2015 in politics explained

See also: 2010s political history.

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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 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 .
2. Web site: Yemen president quits amid worsening crisis . Al Jazeera . 2015-01-22 . 2015-01-24.
3. News: Ukraine crisis: Leaders agree peace roadmap . BBC . 12 February 2015 . 12 February 2015.
4. News: Ukraine crisis: Kiev and pro-Russian rebels claim ceasefire was broken '139 times' on first day as both sides fail to withdraw heavy weapons . 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 . 2015-02-17 . 2015-02-17 . London.
5. Web site: 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.
6. Web site: Isis welcomes Boko Haram's allegiance and plays down coalition 'victories'. 12 March 2015. The Guardian.
7. Web site: Saudi and Arab allies bomb Houthi positions in Yemen. 26 March 2015. Aljazeera.
8. News: Saudi Arabia launches airstrikes in Yemen. 26 March 2015. CNN. Almasy. Steve. Hanna. Jason.
9. Web site: 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.
10. News: Ireland Votes to Approve Gay Marriage, Putting Country in Vanguard . The New York Times . 2015-05-23 . 2015-05-23 . Danny . Hakim . Douglas . Dalby.
11. News: India, Bangladesh ratify historic land deal, Narendra Modi announces new $2 billion line of credit to Dhaka - Times of India. . 6 June 2015 . 2016-06-29.
12. Web site: 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.
13. News: Tunisia beach attack: British death toll 'will top 30'. BBC News. 28 June 2015 . en-GB. 2016-06-29.
14. Web site: At least 27 dead in ISIL-claimed Kuwait attack. Diebel. Mathew. June 26, 2015. USA Today. June 29, 2016.
15. News: Cuban flag flies in Washington as relations restored . 2015-07-20 . BBC News . 2015-07-21.
16. News: Turkey strikes Islamic State, Kurdish militants in drive for "safe zone". Toksabay. Ece. 2017-07-25. Reuters. 2017-02-26.
17. Web site: Russia launches airstrikes in Syria amid U.S. concern about targets. Times. Los Angeles. Los Angeles Times. 30 September 2015 . 2016-06-29.
18. News: Lee. Shu-hua. Chang. S.C. President Ma to meet China's Xi in Singapore Saturday (update). 4 November 2015. Central News Agency.
19. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34823938 Paris attacks: 'Three teams' involved - prosecutor Molins
20. News: Saudi Arabia launches 'Islamic military alliance' to combat terrorism. DeYoung. Karen. 2015-12-15. The Washington Post. 2017-02-26.