July 2016
US Investigation into Civilian Deaths in Airstrike in Northern Syria
The US military has begun an investigation into civilian deaths from a July 20 airstrike in northern Syria attributed to the US-led coalition. The Syrian…
9 Islamist Militants Killed in Clash with Bangladeshi Police
Nine Islamist militants were killed during a police raid on an extremist hideout in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The operation followed a series of violent attacks in…
The Munich Shooter Planned This Attack 'A Year in Advance'
An 18-year-old German-Iranian shooter, Ali Sanabli, planned a shooting in Munich for a year, killing 9 and injuring 27. His actions have shocked the community,…
Hundreds of Refugees on Hunger Strike While Crossing from Serbia to Hungary
Hundreds of refugees from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran are on a hunger strike in Serbia, demanding passage into Hungary. This situation arises after Hungary has…
Kerry: The US and Russia intend to take fundamental steps regarding Syria
US Secretary of State John Kerry announced plans for the US and Russia to take significant steps towards a ceasefire in Syria and combat terrorist…
Death of Dozens of Civilians in Possible Coalition Attack on ISIS-Controlled Village in Syria
A U.S.-led coalition airstrike in northern Syria reportedly killed at least 56 civilians, including children, during ongoing conflicts with ISIS. The Syrian Democratic Forces are…
Amnesty International: Iranian Officials Are Playing with the Health of Political Prisoners
Amnesty International's report accuses Iranian officials of deliberately denying medical care to political prisoners, risking their health and lives. The report highlights specific cases of…
France Warns Erdogan About Purge Following Coup Attempt
France's Foreign Minister has warned Turkey's President Erdogan against using the recent coup attempt as a pretext for suppressing dissent, raising concerns about Turkey's credibility…
Incirlik Air Base Will Not Reopen Until Turkish Air Force is Fully Cleared
The Turkish military has closed the Incirlik airbase, used by the U.S. for airstrikes against ISIS, until the Turkish Air Force is fully cleared of…
The Responsible for the Peshawar School Massacre Killed in US Drone Strike
The Pakistani army confirmed that Khalifa Umar Mansoor, responsible for the 2014 Peshawar school massacre, was killed in a US drone strike in Afghanistan. This…
Iran's Minister of Intelligence Reports Arrest of Several Members of 'Terrorist Groups Linked to ISIS'
Iran's Minister of Intelligence announced the arrest of several individuals linked to ISIS who planned attacks during significant religious observances. This highlights ongoing security concerns…
Flood of Twitter Messages Supporting the Freedom of Narges Mohammadi
Narges Mohammadi, a human rights activist in Iran, has been on a hunger strike for 15 days due to restrictions on contacting her children. A…
Syrian Army Extends Unilateral Ceasefire
The Syrian Army has extended a unilateral ceasefire for another 72 hours amidst ongoing clashes in Aleppo. Despite this ceasefire, rebel attacks have intensified, leading…
Portugal Wins the European Championship
Portugal won the European Championship for the first time by defeating France 1-0 in the final. Cristiano Ronaldo, despite being injured early in the match,…
The Cost of 'No!'
The article discusses the significant personal costs associated with dissent in Iran, highlighting the case of Narges Mohammadi, a human rights activist imprisoned for her…
Amnesty International Warns of Continued Hunger Strike by Narges Mohammadi
Amnesty International has raised alarms over Narges Mohammadi's hunger strike, protesting her inability to contact her children due to Iranian authorities' restrictions. Mohammadi, who suffers…
Syrian Army Unilaterally Announces Temporary Ceasefire
The Syrian Army has announced a unilateral 72-hour ceasefire coinciding with Eid al-Fitr, but there are indications that opposition forces do not accept it. Despite…
White House: Baghdad Attacks Strengthen Our Resolve to Support Iraq
The White House has reaffirmed its commitment to support Iraqi security forces following a deadly suicide bombing in Baghdad that killed at least 125 people.…
Death of 30 Civilians Due to Syrian Army's Retaliatory Airstrikes
Retaliatory airstrikes by the Syrian army on Jiroud resulted in the deaths of at least 30 civilians, following the execution of a Syrian pilot by…
ISIS Convoys in Fallujah Targeted; 'Hundreds' Killed
U.S.-led coalition airstrikes have targeted ISIS convoys in Iraq, resulting in the destruction of hundreds of vehicles and the deaths of hundreds of militants. The…