August 2023
Ban on Women's Entry to Afghanistan's National Park; Taliban: Leisure is Not Essential, Hijab is Mandatory
The Taliban has banned women from entering Afghanistan's Band-e Amir national park without proper hijab, citing the necessity of adherence to Islamic law. This decision…
Capsizing of Migrant Boat in the English Channel Leaves at Least 6 Dead
A migrant boat capsized in the English Channel, resulting in at least six deaths and the rescue of nearly 60 others. Local authorities and the…
A Member of the Legal and Judicial Commission: If the Hijab Bill Is Not Approved, a Flood Will Sweep Us Away
Hossein Ali Haji Deligani, a member of Iran's parliament, warns that the situation regarding hijab enforcement is deteriorating and urges swift action to prevent further…
Italy Rescues Dozens of Migrants from Capsized Boats
The Italian Coast Guard rescued 57 migrants and found the bodies of a child and a woman after three trafficker boats capsized near Lampedusa. Approximately…
Turkey's Anger Over Cancellation of 'Atatürk' Series by Disney Plus
Disney Turkey has canceled the broadcast of a documentary series about Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, leading to outrage in Turkey, which blames American Armenian lobbying for…
Approximately 400 Pakistani Migrants Freed from Smugglers' Warehouses in Libya
Approximately 385 Pakistani migrants were freed from smuggler warehouses in Libya during a raid by security officials. The migrants had intended to travel to Europe…
Continued Criticism of the 'Hijab and Chastity' Bill; A Lawyer Calls It 'Harmful and Horrific'
The Islamic Consultative Assembly's 'Hijab and Chastity' bill faces significant backlash from legal experts and former lawmakers, who argue it violates human rights and exacerbates…