April 2018
Lack of Information on Imprisoned Gonabadi Dervishes and Continued Detention of Political and Civil Activists in Iran
Over two months after the detention of Gonabadi dervishes in Tehran, their situation remains unclear, with reports of injuries and inadequate medical care in prison.…
Former Bosnian Commander Arrested on War Crime Charges
Bosnian police arrested 12 individuals, including former commander Atif Dudakovic, on war crime charges related to the Bosnian War. The arrests are significant as they…
French President Warns Against Nationalist Tendencies in the European Union
French President Emmanuel Macron warned against rising nationalist sentiments within the European Union during a speech at the European Parliament. He emphasized the need for…
American Pastor Denies Allegations of Collaborating with Failed Coup in Turkey
Andrew Brunson, an American pastor, is on trial in Turkey for allegedly collaborating with coup plotters from the 2016 coup attempt. He denies the charges,…
One Billion Dollar Fine for Major Global Communications Company for Violating Sanctions Against Iran and North Korea
The U.S. Department of Commerce has fined the Chinese telecommunications company ZTE $1.19 billion for violating sanctions by providing technology to Iran and North Korea.…
Amnesty International: Iran Responsible for Over Half of All Recorded Executions in 2017
Amnesty International's annual report highlights Iran's significant role in global executions, with at least 507 people executed in 2017, accounting for over half of the…
Death Sentences Issued for 36 Defendants in Attacks on Coptic Churches in Egypt
A military court in Egypt has sentenced 36 individuals to death for their involvement in attacks on Coptic churches that killed at least 46 people.…
Arrest of a Christian Convert in Karaj
Aziz Majidzadeh, a Christian convert, was arrested in Karaj along with about 20 others during a workshop. His continued detention highlights the Iranian government's crackdown…
Dutch Foreign Ministry Issues Security Warning for Travel to Iran
The Dutch Foreign Ministry has issued a cybersecurity warning for travelers to Iran, Russia, and Turkey, advising them to avoid bringing sensitive information on their…
Former Brazilian President to Surrender to Police for 12-Year Prison Sentence
Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will surrender to police to begin serving a 12-year prison sentence for bribery charges, which he claims…
Former Catalan Separatist Leader Awaits German Court Ruling
Carlos Puigdemont, the former leader of Catalan separatists, is awaiting a German court ruling after his extradition request to Spain was rejected. He faces multiple…
The Family of Nasim Aghdam Expresses Sympathy with the Victims of the YouTube Shooting
Nasim Aghdam, an Iranian-American woman, shot three people at YouTube's headquarters before taking her own life, reportedly due to anger over payment issues with the…
A Libyan Court Acquits Muammar Gaddafi's Son of Murder Charges
Saadi Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been acquitted of murder charges by a Libyan appeals court. This ruling comes amidst ongoing…