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May 2018
Another Kolbar Killed in Kurdistan
A shooting by security forces in Kurdistan resulted in the death of a Kolbar and injuries to several others. Kolbars are individuals who transport goods…
Writers' Association: Friday's Raid Indicates Intensification of Government Repressive Actions
The Iranian Writers' Association condemned a security raid that disrupted their 50th anniversary celebration in Tehran, calling it a violation of basic rights. They urged…
Nasser Zarafshan: They Can't Even Tolerate the Organization of a Few Writers
The 50th anniversary ceremony of the Iranian Writers' Association was canceled by security forces in Tehran, who confiscated materials prepared for the event. Nasser Zarafshan,…
Afghan Officials Report Taliban Driven Out of Farah City
Afghan officials reported that Taliban forces were driven out of Farah city after a brief but intense conflict, resulting in significant casualties on both sides.…
Hundreds of Protesters Arrested in Various Cities of Russia During Anti-Putin Demonstrations
Protests against Vladimir Putin's upcoming inauguration have erupted across Russia, led by supporters of Alexei Navalny, resulting in hundreds of arrests. The demonstrations, occurring in…
Arrest of Five Suspects Linked to ISIS Attack Planning Group in Russia
The FSB has arrested five suspects in Yaroslavl, Russia, linked to an ISIS attack planning group, seizing weapons and explosives. This comes as Russia ramps…
Significant Increase in Collection of American Citizens' Phone Records in 2017
In 2017, the NSA collected 534 million phone calls and messages from U.S. citizens, a threefold increase from 2016, raising privacy concerns. This increase follows…