March 2016
Prisoner Exchange Between Saudi Arabia and Houthi Rebels in Yemen
A prisoner exchange took place between Saudi Arabia and Houthi rebels in Yemen, with Saudi Arabia receiving 9 prisoners and returning 109 Yemeni prisoners. This…
Tens of Thousands Gather in Sana'a on Anniversary of Saudi-Led Coalition Attacks
Tens of thousands gathered in Sana'a to mark the anniversary of the Saudi-led coalition's military intervention in Yemen, condemning the ongoing conflict and calling for…
Radovan Karadzic Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Genocide in Bosnia
Radovan Karadzic was sentenced to 40 years in prison for genocide and other crimes committed during the Bosnian War, particularly for the Srebrenica massacre. His…
Agreement on a One-Week Ceasefire in Yemen Ahead of April Negotiations
Yemeni government officials announced a one-week ceasefire agreement between Houthi forces and government supporters ahead of upcoming negotiations in April. This ceasefire aims to demonstrate…
Opposition Representative: Assad Must Go, Dead or Alive
The Syrian opposition insists that Bashar Assad must leave power for any political transition to begin, while the Syrian government maintains that Assad is a…
UN Report on South Sudan: Rape of Women in Exchange for Wages
The UN reports severe human rights violations in South Sudan, including the systematic rape of women by militants who are not compensated with wages. Both…
Death of Five Afghans, Including a Six-Month-Old Child, in the Sea Route from Turkey to Greece
Five Afghans, including a six-month-old child, drowned after their boat capsized while attempting to migrate from Turkey to Greece. This incident highlights the ongoing humanitarian…
The Status of Women's Rights and Freedoms in Iran on International Women's Day
On International Women's Day, experts discuss the status of women's rights in Iran, highlighting the ongoing struggles for equality and the challenges posed by patriarchal…
History of International Women's Day
International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8, commemorates women's achievements in attaining equal rights over the past century. The day has evolved from its origins…
Iran's Six-Position Improvement in the United Nations Human Development Index
Iran has improved its ranking in the United Nations Human Development Index from 75th to 69th place, reflecting an increase in its Human Development Index…
Concerns of Amnesty International Regarding the Death Sentence Issued for Amir Amrollahi
Amnesty International has expressed concern over the reissuance of the death sentence for Amir Amrollahi, a teenager accused of murder at 16. The organization highlights…
Child Marriage in Iran and Legal Gaps
Shahindokht Molaverdi has raised concerns over the increasing rates of child marriage in Iran, particularly among girls under 10. The UN has urged Iran to…
Rouhani's Deputy: Statistics on Underage Marriages are Concerning
Shahindokht Molaverdi has raised concerns over the rising statistics of underage marriages in Iran, particularly highlighting cases of girls under 10. The UN has previously…