March 2015
UN Secretary-General Meets with Iraqi Prime Minister in Baghdad
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visited Baghdad to meet with Iraqi leaders amid ongoing military operations against ISIS in Tikrit. The visit highlights international attention on…
Overview of Human Rights Situation in Iran in 2014
The article discusses the criticisms of Iran's human rights situation in 2014, highlighting the UN's resolution and Ahmed Shaheed's report, which noted over 750 executions.…
"Islamic Caliphate" and Efforts to Recruit Children
The Islamic State has recruited at least 400 children under 18 this year, using them for military training and propaganda. This recruitment is a response…
Boko Haram Islamists Kidnap 'Hundreds' from City in Northern Nigeria
Boko Haram militants have kidnapped over 400 women and children from Damasak, Nigeria, following a recent military recapture of the city by Nigerien and Chadian…
Afghan President Orders Investigation into the Burning of a Woman in Kabul
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani condemned the brutal murder and burning of Farkhunda, a woman accused of burning a Quran, and ordered an investigation. The incident…
Human Rights: Absolute or Relative?
The article discusses the dire human rights situation in Iran, highlighting issues such as executions, imprisonment of journalists, and discrimination. It raises the question of…
Reasons for the Jordanian Foreign Minister's Visit to Iran
Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh visited Iran to discuss regional cooperation against ISIS and the ongoing Iran-US negotiations. This visit highlights Jordan's evolving role in…
From the First Eye-for-an-Eye Punishment to the Execution of Six Kurdish Prisoners in Iran
Iran has implemented its first eye-for-an-eye punishment related to an acid attack case and executed six Kurdish prisoners, raising significant human rights concerns. Activists, including…
Amnesty International: Eye for an Eye Punishment Reflects the Ultimate Cruelty of Iran's Judiciary
Amnesty International condemned the Iranian judiciary's decision to punish an acid attack suspect by blinding him, calling it an extreme act of cruelty. This marks…