November 2017
A Court in Argentina Sentences 48 Defendants of the 'Dirty War' to Prison
A court in Argentina has sentenced 48 former military personnel for their roles in the 'Dirty War,' specifically related to 'death flights' that eliminated political…
North Korea Fired a New Ballistic Missile
North Korea has launched a ballistic missile, marking its first such action since mid-September. The South Korean and U.S. military are assessing the situation, and…
Kenyan President Sworn In After Months of Electoral Turmoil
Uhuru Kenyatta was sworn in for his second presidential term amid ongoing violence and protests in Kenya. Opposition leader Raila Odinga condemned the legitimacy of…
Chaos in the Bread Market
The Iranian government has approved a 15% increase in bread prices, leading to immediate price hikes in bakeries and concerns about further exploitation by bakers.…
Nasrin Sotoudeh Refuses to Attend Evin Prosecutor's Office Due to 'Lack of Legal Formalities'
Nasrin Sotoudeh, a prominent human rights lawyer, has refused to attend a summons from the Evin prosecutor's office, citing a lack of legal formalities and…
Window: Examination of the UN Third Committee Resolution; 'Continued Human Rights Violations in Iran'
The UN Third Committee passed a resolution condemning Iran for ongoing human rights violations, including executions and the treatment of minorities. The Iranian government rejected…
15% Increase in Traditional Bread Prices Starting December 1; Bakeries Begin Overcharging
The price of traditional bread in Iran is set to increase by 15% starting December 1, but some bakeries have already begun to raise prices…
34 Human Rights Organizations Call on UN Third Committee to Adopt Resolution on Iran
34 human rights organizations have urged the UN to adopt a resolution on Iran's human rights violations. The call comes as a vote is imminent…
International Flights to Two Government-Controlled Areas of Yemen Resumed
The Yemeni government announced the resumption of international flights to Aden and Sayda following a blockade by a Saudi-led coalition aimed at preventing arms transfers…
Latest Status of Mohammad Ali Taheri's Case and Other Political-Prisoners
Mohammad Ali Taheri's death sentence has been annulled again by the Supreme Court, while the detention of journalists Yaghma Fashkhami and Sasan Aghaei continues without…
Spain Requests Extradition of Ousted Catalonia Leader from Belgium
The Supreme Court of Spain has issued an arrest warrant for Carles Puigdemont, the ousted leader of Catalonia, requesting his extradition from Belgium. Puigdemont faces…
Iraqi Parliament Declares Displaying and Carrying the Israeli Flag a Crime
The Iraqi Parliament has declared the display of the Israeli flag a crime following its appearance at Kurdish independence demonstrations. Speaker Salim al-Jabouri emphasized that…