: The Cause of Oladi's Death Was Drug and Alcohol Use
Mehrdad Oladi, a former Iranian national football player, died at 30 years old due to drug and alcohol use, as confirmed by the judiciary spokesman.…
330 Sharif University Graduates Urge Rouhani to Review the Judicial Process of Omid Kokabi
330 graduates from Sharif University have called on President Rouhani to provide immediate medical care for imprisoned physicist Omid Kokabi and to reassess his judicial…
Re-sending of the Case of Mohammad Ali Taheri to the Supreme Court on Charges of Corruption on Earth
Mohammad Ali Taheri's case has been re-sent to the Supreme Court on charges of corruption on earth after his death sentence was annulled. His sister…
Assad Forces Attack Hama Prison to Suppress Inmate Rebellion
On May 6, Syrian government forces attacked Hama prison to quell a rebellion by inmates, leading to fears of a massacre. Rebel groups threatened retaliation…
Erdogan to the European Union: You go your way and we will go ours
Turkish President Erdogan rejected the EU's demand to change anti-terrorism laws for visa-free travel for Turkish citizens. He emphasized Turkey's independence in policy-making while calling…
Israeli Army Continues Bombardment of Gaza
The Israeli army continues its bombardment of Gaza, responding to attacks on its patrols, resulting in civilian casualties. The situation marks the most serious escalation…
Controversy Over Comparison of Israel to Nazi Germany
General Yair Golan's remarks comparing current Israeli societal trends to pre-Nazi Germany have ignited a significant controversy in Israel during Holocaust memorial ceremonies. While right-wing…
Chief Justice's Recommendation for 'Cultural Care' of Athletes and Artists
Gholamhossein Esmaeili, the Chief Justice of Tehran, emphasized the need for increased cultural protection for athletes and artists, citing their vulnerability to various harms. He…
Human Rights Watch: Provide a Timeline for Closing the Manus Camp
Human Rights Watch is calling on Papua New Guinea to provide a timeline for closing the Manus Island refugee camp following a Supreme Court ruling…
Judiciary News Agency: Seven Famous Actors Arrested at a Night Party
Seven famous actors were arrested at a night party in Tehran for allegedly consuming alcohol, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of artists' private lives in Iran. The…
Legal Action by Detained Refugees in Papua New Guinea for Transfer to Australia
Over 750 refugees in Papua New Guinea are taking legal action to challenge their detention and seek transfer to Australia, citing human rights violations. The…
The Main Perpetrator of the Palestinian Teen's Murder Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
A court in Israel sentenced Yosef Ben David to life imprisonment for the abduction and murder of Palestinian teenager Muhammad Abu Khdeir, which occurred in…
Atna Farghadani, Cartoonist, Released from Prison
Atna Farghadani, an Iranian cartoonist and children's rights activist, was released from prison after her sentence was reduced from 12 years to 18 months. Her…
The Right-Wing Party 'AfD' Calls for Ban on Minarets and Burqas in Germany
The AfD party in Germany has called for a ban on minarets and burqas, claiming Islam is incompatible with the German constitution. This has sparked…
Naghdi: Teachers' Problems Should Not Be Raised in Society
Mohammad Reza Naghdi, head of the Basij Organization, stated that teachers' issues should not be trivialized to material concerns and should not be discussed publicly.…