The Arab League reinstated Syria, ending a 12-year suspension. Western sanctions remain in place, limiting the impact of the decision.
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A Path Toward Judicial Independence In Lebanon
Judicial independence in Lebanon faces major obstacles, including political interference and corruption in the judiciary.
Baluchs In Eastern Iranian Province Defy Protest Crackdown
Protesters marched across the streets in Sistan and Baluchestan January 13, as Iran’s Shia clerical rulers have intensified repression.
Iran’s Protest Supporters Face Arrests, Working Bans
Alavi was reporting on victims of most recent protests… The countrywide protests erupted in autumn after Jina dead in police custody.
Iranian Athletes Killed, Tortured For Supporting Protests
The persecution of athletes for peacefully supporting anti-state protests should be publicly condemned by sports federations worldwide.
Charlie Hebdo Caricatures Iran’s Mullahs
The satirical weekly is publishing a special issue on Wednesday, January 4, mocking Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in support of the protests…
Iran Urged To Free Baha’i Poet Wrongfully Imprisoned
The award-winning author was accused of placing Iranian national security at risk, although there is no evidence to back up this claim.
Iranian Protesters Call For Three-Day Strike As Pressure On Regime Builds
The Iranian State media has denied claims that the “morality police” were shut down as a result of the killing of Mahsa Amini.
Key Iran Labor Sectors Launch Major Strikes
More than three months into anti-state protests across Iran that state security forces have been unable to crush despite the use of lethal force.
Iran Arrests Protest-Supporting Footballer Voria Ghafouri
Iranian security forces have arrested popular football player Voria Ghafouri on charges of “tarnishing the reputation of the national team”.