February 2018
Narges Hosseini, the Second 'Girl of Enghelab Street': I Have No Regrets
Narges Hosseini, a prominent protester against mandatory hijab in Iran, was arrested after her demonstration but released on bail. In a recent interview, she expressed…
Jamaledin Khajani Transferred Back to Prison After Heart Surgery
Jamaledin Khajani, a Baha'i leader in Iran, was transferred back to Evin Prison after undergoing heart surgery. At nearly 85 years old, his health has…
Temporary Arrest of Alexei Navalny; Possibility of Imprisonment Before Russian Elections
Alexei Navalny has been temporarily arrested and may face imprisonment ahead of the upcoming Russian presidential elections. He has been barred from running due to…
Close Advisor to Benjamin Netanyahu Testifies Against Him
Shlomo Filber, a close advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has agreed to testify against him in a corruption case in exchange for immunity…
Kremlin: No Evidence of Russian Government Interference in US Elections
The Kremlin has denied any involvement in the 2016 US presidential election following recent indictments by the US Justice Department against Russian nationals for election…
Ethiopia Declares Six-Month State of Emergency; U.S. Strongly Opposes
Ethiopia has declared a six-month state of emergency following the unexpected resignation of Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, amid rising violence and unrest. The U.S. has…
Dariycheh; From the Arrest of Environmental Activists to the Prison Sentence of Parastoo Farahvar
This article covers the recent arrests of environmental activists in Iran, who face serious charges, and the suspended prison sentence given to Parastoo Farahvar, a…
German Journalist Released from Turkish Prison
Deniz Yucel, a German journalist detained in Turkey for a year, was released but must await trial, while six Turkish journalists received life sentences for…
A Court in Turkey Sentences Six Journalists to Life Imprisonment
A Turkish court sentenced six journalists, including the Altan brothers, to life imprisonment for alleged involvement in a failed coup attempt. The case raises serious…
Mahmoud Sadeghi: Ahmadreza Jalali Was Not Given Sufficient Opportunity to Defend Himself During Legal Proceedings
Mahmoud Sadeghi claims that Ahmadreza Jalali, sentenced to death for espionage, was denied adequate defense opportunities during his trial. Jalali's case has drawn international condemnation,…
Arrest of 48 ISIS Suspects in Ankara and Istanbul
Turkish police arrested 48 ISIS suspects preparing for a terrorist attack, with 31 detained in Istanbul and 17 in Ankara. This operation highlights ongoing security…
Turkey Sentences Dual National NASA Scientist to Seven and a Half Years in Prison
Turkey has sentenced NASA scientist Serkan Gülge to seven and a half years in prison for alleged ties to the Gülen network, raising concerns from…
North Korea's Military Parade Ahead of Seoul Olympics
North Korea held a military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of its military formation, coinciding with the upcoming Winter Olympics in South Korea. The…
Oxford Islamic Studies Professor Arrested in Paris on Charges of Rape
Tariq Ramadan, an Oxford University Islamic studies professor, has been arrested in Paris on charges of raping two women who sought religious guidance from him.…