June 2016
Confiscation of Pet Dogs in Shahinshahr; Police and Prosecutor Deny Reports
Reports emerged of police confiscating pet dogs in Shahinshahr, Isfahan, but both police and the local prosecutor denied these claims, stating no legal orders were…
Alarm Bell of 'Veznecilir'; Questions Following the Suicide Attack in Istanbul
A recent suicide attack in Istanbul, carried out by a PKK-affiliated woman, has reignited discussions on the Kurdish issue in Turkey. The attack resulted in…
Prison Sentences and Revocation of Citizenship for Eight Shia Citizens of Bahrain
A Bahraini court has sentenced eight Shia citizens to 15 years in prison for allegedly forming a terrorist group and revoked their citizenship. This comes…
An 'Iranian Immigrant Hostage-Taker' Killed in a Store in Texas
Mohammad Moghaddam, an Iranian immigrant, was killed by police after taking two hostages at a Walmart in Texas. The incident stemmed from workplace tensions and…
ISIS Loyalist in France Had a 'List' of People to Kill
An ISIS-affiliated individual in France killed a police commander and his partner, and had a list of targets including police officers and celebrities. This incident…
Six Killed in Clash Between Police Forces and Jaish al-Adl
A violent clash in Sistan and Baluchestan province resulted in the deaths of five Jaish al-Adl members and one police soldier. The ongoing conflict highlights…
Iran's Embassy in Ankara Issues Travel Warning for Turkey
The Iranian Embassy in Ankara has warned its citizens traveling to Turkey to avoid crowded places following recent deadly explosions attributed to the PKK. This…
Death of Two Police Officers Following Car Explosion in Turkey
Two police officers were killed in a car explosion in southeastern Turkey, following a previous explosion in Istanbul that killed 11. The Turkish government blames…
Bomb Explosion in Central Istanbul Leaves 11 Dead
A bomb explosion in Istanbul targeted a police bus, killing 11 and injuring at least 36. The Turkish government blames armed Kurdish groups and ISIS…
UN Lists Saudi-led Coalition as Violators of Children's Rights
The UN has placed the Saudi-led coalition on its blacklist for violating children's rights in Yemen due to the high number of child casualties from…