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09:56

Soheila Khaledian, a teacher and civil society activist, has reportedly been arrested in Sanandaj, a city in Eastern Kurdistan.

09:09

At least 3,278 civilians were assassinated and executed from the beginning of March to the end of July 2025, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), a UK-based monitoring group, reported on Sunday.

14:34

“The struggle to liberate the women of Shengal will be our primary duty, and we will remain ready alongside the Yazidi community in all stages of this struggle,” said the Women’s Protection (Defense) Forces (YPJ) in a statement.

14:26

“The Yazidi identity’s legacy of resistance will be protected,” Kongra Star said in a written statement to mark the 11th anniversary of the genocide against the Yazidi community, condemning the genocide.

14:21

The Stiya Nexşa Culture and Art Center has released a dance video to mark the 11th anniversary of the Yazidi genocide perpetrated by ISIS.

15:21

As Israel’s assault on Gaza continues, its new plan for a “humanitarian city” may cause another wave of displacement for Palestinians. The plan aims to confine Gazans to specific zones under tight control.

14:29

Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur launched a social media campaign under the hashtag “#ServeForGaza” on Thursday, calling on the tennis world and everyone to mobilize for Palestinian children.

13:38

Masoumeh Asgari, Masoumeh Nassaji, and Sayeh Seydal, three female political prisoners who were transferred from Evin Prison to Qarchak prison, have been held in solitary confinement since July 27, 2025

13:22

Four Afghan civil society organizations announced Thursday the launch of the People’s Tribunal for Afghan Women, an independent initiative aimed at investigating and exposing the Taliban’s gender persecution.

10:19

‘Children’s rights are violated in Sweida,” said Fatima Bozan, head of the Child Protection Office of the Women's Commission in Kobanê, pointing to the attacks by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and HTS-backed armed groups in Sweida.

10:17

“The genocide committed against the Yazidi people in 2014 is continued in Syria’s city of Sweida today by the same mindset,” said Hediya Şemo, Spokesperson of the Yazidi Women’s Union in Rojava.

09:28

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) raised the alarm on Wednesday over the rising toll of hunger, disease and displacement in various conflict-ridden parts of Sudan.

14:06

The Hîlala Zêrîn Art High School has announced that students can enroll in the school from August 1 and 31.

12:25

The Taliban have recently arrested at least 100 women and girls in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, for allegedly violating dress codes. “Resistance is the road to freedom,” said Yalda Ahmed, an Afghan women's rights activist.

11:53

People of Kobanê have launched a humanitarian aid campaign called, “Tomorrow Will Be Better” to support women and children in Sweida.

15:50

Women in Syria complain about social silence and lack of enforcement for laws against harassment especially in public transport since Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) took power in the country.

15:37

UN experts welcome the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the obligations of States in respect of climate change.

15:33

Mahsa Shafiee, sister of Nima Shafiee who was killed during the “Jin, Jiyan, Azadi” revolutionary uprising, has been released from Iran’s Yasuj Central prison after 12 days in detention.

15:31

Kurdish musician Viyan Kiçî has released the “Bişenga Min” song on the second anniversary of the deaths of Bişeng Brûsk and Sara Hogir.

12:39

Qemer Lîfa Xidir has been waiting for the return of her daughter and grandchildren since they were abducted by ISIS in 2014. “If they return, I will play drums and zurna,” she said.