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Peace news — August 29, 2026

Publications tagged with Peace published on August 29, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  2. PoliticsRegulatorsPeace

    FBI Eases Hiring Rules on Prostitution, Bestiality

    The FBI has reportedly loosened its hiring standards, no longer automatically disqualifying applicants who have engaged in prostitution or bestiality. The change comes as the bureau faces a staffing crisis, having lost over 1,000 special agents in 2025. Under the new rules, prostitution is no longer a barrier if it occurred fewer than three times more than a decade ago, and bestiality may be overlooked if committed as a minor. Critics argue this reflects a recruiting problem, while former officials express concern about security vulnerabilities.
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  3. PoliticsPeaceCorruptionMiddle East

    Iran Executes Over 500 in 2026

    According to multiple human rights organizations, Iran has executed over 500 people in 2026. The surge includes executions related to anti-government protests and involves individuals arrested during these protests. The United States has urged Iran to halt executions. The Norway-based Iran Human Rights organization reported at least 511 executions, including 29 related to protests and 20 Afghan citizens.
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  4. PoliticsBillJudiciaryPeaceMiddle East

    Montenegrin Official's Support for War Criminal Ratko Mladić Sparks EU Concerns

    Montenegrin officials, including President of Parliament Andrija Mandić, have been criticized by EU officials and political parties for supporting convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić. Vatroslav Belan, a leader of the European Union, stated that mourning for Mladić is not compatible with building a 'European Montenegro'. Mandić's party defended his statement as the stance of the parliament, not government policy. Montenegro's lack of serious engagement in confronting its past during the wars of the 90s has also been criticized.
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