2015 in politics

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These are some of the notable events relating to politics in 2015.

Events

January

• January 1 – The Eurasian Economic Union comes into effect, creating a political and economic union between Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.[1]
• January 22 – After Houthi forces seize the presidential palace, Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi resigns after months of unrest.[2]

February

• February 12
  • Leaders from Russia, Ukraine, Germany and France reach an agreement on the conflict in eastern Ukraine that includes a ceasefire and withdrawal of heavy weapons. However, several days later, the Ukrainian government and pro-Russian rebels claim that, within its first day, the ceasefire was broken 139 times, as both sides failed to withdraw their heavy weapons and fighting had continued.[3][4]
  • The United Nations Security Council adopts Resolution 2199 to combat terrorism.[5]

March

• March 12 – The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant becomes allies with fellow jihadist group Boko Haram, effectively annexing the group.[6]
• March 25 – A Saudi Arabia-led coalition of Arab countries starts a military intervention in Yemen in order to uphold the Yemeni government in its fight against the Houthis' southern offensive.[7][8]

May

• May 20 – The two constituent republics of Novorossiya, the Donetsk People's Republic and the Luhansk People's Republic, announce the suspension of the Novorossiya project, returning to separate (though internationally unrecognised) states.[9]
• May 23 – Ireland votes to legalize same-sex marriage, becoming the first country to legalize same-sex marriage by popular vote.[10]

June

• June 6 – The governments of India and Bangladesh officially ratify their 1974 agreement to exchange enclaves along their border.[11]
• June 25–26 – ISIL claim responsibility for three attacks around the world during Ramadan:
  • Kobanî massacre: ISIL fighters detonate three car bombs, enter Kobanî, Syria, and open fire at civilians, killing more than 220.[12]
  • Sousse attacks: 22-year-old Seifeddine Rezgui opens fire at a tourist resort at Port El Kantaoui, Tunisia, killing 38 people.[13]
  • Kuwait mosque bombing: A suicide bomber attacks the Shia Mosque Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq at Kuwait City, Kuwait, killing 27 people and injuring 227 others.[14]

July

• July 20 – Cuba and the United States reestablish full diplomatic relations, ending a 54-year stretch of hostility between the nations.[15]
• July 24 – Turkey begins a series of airstrikes against PKK and ISIL targets after the 2015 Suruç bombing.[16]

September

• September 30 – Russia begins air strikes against ISIL and anti-government forces in Syria–in support of the Syrian government.[17]

November

• November 7 – Chinese and Taiwanese presidents, Xi Jinping and Ma Ying-jeou, formally meet for the first time.[18]
• November 13 – Multiple terrorist attacks claimed by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Paris, France, result in 130 fatalities.[19]

December

• December 15 – The Islamic Military Alliance is formed in order to fight terrorism.[20]

References

1. "Договор о Евразийском экономическом союзе". Archived from the original on 2017-12-01. Retrieved 2017-09-11.
2. "Yemen president quits amid worsening crisis". Al Jazeera. 2015-01-22. Retrieved 2015-01-24.
3. "Ukraine crisis: Leaders agree peace roadmap". BBC. 12 February 2015. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
4. "Ukraine crisis: Kiev and pro-Russian rebels claim ceasefire was broken '139 times' on first day as both sides fail to withdraw heavy weapons". The Independent. London. 2015-02-17. Archived from the original on 2022-05-01. Retrieved 2015-02-17.
5. "Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2199 (2015), Security Council Condemns Trade with Al-Qaida Associated Groups, Threatens Further Targeted Sanctions". United Nations. 12 February 2015. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
6. "Isis welcomes Boko Haram's allegiance and plays down coalition 'victories'". The Guardian. 12 March 2015.
7. "Saudi and Arab allies bomb Houthi positions in Yemen". Aljazeera. 26 March 2015.
8. Almasy, Steve; Hanna, Jason (26 March 2015). "Saudi Arabia launches airstrikes in Yemen". CNN.
9. Царьов офіційно визнав крах "проекту Новоросія" [Tsaryov officially acknowledges the collapse of the "Novorossiya project"]. Channel 5 (in Ukrainian). 20 May 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
10. Hakim, Danny; Dalby, Douglas (2015-05-23). "Ireland Votes to Approve Gay Marriage, Putting Country in Vanguard". The New York Times. Retrieved 2015-05-23.
11. "India, Bangladesh ratify historic land deal, Narendra Modi announces new $2 billion line of credit to Dhaka - Times of India". The Times of India. 6 June 2015. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
12. "79 IS killed in Ein al-Arab"Kobane", and an Egyptian captive reveals the mission details". Syrian observatory for Human Rights. June 28, 2015. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
13. "Tunisia beach attack: British death toll 'will top 30'". BBC News. 28 June 2015. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
14. Diebel, Mathew (June 26, 2015). "At least 27 dead in ISIL-claimed Kuwait attack". USA Today. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
15. "Cuban flag flies in Washington as relations restored". BBC News. 2015-07-20. Retrieved 2015-07-21.
16. Toksabay, Ece (2017-07-25). "Turkey strikes Islamic State, Kurdish militants in drive for "safe zone"". Reuters. Retrieved 2017-02-26.
17. Times, Los Angeles (30 September 2015). "Russia launches airstrikes in Syria amid U.S. concern about targets". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
18. Lee, Shu-hua; Chang, S.C. "President Ma to meet China's Xi in Singapore Saturday (update)". Central News Agency. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
19. Paris attacks: 'Three teams' involved - prosecutor Molins
20. DeYoung, Karen (2015-12-15). "Saudi Arabia launches 'Islamic military alliance' to combat terrorism". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2017-02-26.