Iranian authorities detained an unspecified number of steel mill workers after five weeks of protests over delays in salaries, an agency reported Monday.
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Turkey Revives Ghosts of Gezi Protests as Elections Loom
Three years after she was acquitted over her role in Turkey’s Gezi Park protests, Mucella Yapici was called in last month by police to face more questions.
Jailed Iranian’s Death Angers Human Rights Activists
Jailed Iranian’s death who was on hunger strike to protest his detention by Iran has sparked an outcry from US, rights activists and social media users.
Authorities Escalating Crackdown on Iran Human Rights Lawyers
Iranian authorities recently sentenced at least three lawyers to long prison terms for human rights activism and security forces have arrested another one.
Turkish Doctor Sentenced to Jail on Trumped-Up Charges
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Rival Parties Agree to Hand UN Control of Yemen Port City
Yemen’s two opposing sides outside Swedish capital, Stockholm, both agreed to hand control of key Red Sea port of Hodeida to the United Nations.
Nadia Murad — From Jihadists’ Captive to Nobel Winner
Nadia Murad survived the Yazidis of Iraq, by the Islamic State group before becoming a global champion of their cause and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
Egypt Restricts Yellow Vests Sales to Avoid Copycat Protests
Egypt restricts yellow vests sales to avoid copycat protests during next month’s anniversary of 2011 popular uprising that toppled autocrat Hosni Mubarak.
Turkey Seeks Arrests Over 2013 Occupy Turkey Protests
Turkey seeks arrests over 2013 protests. Prosecutors have issued arrest warrants for a prominent actor, a leading journalist and civil society activists.
Turkey’s Stance on Khashoggi Killing Contrasts With Own Media Rights
Turkey appears to be increasing pressure on Saudi Arabia over the death of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Riyadh’s Istanbul consulate.