February 2016
The Presence of Women in the Tenth Parliament; Views of Fatemeh Haqiqatjou and Taghi Rahmani
The article discusses the increase in women's representation in Iran's parliament, highlighting that while global averages have improved, women's representation in Iran remains low at…
UN Secretary-General: The Number of Refugees Worldwide is Unprecedented Since the Korean War
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon highlighted the unprecedented global refugee crisis, with 60 million displaced individuals, during a visit to a refugee camp in Congo. He…
Russia: Bashar al-Assad's Statements Are Not Aligned with Moscow's Diplomatic Efforts
Russia's ambassador to the UN criticized Bashar al-Assad's commitment to continue fighting in Syria, stating it contradicts Moscow's diplomatic efforts for peace. Churkin emphasized the…
Syrian Government Agrees to Send Aid to Seven Besieged Areas
The Syrian government has agreed to allow humanitarian aid to seven besieged areas, following negotiations between UN envoy Stefan de Mistura and Syrian officials. This…
UN and US Condemn Attacks on Hospitals in Syria
The UN and US condemned recent airstrikes by the Syrian army on civilian targets, including hospitals, resulting in numerous casualties. The situation raises concerns about…
Erdogan 'Threatens' to Send Refugees to Europe
Turkish President Erdogan has threatened to send refugees to Europe, asserting Turkey's right to direct them outside its borders. This comes amid increased pressure from…
Saudi Arabia Warns UN Forces in Yemen
Saudi Arabia has warned UN forces and international aid workers to evacuate areas in Yemen controlled by Houthi militants for their safety. This warning comes…
Research Center: The Number of Syrian War Victims is 470,000
A Syrian research center reports that the death toll from the civil war has reached 470,000, significantly higher than UN estimates. The report highlights the…
Turkey: Up to 600,000 More Syrian Refugees May Flood Our Borders
Turkey is bracing for a potential influx of up to 600,000 Syrian refugees due to escalating violence in Aleppo. Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmuş reported…
UN: Syrian Government and Its Opponents Have Committed War Crimes
The UN has accused both the Syrian government and opposition groups of committing war crimes, including torture and executions of prisoners. This report highlights the…
UN Working Group: Julian Assange is Detained Illegally
The UN has declared Julian Assange's detention as illegal and stated he is entitled to compensation from the UK and Sweden. Both countries have rejected…
UN Calls on Iran to Reform Criminal Laws and Marriage Regulations for Girls
The UN has urged Iran to amend its laws regarding the marriage and punishment of underage girls, highlighting severe legal discrepancies and human rights violations.…
Construction of Wall and Moat Around Baghdad 'To Prevent Entry of Militants'
The Iraqi government has started building a wall and moat around Baghdad to prevent militant entry and reduce checkpoints. This construction comes amid ongoing violence…
Riyadh: 375 Civilians Killed in Houthi Attacks on Southern Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia reported that Houthi attacks have killed 375 civilians, including children, since the start of airstrikes by the Arab coalition. The conflict has escalated…