May 2017
Hack of UN Experts Monitoring North Korean Sanctions
UN experts investigating North Korean sanctions violations were targeted in a cyber attack by anonymous hackers with detailed knowledge of their work. This incident raises…
Over 400 Women Elected to Local Councils in Sistan and Baluchestan Province
In Sistan and Baluchestan province, over 400 women have been elected to local councils, marking a significant increase from the previous elections. This development reflects…
Window; Human Rights and Presidential Elections in Iran
The European Parliament condemned Iran's electoral process as unfree and unfair, citing restrictions on opposition and disqualification of candidates. Iranian officials, including President Rouhani, have…
Khamenei: Statements Made During Election Debates Were Undeserving of the Nation
Ayatollah Khamenei criticized the tone of the recent election debates, calling some statements unworthy of the Iranian people and asserting that the Islamic Republic will…
At least 24 refugees die in Malaysia's immigration detention centers
At least 24 refugees have died in Malaysia's immigration detention centers since 2015 due to inhumane conditions. Most of the deceased are from Myanmar, highlighting…
Election Supervisory Boards Have Disqualified Over Four Thousand More Candidates
The Iranian election supervisory boards have disqualified an additional 4,500 candidates for local council elections, raising the total disqualified to approximately 14,500. This has raised…
Does Voting in Elections Grant Legitimacy to the Islamic Republic?
The article discusses the ongoing debate in Iran about whether voting in the upcoming presidential elections legitimizes the Islamic Republic. Two experts present opposing views:…
The Alliance for Democracy in Iran Boycotts Presidential Elections
The Alliance for Democracy in Iran has called for a boycott of the upcoming presidential elections, criticizing them as unfair and manipulated. This group, formed…
Press TV Ordered to Pay Over £330,000 to a British MP
Press TV has been ordered by a London court to pay £338,000 for defaming British MP Nadhim Zahawi by falsely accusing him of facilitating oil…
The Concept of 'Political Men': Women's Ban or Legal Right to Run in Elections?
Shahindokht Molaverdi has raised concerns about the term 'political men' and its implications for women's candidacy in Iranian elections. She emphasizes the need for clear…
U.S. Secretary of State's Statement on World Press Freedom Day
On World Press Freedom Day, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson reaffirmed the commitment to press freedom and honored journalists for their role in democracy.…