May 2016
Two Labor Organizations Protest the Sentencing of 17 Workers to Flogging
Two labor organizations in Iran condemned the flogging sentences of 17 workers from the Agh Dareh gold mine, citing judicial interference in labor issues. This…
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…
The State of Opera in Iran
Bahram Taj Abadi discusses the challenges of performing opera in Iran, highlighting the suitability of Iranian stories for the genre but lamenting the restrictions that…
Agreement Between Armenia and Azerbaijan on Continuation of Ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh
The Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to continue the ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh and resume peace negotiations in June, following severe clashes that resulted…
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…