March 2016
Netanyahu Criticizes Senators Opposing Human Rights Violations Against Palestinians
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu criticized a letter from eleven U.S. senators calling for the suspension of aid to Israel over human rights violations against Palestinians.…
Criticism of Workers' Conditions Involved in the Construction of Qatar's Stadiums
Amnesty International has reported serious human rights violations against workers in Qatar's stadium construction for the 2022 World Cup, including poor living conditions and confiscated…
Roots of Opposition to Gender Equality Laws Regarding Women
The article discusses an interview with Laleh Eftekhari, a conservative Iranian parliament member, who argues that gender equality laws are detrimental to women in Iran.…
Ministry of Interior Unaware of Reasons for Annulment of Votes in Isfahan
The Iranian Deputy Minister of Interior, Hossein Ali Amiri, stated that the ministry has not been informed about the reasons for the annulment of votes…
At least 13 people killed in two accidents in Fars
At least 13 people died in two separate traffic accidents in Fars province, Iran, within 25 minutes of each other. The incidents highlight ongoing issues…
The Nobel Academy Condemns Salman Rushdie's Death Fatwa After 27 Years
The Royal Swedish Academy has condemned the 1989 death fatwa against Salman Rushdie, issued by Ayatollah Khomeini, after 27 years of silence. This condemnation highlights…
Isfahan Governor Calls for Explanation Regarding Invalidated Votes of Third Elected Member of Parliament
The governor of Isfahan announced that the Guardian Council has invalidated the votes of Mino Khaleghi, the third elected member of parliament from Isfahan. Khaleghi,…
Iranian Refugee: If I Had Known the Conditions, I Would Never Have Left Iran
Australian officials are facilitating the return of Iranian refugees who withdraw their asylum claims, yet many remain in camps unwilling to return. A controversial law…
Iran's Ministry of Science to Address Thesis Buying and Selling
The Iranian Ministry of Science is taking steps to combat the buying and selling of academic theses, labeling it a serious violation. Deputy Minister Vahid…
Kerry to Visit Moscow for Talks on Withdrawal of Russian Forces from Syria
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is set to visit Moscow to discuss the withdrawal of Russian forces from Syria, following President Putin's announcement of…
When Erdogan's Wife Considers Ottoman Harem as a School for Women's Education
Emine Erdogan, the wife of Turkey's president, has controversially described Ottoman harems as schools for women, sparking backlash from women's groups and political figures. Her…
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 Two Turkish Police Officers and Injuries to Dozens Following Car Explosion
A car explosion in Turkey's Nusaybin killed two police officers and injured 35 others, attributed to the PKK. This incident follows an armed attack in…
Parliament Elections and 'Enforcement of Law' for the President of the Shooting Federation
Seyed Mahdi Hashemi, president of the Shooting Federation, failed to secure a seat in the Tehran parliamentary elections, despite holding both positions simultaneously. This situation…