The family of Jamshid Sharmahd, an Iran-born German citizen, does not trust the Iranian government’s announcements regarding his fate, with the judiciary stating he died before his death sentence could be carried out. Sharmahd, accused of “corruption on earth” and involvement in a bombing, was abducted in 2020 by Iranian agents, leading to his trial and conviction. His daughter calls for independent investigations by the US and German governments, while international human rights groups demand transparency and accountability in determining Sharmahd’s true fate and condemning his treatment by Iranian authorities.
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‘The marshes are dead’: Iraqi buffalo herders wander in search of water
Iraqi buffalo herder Watheq Abbas faces dire challenges as persistent drought and climate change shrink the wetlands that sustain his livelihood, with his herd dwindling from 120 to 30 buffaloes due to water scarcity and pollution. As the ecosystem deteriorates and traditional ways of life vanish, local residents, including Abbas and others, grapple with the loss of their water sources and the threat of extinction for their livestock. Want More Context? 🔎
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