January 2017
Fire at Tondgouyan Refinery in Southern Tehran; 'No Casualties Reported'
A fire at the Tondgouyan refinery in southern Tehran resulted in the loss of 400,000 liters of crude oil but no casualties. The cause was…
Amnesty International Warns About Saeed Shirzad's Health Condition in Prison
Amnesty International has raised concerns about the health of Saeed Shirzad, an Iranian political prisoner who ended a 39-day hunger strike after prison officials promised…
Chelsea Manning to be Released Following Barack Obama's Pardon
Chelsea Manning, a former U.S. Army soldier convicted for leaking classified information to WikiLeaks, will be released from prison following a pardon by President Barack…
Senior UN Official: 10,000 Civilians Killed in Yemen War
A senior UN official reported that 10,000 civilians have been killed in the Yemen war, a significant increase from previous estimates. The ongoing conflict involves…
Rouhani Has Not Fulfilled His Promises to Respect Civil and Political Rights
Human Rights Watch's annual report highlights ongoing human rights abuses in Iran, particularly under President Hassan Rouhani, who has failed to uphold his commitments to…
ISIS Executed Over 6,300 Iraqi Civilians in 2016
In 2016, ISIS executed over 6,300 Iraqi civilians, with significant casualties occurring in Mosul and surrounding areas. The ongoing violence, including airstrikes, continues to impact…
Arash Sadeghi's Medical Leave Conditional on His Wife's Return to Prison
Arash Sadeghi's release from prison is contingent upon his wife returning to prison, despite his poor health after a lengthy hunger strike. The situation highlights…
Iranian Doctor Residing in Sweden on Hunger Strike in Evin Prison
Ahmadreza Jalali, an Iranian doctor and researcher in Italy, has been on hunger strike in Evin Prison for ten days after being imprisoned for nearly…
Turkey Reports Arrest of Eight Suspects in Connection with Istanbul Nightclub Attack
Eight suspects have been arrested in connection with a deadly attack on a nightclub in Istanbul that killed 39 people, mostly foreign tourists. The Islamic…
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Explosion in Sadr City
ISIS has claimed responsibility for a deadly car bomb explosion in Sadr City, Baghdad, which killed at least 30 people and injured over 50. This…
French President Visits Baghdad
French President François Hollande visited Baghdad to meet with military personnel and Iraqi officials, reviewing the fight against the Islamic State. This visit marks a…