December 2015
Reporters Without Borders: 110 Journalists Killed in 2015
In 2015, Reporters Without Borders reported that 110 journalists were killed globally, with a significant number targeted for their work. The organization criticized governments for…
Efforts to Abolish Death Penalty for Drug Traffickers
Aliyar Malekshahi, head of the Judicial Commission, advocates for abolishing the death penalty for drug traffickers, suggesting it requires national consensus and further refinement. A…
Iraqi Forces Advancing Towards Central Ramadi
Iraqi forces have begun an operation to retake Ramadi from ISIS, with support from U.S. military and local Sunni tribes. The city is strategically important,…
Six American Soldiers Killed in Suicide Attack in Afghanistan
A suicide attack near Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan has resulted in the deaths of six American soldiers, with the Taliban claiming responsibility. This incident…
70 Members of PKK Killed in Recent Battles with Turkish Army
Turkey has launched extensive military operations against the PKK, resulting in the deaths of at least 70 PKK members and two Turkish soldiers. The operations…
UN Secretary-General: Palestinian Attacks Stem from Five Decades of Occupation
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon criticized Israeli policies and linked recent Palestinian attacks to decades of occupation. He called for both sides to reduce tensions, while…
Armed Men Kidnap at Least 26 Qatari Nationals in the Deserts of Iraq
A group of armed men kidnapped at least 26 Qatari nationals, including royal family members, from a hunting camp in Iraq. The incident has prompted…
Increase in Casualties from Taliban Attack on Kandahar Airport in Afghanistan
The Taliban attack on Kandahar Airport has resulted in 50 deaths and 37 injuries, marking the most significant assault in 14 years. The attack occurred…