June 2016
June 29, 2016
Two Human Rights Organizations: Suspend Saudi Arabia's Membership in the Human Rights Council
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch are urging UN member states to suspend Saudi Arabia from the Human Rights Council due to its actions in…
June 28, 2016
Suicide Attacks at Istanbul Airport Leave Dozens Dead and Injured
On July 8, suicide attacks at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport resulted in 36 deaths and 147 injuries, with the Islamic State being blamed. The attacks prompted…
June 17, 2016
Prison Sentences and Revocation of Citizenship for Eight Shia Citizens of Bahrain
A Bahraini court has sentenced eight Shia citizens to 15 years in prison for allegedly forming a terrorist group and revoked their citizenship. This comes…
June 14, 2016
The U.S. Expresses Concern Over the Suspension of Al-Wefaq Activities in Bahrain
The U.S. has expressed concern over Bahrain's suspension of Al-Wefaq, the largest Shia political organization, following accusations of illegal activities. This action coincides with the…