August 2017
Human Rights Defenders: Clarify the Status of the Missing Syrians
Human rights organizations are demanding clarity on the status of tens of thousands of Syrians who have gone missing amid the ongoing conflict. They urge…
Window; Arrest of Journalists and Ongoing Hunger Strike in Rajai Shahr Prison
Two journalists were arrested in Tehran without disclosed charges amid ongoing global criticism of Iran's freedom of expression. Amnesty International condemned the conditions in Rajai…
About Half of Prisoners in Tehran Province Have Drug-Related Crimes
Ali-Asghar Jahangir, head of Iran's Prison Organization, reported that 42% of prisoners in Tehran are incarcerated for drug-related crimes, highlighting a significant issue in the…
Barcelona Attack Perpetrators Were Preparing Major Attacks on Historical Sites
The suspects in the recent Barcelona attacks planned larger attacks on historical sites, with one suspect revealing their intentions to the court. The investigation is…
Conditional Release of Turkish-Origin Writer in Spain
Dogan Akhanli, a Turkish-origin writer critical of the Turkish government, was conditionally released in Spain after being detained at Turkey's request. His case has drawn…
Issuance of Arrest Warrants for Dozens of Former Officials in Connection with Turkey's Failed Coup
Turkish authorities have issued arrest warrants for 70 former Ministry of Finance employees in connection with last year's failed coup, adding to the ongoing crackdown…
The Number of Chlorine Gas Poisoning Cases in Dezful Reaches 509
In Dezful, 509 people have been poisoned by chlorine gas, with 500 discharged after treatment and 9 hospitalized. The leak originated from an abandoned warehouse,…
Issuance of Arrest Warrants for Dozens More on Charges of Connection to Turkey's Coup
Turkish authorities have issued arrest warrants for 35 individuals, including journalists, linked to last year's failed coup, primarily targeting the media branch of the Gülen…
Israeli Prime Minister: Corruption Allegations Against Me Will Lead Nowhere
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims that corruption allegations against him will not succeed and he will remain in power. He accuses political rivals and…
Meeting with Narges Mohammadi
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent Iranian human rights activist and vice president of the Defenders of Human Rights Center, is serving a 16-year prison sentence despite…
Meeting with Hengameh Shahidi
Hengameh Shahidi, a journalist and political prisoner, has been in solitary confinement for five months due to unspecified charges. Her health is deteriorating, raising concerns…
Former Chief of Staff to Benjamin Netanyahu to Testify Against Him
Former chief of staff Hary Ero has agreed to testify against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid ongoing police investigations into allegations of bribery and…
Formation of a Grand Jury to Investigate Russian Interference in the U.S. Elections
Robert Mueller has formed a grand jury to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. elections, issuing subpoenas for Donald Trump's son and son-in-law. This…
Trial of Hundreds Accused in Failed July 2016 Coup in Turkey Begins
The trial of nearly 500 individuals accused of participating in the failed 2016 coup in Turkey has commenced, with significant public outcry and demands for…