July 2016
First Military Agreement Between the United States and the Kurdistan Region
On July 12, 2016, the U.S. signed a military cooperation agreement with the Kurdistan Regional Government, committing $450 million to support Peshmerga forces against ISIS.…
Tehran Prosecutor: Selling Clothes with 'Corrupt and Deviant Groups' Symbols is a Crime
Tehran's prosecutor has declared the sale of clothing featuring symbols of corrupt groups a crime, urging police to shut down offending stores. This move highlights…
Draft Letter to the International Olympic Committee: Do Not Let Russia Go to Rio
Prominent sports figures in the U.S. and Canada have drafted a letter urging the International Olympic Committee to bar Russia from the Rio Olympics due…
The Impact of the Nuclear Agreement on Human Rights and Civil Society
Nasrin Sotoudeh discusses the impact of the nuclear agreement on human rights and civil society in Iran, noting that while the situation has not worsened,…
Explosion in Gas Pipeline at Marun Oil Field 4; One Dead and One Injured
An explosion in a gas pipeline at Marun Oil Field 4 resulted in one death and one injury, attributed to safety violations during welding work.…
Austrian Supreme Court Invalidates Presidential Election Results
The Austrian Supreme Court has annulled the results of the recent presidential election, allowing for a re-vote that could potentially elevate the far-right Freedom Party…