April 2015
Protests in US Cities Against Police
Protests erupted in several US cities, including Baltimore, in response to the death of a young Black man after police arrest, highlighting ongoing issues of…
Police in Baltimore, USA, Imposes Curfew Regulations
In Baltimore, a curfew has been imposed due to ongoing riots sparked by the death of Freddie Gray in police custody. The unrest highlights tensions…
Execution of Seven Foreigners Accused of Drug Trafficking in Indonesia by Firing Squad
Seven foreigners, including citizens from Nigeria, Australia, Brazil, and Indonesia, were executed in Indonesia for drug trafficking, while a Filipino woman’s execution was postponed at…
They Can Live in the Desert, But Not Anywhere Else
Ronald Sani's new book examines the Armenian Genocide, drawing on historical events from 1915 in the Ottoman Empire. He argues that the expulsion and extermination…
Concerns Over Siraj al-Din Mir Damadi's Condition in Evin Prison
Siraj al-Din Mir Damadi, a political activist in Evin Prison, is suffering from severe health issues and has refused hospital transfer under humiliating conditions. His…
They Said My Voice Prevents Me from Conveying Concepts to Students
Ghasem Akhiri Fard, a physics professor, protested his dismissal from Kharazmi University due to his feminine voice, which he claims affects his ability to teach.…
Mohammad Morsi Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison in Egypt
Mohammad Morsi, the former president of Egypt, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in the killing of protesters in 2012.…
Masoumeh Ebtekar: Death Sentences for 6 Environmentalists Have Been Halted
Masoumeh Ebtekar announced that the execution orders for six environmentalists in Iran have been halted due to the efforts of the Environmental Protection Organization. This…
Afghanistan Parliament Grants Confidence Vote to Sixteen Proposed Ministers
The Afghan Parliament has approved sixteen ministers for the National Unity Government, nearly completing President Ashraf Ghani's cabinet. The Ministry of Defense remains without a…
The Comedy Series 'In the Margin' by Mehran Modiri Sparks Widespread Protests from Various Professions
The comedy series 'In the Margin' has faced significant backlash from various professions in Iran, with critics calling it offensive and arguing that some professions…
Ministry of Culture Spokesman: Restrictions Imposed on Shajarian's Concerts
The Iranian Ministry of Culture has stated that singer Mohammad-Reza Shajarian faces legal restrictions on his concerts, imposed by unnamed entities outside the ministry. This…
Nine Killed in Syrian Army Airstrike on School in Aleppo
A Syrian army airstrike on a school in Aleppo killed at least nine people, including children, amid ongoing violence in the region. The Free Syrian…
Feeling Threatened by 'In the Margins' and Three Fundamental Issues
The Iranian medical community is protesting against the state television's comedy series 'In the Margins,' claiming it portrays doctors negatively and undermines trust between doctors…
Summoning of Saudi Chargé d'Affaires Following Sexual Assault on Two Iranian Teenagers in Jeddah
The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the Saudi chargé d'affaires after two Iranian teenagers were reportedly sexually harassed by Saudi police at Jeddah airport. Iran expressed…
Son of a Local Official Among the Perpetrators of the Kenya Massacre
A local official's son was confirmed as one of the attackers in the recent massacre at a Kenyan university, which left 148 dead, primarily targeting…