September 2017
German Elections; A Far-Right Party Enters Parliament for the First Time in 70 Years
In the recent German parliamentary elections, the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) entered parliament for the first time in 70 years, securing 13.3% of…
Jahangiri: $11.6 Billion in Foreign Direct Investment Attracted
Eshaq Jahangiri announced that Iran has attracted over $11.6 billion in foreign direct investment since 2013, with significant growth post-JCPOA. This investment is crucial for…
Merkel on the Brink of Fourth Electoral Victory
Angela Merkel is leading in the upcoming German parliamentary elections with her party, the Christian Democratic Union, polling at over 36%. The rise of the…
Window; Baha'is Deprived of Education and Continued Detention of Political and Civil Activists
Over 70 Baha'i students have been barred from university due to their religious beliefs following this year's entrance exam results. Human rights advocates, including a…
Reza Pahlavi Resigns from Presidency of the National Council of Iran
Prince Reza Pahlavi has resigned from his position as president of the National Council of Iran, citing a new approach within the council that makes…
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Human Rights Violations in Iran Continue
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has condemned ongoing human rights violations in Iran, including the detention of activists and high execution rates. This…
UN Secretary-General: Violence Against Myanmar's Muslim Minority is 'Ethnic Cleansing'
The UN Secretary-General has condemned the violence against the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, labeling it as ethnic cleansing. He has called for an end to…
Asma Jahangir: Improving Human Rights in Iran Requires Judicial Reform
Asma Jahangir, the UN Special Rapporteur, highlighted ongoing serious human rights issues in Iran, linking improvements to necessary judicial reforms. Iranian authorities dismiss her findings,…
Diverse Reactions from EU Members to Request for Halting Negotiations with Turkey
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's call to halt Turkey's EU accession talks has sparked mixed reactions among EU foreign ministers, with some supporting her stance while…
A Member of Parliament: Over One Million Stateless Children in Iran Will Be Organized
Iranian Parliament member Hassan Norouzi announced plans to organize over one million stateless children, addressing identity and welfare issues stemming from their lack of citizenship.…
Emphasis by US and German Leaders on Intensifying UN Sanctions Against North Korea
US President Trump and German Chancellor Merkel have called for stronger UN sanctions against North Korea following its recent nuclear test. They condemned the test…
Turkey Condemns Germany's Position to End EU Membership Negotiations
Turkey's spokesperson condemned Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel for her call to end EU membership negotiations, accusing German politicians of populism. Relations have soured following Turkey's…
Merkel Calls for End to EU Membership Talks with Turkey
Angela Merkel has called for an end to Turkey's EU membership talks amid rising tensions between Germany and Turkey. This comes after her rival Martin…
Spiegel: Germany Has Rejected Turkey's Request for the Extradition of 80 Turkish Citizens
Germany has rejected Turkey's request to extradite 80 Turkish citizens accused of supporting Fethullah Gülen, a cleric opposed to President Erdoğan. This rejection highlights ongoing…
Continued Criticism of the Situation of Rajai-Shahr Prisoners and the Death Sentence of Mohammad Ali Taheri
The UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran has raised concerns about the treatment of hunger-striking prisoners in Rajai-Shahr prison and the reissuance of…
Merkel's Reaction to the Arrest of Two Germans in Antalya: Possibility of Revising Relations with Turkey
Angela Merkel has warned of a decisive response to Turkey following the arrest of two German citizens in Antalya. This incident highlights the deteriorating relations…
Escalation of Myanmar Army Attacks on Rohingya Rebels Leaves 400 Dead
Heavy fighting in Myanmar has resulted in approximately 400 deaths, primarily among the Rohingya minority, as they flee to Bangladesh amidst military operations described as…