July 2016
Occupation of Police Station in Yerevan Ends with Surrender of Armed Men After Two Weeks
After two weeks of occupation and hostage-taking at a police station in Yerevan, armed opposition members surrendered to security forces, leading to the arrest of…
Erdogan Orders Changes in Turkey's Military Structure
Turkish President Erdogan has announced significant changes to the military structure, placing the army, navy, and air force directly under the Ministry of Defense and…
The Number of Injured in Yerevan Clashes Rises to 75
Clashes in Yerevan between police and demonstrators have resulted in 75 injuries and the death of a police officer due to sniper fire. The violence…
Iran's Army Files Complaint Against Hassan Abbasi Over His Remarks About the Military
The Iranian Army has filed a complaint against Hassan Abbasi for his critical remarks about the military, which he described as 'silent.' This incident highlights…
Mortazavi: Palizdar is Spreading Ridiculous Lies
Saeed Mortazavi, former Tehran prosecutor, dismissed Abbas Palizdar's claims of being threatened with execution as ridiculous lies. Palizdar, who previously exposed corruption among high-ranking clerics,…
Shopping Center Evacuated in Bremen; German Police Arrest Algerian Asylum Seeker
A 19-year-old Algerian asylum seeker was arrested in Bremen after escaping a psychiatric facility and making threats. The incident follows a series of violent attacks…
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…
Deadly Attacks in Western Europe Since 2014
The article details a series of deadly attacks in Western Europe since 2014, many of which have been attributed to ISIS or individuals with mental…
Turkish Prime Minister: America's Approach to the Gulen Issue Broke Our Hearts
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim criticized the U.S. for not extraditing Fethullah Gulen, claiming it has damaged U.S.-Turkey relations. He emphasized that evidence of Gulen's…
The identity of one of the attackers at a church in northern France has been announced as 19-year-old Adel Karimi
Adel Karimi, a 19-year-old attacker, has been identified in a church attack in northern France where an 84-year-old priest was killed. He had previously attempted…
Turkish Prime Minister: Constitutional Changes Will Be Made
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim announced an agreement among parliamentary leaders to make minor constitutional changes to address systemic deadlocks. This comes amid growing concerns…
19 Killed in Knife Attack on Disability Care Center in Japan
A knife attack at a disability care center in Japan resulted in at least 19 deaths and numerous injuries. The assailant, a former employee, has…
15 Killed in Attack on Disability Center in Japan
A knife attack at a disability center in Japan resulted in at least 15 deaths and 45 injuries. The assailant, a 26-year-old employee of the…
Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Ansbach Suicide Bombing
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in Ansbach, Germany, carried out by a 27-year-old Syrian refugee who had previously received deportation…
A Syrian Refugee Killed in Self-Detonation in Germany
A 27-year-old Syrian refugee died in a self-detonation near a music festival in Ansbach, Germany, injuring at least 12 others. The individual had a history…
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…
Syrian Refugee Kills One Person with a Machete in Southern Germany
A Syrian refugee was arrested in Germany after killing a pregnant woman with a machete, marking the third violent incident involving refugees in the country…
Palizdar: Mortazavi claimed he has taken copies of all his documents out of the country
Abbas Palizdar claims that Saeed Mortazavi, a former Tehran prosecutor, stated in court that he has taken copies of all his documents out of Iran.…
Turkish Prime Minister: Presidential Guard to Be Dissolved
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim announced the dissolution of the Presidential Guard following a failed coup attempt, citing its involvement in the coup. The government…
Shooting at a shopping center in Munich, Germany; at least 10 people killed
A shooting at a Munich shopping center resulted in at least 10 deaths and multiple injuries. The attacker reportedly shot himself, and police are searching…
Hundreds of Refugees on Hunger Strike While Crossing from Serbia to Hungary
Hundreds of refugees from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran are on a hunger strike in Serbia, demanding passage into Hungary. This situation arises after Hungary has…
The Day After the Coup; 'Coup within a Coup'?
A failed coup in Turkey led to a massive crackdown, resulting in the arrest or dismissal of around 50,000 individuals, including teachers and judges. President…
European Union: Turkey Must Respect the Rule of Law and Fundamental Freedoms
The European Union has expressed concern over Turkey's declaration of a state of emergency following a failed coup attempt, urging respect for the rule of…
Paris Prosecutor: Five Suspects Linked to Nice Attacker
The Paris prosecutor has revealed that five individuals are suspected of aiding Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel, the attacker who drove a truck into a crowd in…
Erdogan: The Structure of Turkey's Armed Forces Will Be Reconstructed
President Erdogan announced plans to restructure Turkey's military following a failed coup attempt. He highlighted the need for vigilance against potential future coups and acknowledged…
Arrest of 10 Individuals in Brazil on Suspicion of Planning Attack on Olympic Games
Brazil has arrested 10 individuals suspected of planning terrorist attacks during the upcoming Olympic Games, with links to ISIS. This raises significant security concerns as…
Clashes in Yerevan Leave 51 Injured
Clashes in Yerevan over a hostage situation have resulted in at least 51 injuries, including police. Armed individuals are demanding the release of an opposition…
Germany to Turkey: Limit the State of Emergency
Germany's Foreign Minister has called on Turkey to limit its state of emergency following a failed coup attempt, emphasizing the need for adherence to the…
Governor of Khash Reports Arrest of a 10-Person Team for Sabotage at Two Important Security Centers
The governor of Khash announced the arrest of a 10-member sabotage team allegedly planning a terrorist operation against military and security centers. The arrests were…
99 Generals and Admirals of the Turkish Army Officially Accused of 'Attempting a Coup'
Ninety-nine Turkish generals were accused of attempting a coup, leading to widespread suspensions of judges, teachers, and police, totaling over 60,000. The Turkish government claims…
Turkey Bans University Professors from Traveling Abroad
The Turkish government has banned university professors from traveling abroad and ordered those already abroad to return, as part of a broader crackdown following a…
WikiLeaks Publishes About 300,000 Emails from Members of Turkey's Ruling Party
WikiLeaks has released approximately 300,000 emails from Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party, leading to the Turkish government blocking the site. This disclosure is seen…
UN Human Rights Commissioner Criticizes Repression in Turkey
UN Human Rights Commissioner Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein criticized Turkey's crackdown on judges and warned against reinstating the death penalty following a failed coup. International…
Axe Attack on Train Passengers in Germany; Police Kill Attacker
A 17-year-old Afghan refugee attacked train passengers in Würzburg, Germany, injuring several before being shot dead by police. The motives behind the attack remain unclear,…
Who is Fethullah Gülen?
The article discusses Fethullah Gülen, a cleric living in exile in the U.S., who has been accused by Turkish President Erdoğan of orchestrating a failed…
Turkish Media: Former Air Force Commander Denies Involvement in Coup
Former Turkish Air Force Commander Akin Ozturk denied involvement in the recent failed coup, claiming he tried to prevent it. This denial comes amid significant…
Ministry of Interior: No Individual or Official Has Entered Iran from Turkey After Recent Events
Iran's Deputy Security Minister stated that the recent coup attempt in Turkey did not pose a security threat to Iran, and no officials have crossed…
Three Police Officers Killed in Louisiana; Shooter's Identity Revealed
Gavin Long, a former U.S. Marine, killed three police officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on his birthday. The attack has intensified ongoing protests against police…
Seven Arrested in Connection with Nice Massacre
Seven individuals have been arrested in connection with the Nice attack that killed 84 people, including the attacker Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel, who had expressed interest…
What Will Happen to the Eight Turkish Soldiers Seeking Asylum in Greece?
Eight Turkish soldiers fled to Greece seeking asylum after the failed coup in Turkey. The Turkish government demands their extradition despite the lack of a…
France Warns Erdogan About Purge Following Coup Attempt
France's Foreign Minister has warned Turkey's President Erdogan against using the recent coup attempt as a pretext for suppressing dissent, raising concerns about Turkey's credibility…
Continued Arrests of Generals and Prosecutors in Turkey
Turkey has arrested approximately six thousand individuals, including military generals and prosecutors, in connection with a failed coup attempt that resulted in over 260 deaths.…
A Coup Attempt Fails in Less Than 24 Hours
A coup attempt in Turkey was thwarted within 24 hours, with government supporters taking to the streets and military personnel being arrested. Erdogan condemned the…
Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Deadly Nice Attack
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the deadly truck attack in Nice, France, which killed 84 people. The attacker, identified as a 31-year-old French-Tunisian,…
Latest Developments Related to the Failed Coup in Turkey
A failed coup attempt in Turkey led to the detention of over 2,800 military personnel and more than 2,700 judicial officials. President Erdogan claims the…
The Responsible for the Peshawar School Massacre Killed in US Drone Strike
The Pakistani army confirmed that Khalifa Umar Mansoor, responsible for the 2014 Peshawar school massacre, was killed in a US drone strike in Afghanistan. This…
Two Years Imprisonment for Iranian-German Citizen on Charges of 'War Crimes'
Arya Lajevardi, a 21-year-old Iranian-German, has been sentenced to two years in prison in Germany for war crimes related to his involvement with ISIS in…
Iran's Minister of Intelligence Reports Arrest of Several Members of 'Terrorist Groups Linked to ISIS'
Iran's Minister of Intelligence announced the arrest of several individuals linked to ISIS who planned attacks during significant religious observances. This highlights ongoing security concerns…
The Impact of the Nuclear Agreement on Human Rights and Civil Society
Nasrin Sotoudeh discusses the impact of the nuclear agreement on human rights and civil society in Iran, noting that while the situation has not worsened,…
Dallas Sniper Intended to Carry Out 'Wider Attacks'
The Dallas sniper, Micah Johnson, had plans for broader attacks prior to the recent protests against police violence. He was found with bomb-making materials and…
Protests Against Police Shooting of Black Americans Continue in the U.S.
Protests against police shootings of Black Americans have persisted across multiple U.S. cities, largely remaining non-violent despite recent violent incidents in Dallas. The protests are…
The Cost of 'No!'
The article discusses the significant personal costs associated with dissent in Iran, highlighting the case of Narges Mohammadi, a human rights activist imprisoned for her…
Identification and Trial of Several Hezbollah Members for Attacking Israelis in Bulgaria
The Bulgarian government is prosecuting several Hezbollah members for a 2012 bombing that killed Israeli tourists, with the identification of suspects being confirmed by the…
Dozens Killed in ISIS Attacks on a Sacred Shiite Site in Iraq
A series of attacks by ISIS militants on a Shiite shrine in Balad, Iraq, has resulted in at least 35 deaths and numerous injuries, occurring…
Iraqi Anger Over Security Failures; Death Toll from Baghdad Attacks Rises to 213
Iraqi citizens are expressing outrage over the government's failure to secure the city following a devastating suicide bombing that killed at least 213 people. Prime…
Iranian Hulk: My Photo Was Placed Next to the ISIS Executioner
Sajad Gharibi, known as the 'Iranian Hulk,' has gained popularity on Instagram but faces controversy as his image was misused alongside an ISIS executioner. He…