UN rapporteur Mai Sato has called on Iranian authorities to end excessive force against civilians, restore internet access, and release detained protesters. The appeal follows an investigation into the violent suppression of demonstrations in Iran prior to the war.
IC doctor Diederik Gommers testified before a Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee that the cabinet made a "bad choice" by allowing hospitals to fill up during the second COVID-19 wave. He argued that stricter measures should have been implemented earlier to prevent the healthcare system from becoming overwhelmed.
European gas prices decreased on Monday following the announcement of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The deal is scheduled to be signed in Switzerland this coming Friday.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced in Luxembourg that an international mission involving dozens of countries to secure the Strait of Hormuz is ready for quick deployment. The mission aims to ensure safe passage for shipping in the strategic waterway.
A Lebanese official stated that Lebanon has not been informed about the specific details of an agreement reached between the United States and Iran. The deal is intended as an initial step toward ending the regional conflict, including the fighting in Lebanon.
Last night, 91 asylum seekers were transferred to a sports hall in De Wijk after the registration center in Ter Apel reached full capacity. While some individuals remained on the grounds in Ter Apel, others were provided emergency accommodation by the Red Cross to manage the ongoing housing shortage.