2015 in politics

none 2010s political history in politics 20th century 21st century 22nd century 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 1970s 1980s 1990s 2010–20192010s 2010s 2020s 2030s 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.http://economy.gov.ru/wps/wcm/connect/bb840de1-a37b-4e00-8c62-6e13a59485d1/%D0%94%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B0+%D0%BE+%D0%95%D0%B2%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B7%D0%B8%D0%B9%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BC+%D1%8D%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%BC%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BC+%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%8E%D0%B7%D0%B5.docx?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=bb840de1-a37b-4e00-8c62-6e13a59485d1 Договор о Евразийском экономическом союзе 2017-09-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20171201013526/http://economy.gov.ru/wps/wcm/connect/bb840de1-a37b-4e00-8c62-6e13a59485d1/%D0%94%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B0+%D0%BE+%D0%95%D0%B2%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B7%D0%B8%D0%B9%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BC+%D1%8D%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%BC%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BC+%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%8E%D0%B7%D0%B5.docx?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=bb840de1-a37b-4e00-8c62-6e13a59485d1 2017-12-01 dead January 22 – After Houthi forces seize the presidential palace, Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi resigns after months of unrest.http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2015/01/yemen-president-resigns-amid-political-crisis-2015122135030512445.html Al Jazeera Yemen president quits amid worsening crisis 2015-01-22 2015-01-24 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.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-31435812 Ukraine crisis: Leaders agree peace roadmap BBC 12 February 2015 12 February 2015https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-crisis-kiev-and-prorussian-rebels-claim-ceasefire-was-broken-139-times-on-first-day-as-both-sides-fail-to-withdraw-heavy-weapons-10050624.html https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-crisis-kiev-and-prorussian-rebels-claim-ceasefire-was-broken-139-times-on-first-day-as-both-sides-fail-to-withdraw-heavy-weapons-10050624.html 2022-05-01 subscription live The Independent Ukraine crisis: Kiev and pro-Russian rebels claim ceasefire was broken '139 times' on first day as both sides fail to withdraw heavy weapons 2015-02-17 2015-02-17 London The United Nations Security Council adopts Resolution 2199 to combat terrorism.https://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sc11775.doc.htm Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2199 (2015), Security Council Condemns Trade with Al-Qaida Associated Groups, Threatens Further Targeted Sanctions United Nations 12 February 2015 28 February 2015 March March 12 – The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant becomes allies with fellow jihadist group Boko Haram, effectively annexing the group. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/12/isis-welcomes-boko-harams-allegiance-and-plays-down-coalition-victories Isis welcomes Boko Haram's allegiance and plays down coalition 'victories' 12 March 2015 The Guardian 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. http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2015/03/saudi-ambassador-announces-military-operation-yemen-150325234138956.html Saudi and Arab allies bomb Houthi positions in Yemen 26 March 2015 Aljazeera https://edition.cnn.com/2015/03/25/middleeast/yemen-unrest/ Saudi Arabia launches airstrikes in Yemen 26 March 2015 CNN Almasy Steve Hanna Jason 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.http://www.5.ua/ato-na-shodi/Tsarov-ofitsiino-vyznav-krakh-proektu-Novorosiia-81024.html uk:Царьов офіційно визнав крах "проекту Новоросія" Tsaryov officially acknowledges the collapse of the "Novorossiya project" uk Channel 5 20 May 2015 10 June 2015 May 23 – Ireland votes to legalize same-sex marriage, becoming the first country to legalize same-sex marriage by popular vote.https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/24/world/europe/ireland-gay-marriage-referendum.html?_r=0 The New York Times Ireland Votes to Approve Gay Marriage, Putting Country in Vanguard 2015-05-23 2015-05-23 Danny Hakim Douglas Dalby June June 6 – The governments of India and Bangladesh officially ratify their 1974 agreement to exchange enclaves along their border.http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/India-Bangladesh-ratify-historic-land-deal-Narendra-Modi-announces-new-2-billion-line-of-credit-to-Dhaka/articleshow/47567164.cms 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 2016-06-29 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.http://www.syriahr.com/en/2015/06/28/22128 79 IS killed in Ein al-Arab"Kobane", and an Egyptian captive reveals the mission details June 28, 2015 Syrian observatory for Human Rights June 29, 2016 Sousse attacks: 22-year-old Seifeddine Rezgui opens fire at a tourist resort at Port El Kantaoui, Tunisia, killing 38 people.https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-33306884 Tunisia beach attack: British death toll 'will top 30' BBC News 28 June 2015 en-GB 2016-06-29 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.https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2015/06/26/is-claims-blast-at-shiite-mosque-in-kuwaits-capital/29322539/ At least 27 dead in ISIL-claimed Kuwait attack Diebel Mathew June 26, 2015 USA Today June 29, 2016 July July 20 – Cuba and the United States reestablish full diplomatic relations, ending a 54-year stretch of hostility between the nations.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-33590417 Cuban flag flies in Washington as relations restored 2015-07-20 BBC News 2015-07-21 July 24 – Turkey begins a series of airstrikes against PKK and ISIL targets after the 2015 Suruç bombing.https://www.reuters.com/article/mideast-crisis-turkey-idUSKCN0PZ0A120150725 Turkey strikes Islamic State, Kurdish militants in drive for "safe zone" Toksabay Ece 2017-07-25 Reuters 2017-02-26 September September 30 – Russia begins air strikes against ISIL and anti-government forces in Syria–in support of the Syrian government.http://www.latimes.com/world/europe/la-fg-kremlin-oks-troops-20150930-story.html Russia launches airstrikes in Syria amid U.S. concern about targets Times Los Angeles Los Angeles Times 30 September 2015 2016-06-29 October October 19 – Justin Trudeau wins the 2015 Canadian federal election with a majority government. November November 7 – Chinese and Taiwanese leaders, CCP general secretary Xi Jinping and Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeou, formally meet for the first time.Lee Shu-hua Chang S.C President Ma to meet China's Xi in Singapore Saturday (update) http://focustaiwan.tw/news/afav/201511040001.aspx 4 November 2015 Central News Agency November 13 – Multiple terrorist attacks claimed by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Paris, France, result in 130 fatalities.Paris attacks: 'Three teams' involved - prosecutor Molins December December 15 – The Islamic Military Alliance is formed in order to fight terrorism.https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/saudi-arabia-launches-islamic-military-alliance-to-combat-terrorism/2015/12/15/ad568a1c-a361-11e5-9c4e-be37f66848bb_story.html Saudi Arabia launches 'Islamic military alliance' to combat terrorism DeYoung Karen 2015-12-15 The Washington Post 2017-02-26 References Category:Politics by year Category:21st century in politics Category:2010s in politics Category:Political timelines of the 2010s by year