August 2016
Two Senior North Korean Officials Executed
Two senior North Korean officials, including Deputy Prime Minister for Education Kim Yong-jin, have reportedly been executed as part of ongoing internal purges under Kim…
Prosecutor of Robat Karim: Sattar Beheshti's Sister Released on Reduced Bail
Sahar Beheshti, sister of the late blogger Sattar Beheshti, was arrested during a memorial ceremony for her brother but was later released on reduced bail.…
Security Forces Arrest the Sister of Sattar Beheshti
Sattar Beheshti's sister was arrested during a ceremony commemorating his birthday, alongside her husband and another participant. Security forces disrupted the event, highlighting ongoing repression…
Ahmad Shaheed's Request to Iran to Halt the Execution of 12 Prisoners
Ahmad Shaheed, the UN Special Rapporteur, has called on Iran to stop the imminent execution of 12 prisoners convicted of drug trafficking, highlighting concerns over…
Minister of Information: We Kiss the Lips of Those Who Criticize
Iran's Minister of Information, Mahmoud Alavi, defended the government's performance while criticizing those who undermine it, claiming they are liars. He stated that the government…
Denial of Arrest of 'One of the Staff Members of the JCPOA Office on Charges of Espionage'
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has denied reports of the arrest of a staff member from the JCPOA office on espionage charges, calling the claims baseless.…
Iraq Executes 36 Individuals Accused of Spiker Massacre
Iraq executed 36 individuals accused of participating in the 2014 Spiker massacre, where ISIS killed 1,700 Iraqi soldiers. This execution took place in Dhi Qar…
Judiciary of Jahrom Announces Execution of 'Attacker of Jahrom Women' in Public
Saeed Beheshti Far, a 24-year-old man, was executed in public for attacking nine women with a knife in Jahrom in 2014. The case has drawn…
The Crackdown on Gulen Supporters Has Gone Astray
The Turkish government announced a mass pardon for 33,000 prisoners, primarily due to the overcrowding of prisons and the ongoing crackdown on supporters of Fethullah…
An International Organization Calls for the Cancellation of the Convictions of Ebrahim Madadi and Davood Razavi
The International Transport Workers' Federation has called on Iran to cancel the prison sentences of Ebrahim Madadi and Davood Razavi, who were convicted for their…
Three Dead and Over 70 Injured in Bomb Explosion in Van, Turkey
A bomb explosion in Van, Turkey, has killed three and injured over 70, with the PKK being blamed for the attack. This incident marks a…
Turkey to Release 38,000 Prisoners Conditionally
Turkey is set to conditionally release 38,000 prisoners to accommodate those detained after a failed coup. The move comes amid a crackdown on dissent, with…
Water Conflict in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Leaves Two Dead
A water dispute between villagers in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province led to two deaths and injuries. The conflict arose over livestock grazing and water rights,…
Kuwait Arrests 10 Iranians on Charges of 'Illegal Entry'
Kuwait has arrested 10 Iranian nationals for allegedly attempting illegal entry into the country, with one individual reportedly injured during the arrest. Iranian officials are…
Imam of a Mosque and Another Man Killed in Shooting Near Mosque in New York
An imam and another man were shot and killed near a mosque in Queens, New York. The police are investigating the incident, which some are…
Brazil Arrests Two Suspects of 'Terrorist Activities' in Rio
Brazilian authorities have arrested two suspects linked to potential terrorist activities during the Rio Olympics, following earlier arrests of 12 individuals suspected of ties to…
Italian Police Released Mehdi Khosravi
Mehdi Khosravi, a political refugee and executive secretary of the National Council of Iran, was arrested in Italy under an international warrant issued by Iran…
Canadian Police Neutralize Suspect in Terrorist Operation
Canadian police shot and neutralized Aaron Driver, a 24-year-old ISIS supporter, who attempted to carry out a suicide attack in Strathroy, Ontario. He had previously…
An Iranian asylum seeker in Denmark who intended to blow himself up was arrested
A 22-year-old Iranian asylum seeker was arrested in Denmark for attempting to blow himself up, reportedly due to a personal crisis rather than a political…
Reza Pahlavi's Letter to the Italian Prime Minister to Prevent the Extradition of a Political Refugee
Prince Reza Pahlavi has written to the Italian Prime Minister urging him to prevent the extradition of political refugee Mehdi Khosravi to Iran, where he…
Erdogan: Gulen Supporters Targeted Turkey-Russia Relations
Turkish President Erdogan accused Gulen supporters of undermining Turkey-Russia relations during a speech in St. Petersburg. He highlighted the negative impact of the downing of…
Families of Two Victims of Benghazi Incident Sue Clinton
Families of Sean Smith and Tyrone Woods, victims of the Benghazi attack, have sued Hillary Clinton, blaming her for their deaths due to her use…
Renewal of Moscow-Ankara Relations Following Erdogan-Putin Meeting in St. Petersburg
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, marking Erdogan's first foreign trip after a failed coup attempt. The…
An Opposition Group Against the Iranian Government: Our Member Arrested in Italy at Tehran's Request
Mehdi Khosravi, a member of the National Council of Iran and a refugee in Britain, was arrested in Italy at the request of Tehran for…
Referendum in Thailand for Approval of Military-Drafted Constitution
A referendum in Thailand on a military-drafted constitution has shown majority support, despite opposition claims that it undermines democracy. The military government, which came to…
Belgian Prime Minister: Knife Attack on Two Police Officers Likely Terrorist
A knife attack in Charleroi, Belgium, injured two police officers and is being investigated as a potential terrorist act. The assailant was shot and killed…
Arrest of Individuals Linked to ISIS on Suspicion of Planning Attack on Singapore
The Indonesian government has arrested six individuals linked to ISIS on suspicion of planning an attack on Singapore. The suspects, aged 19 to 46, were…
Failed Coup in Turkey; Ruling Party Undertakes 'Cleansing'
The Turkish ruling party is purging members linked to Fethullah Gülen following the failed coup attempt on July 15, amid rising tensions with Western allies.…
Knife Attack in London Leaves at Least 'One Dead and Five Injured'
A knife attack in Russell Square, London, resulted in one death and five injuries, including a U.S. citizen. The assailant, a 19-year-old male, was apprehended…
Amnesty International: Another Execution of a Minor in Iran, Ignoring Global Covenants
Amnesty International reports the execution of 19-year-old Hassan Afshar in Iran, who was sentenced for a crime committed as a minor. This act highlights Iran's…
Campaign Supporting Women's Right to Cycle in Marivan
A campaign for a car-free day in Marivan faced a ban on women's participation, leading to arrests and a protest letter from local activists questioning…
5.2 Magnitude Earthquake at Iran-Azerbaijan Border Leaves One Dead
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck near the Iran-Azerbaijan border, resulting in one death and injuries among residents. The earthquake caused panic and damage to infrastructure…
Gülen: If One-Tenth of the Accusations Are True, I Will Surrender Myself
Fethullah Gülen has denied accusations of involvement in the failed Turkish coup and stated he would surrender if any of the claims are true. The…