July 2016
The Number of Injured in Yerevan Clashes Rises to 75
Clashes in Yerevan between police and demonstrators have resulted in 75 injuries and the death of a police officer due to sniper fire. The violence…
A Day of National Mourning and 10 Days of Gathering Ban Following Kabul Suicide Attack
A suicide attack in Kabul has resulted in 80 deaths and over 230 injuries, prompting Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to declare a national day of…
WikiLeaks Publishes About 300,000 Emails from Members of Turkey's Ruling Party
WikiLeaks has released approximately 300,000 emails from Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party, leading to the Turkish government blocking the site. This disclosure is seen…
Commander of the IRGC in South Khorasan Threatens Governor
The IRGC commander in South Khorasan threatened the provincial governor over recent political appointments, claiming they are politically motivated and detrimental to the public's interests.…
Three 'Yarsan' Followers Sew Their Lips in Protest During Rouhani's Visit to Kermanshah
Three Yarsan followers protested by sewing their lips shut during President Rouhani's visit to Kermanshah, highlighting ongoing discrimination against their community. This act of protest…
Three Police Officers Killed in Louisiana; Shooter's Identity Revealed
Gavin Long, a former U.S. Marine, killed three police officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on his birthday. The attack has intensified ongoing protests against police…
Obama Strongly Condemns the Killing of Three Police Officers in Louisiana
Three police officers were killed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, during a shooting, prompting Barack Obama to condemn the attack as cowardly. This incident follows recent…
Continued Arrests of Generals and Prosecutors in Turkey
Turkey has arrested approximately six thousand individuals, including military generals and prosecutors, in connection with a failed coup attempt that resulted in over 260 deaths.…
Obama at Dallas Memorial for Fallen Officers: We Must Set Aside Despair
Barack Obama spoke at a memorial for five police officers killed by a sniper in Dallas, urging Americans to set aside despair amid rising racial…
The Impact of the Nuclear Agreement on Human Rights and Civil Society
Nasrin Sotoudeh discusses the impact of the nuclear agreement on human rights and civil society in Iran, noting that while the situation has not worsened,…
Dallas Sniper Intended to Carry Out 'Wider Attacks'
The Dallas sniper, Micah Johnson, had plans for broader attacks prior to the recent protests against police violence. He was found with bomb-making materials and…
Protests Against Police Shooting of Black Americans Continue in the U.S.
Protests against police shootings of Black Americans have persisted across multiple U.S. cities, largely remaining non-violent despite recent violent incidents in Dallas. The protests are…
Increase in Casualties from Karada Explosion; 'The Explosive Vehicle Came from Diyala'
The death toll from a recent terrorist attack in Karada, Iraq, has risen to 250, prompting the resignation of the Iraqi Minister of Interior, who…
Murder of 13-Year-Old Israeli Girl in Her Bedroom by a Palestinian
A 13-year-old Israeli girl was murdered in her bedroom by a Palestinian attacker, prompting condemnation from the U.S. and Israel. The incident highlights ongoing violence…