May 2018
Clashes Over Water Transfer Plan in Yasouj; 15 Protest Representatives Arrested
A protest against a water transfer project in Yasouj led to clashes with officials and the arrest of 15 protest representatives. The project aims to…
Writers' Association: Friday's Raid Indicates Intensification of Government Repressive Actions
The Iranian Writers' Association condemned a security raid that disrupted their 50th anniversary celebration in Tehran, calling it a violation of basic rights. They urged…
Hundreds of Protesters Arrested in Various Cities of Russia During Anti-Putin Demonstrations
Protests against Vladimir Putin's upcoming inauguration have erupted across Russia, led by supporters of Alexei Navalny, resulting in hundreds of arrests. The demonstrations, occurring in…
Opposition Leader in Armenia Calls for Halt to Protests on Thursday
Nikol Pashinyan, the opposition leader in Armenia, has called for a pause in protests to negotiate for the prime minister position after widespread civil disobedience…
Nationwide Protests and Strikes in Armenia; Main Roads Blocked
Nikol Pashinyan, the opposition leader in Armenia, has called for nationwide protests and strikes after failing to secure enough votes to become Prime Minister. The…
Armenian Parliament Session to Elect New Prime Minister; Nikol Pashinyan is the Sole Official Candidate
The Armenian Parliament is set to vote on a new Prime Minister after Serzh Sargsyan's resignation due to public protests. Nikol Pashinyan is the only…
New Protest Campaign in Iran with #HundredThousandTalkingBanknotes
A new protest campaign in Iran, marked by the hashtag #HundredThousandTalkingBanknotes, involves citizens writing anti-government slogans on banknotes to express dissent and bypass censorship. This…