Human Rights

Martial Law Declared Following Student and Public Protests in Zahedan

Martial law has been declared in Zahedan following widespread protests by students and citizens against the Iranian regime. The protests have spread across various cities…

VOA Persian Jun 24, 2003

Defense & Foreign Affairs Daily: Protests Escalate in Iran - June 24, 2003

Protests against the Iranian government escalated across the country in June 2003, fueled by international support, particularly from the US. The Iranian leadership faced internal…

VOA Persian Jun 24, 2003

French Court Ruling on Eleven Detained Members of the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization - 2003-06-24

A French court has ruled that eleven members of the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization will remain in detention on terrorism-related charges. This follows their arrest during…

VOA Persian Jun 24, 2003

Israeli Army Arrests 150 Palestinian Activists - 2003-06-24

The Israeli army has arrested over 150 Palestinian activists in a security operation in the West Bank, including 130 in Hebron linked to Hamas. This…

VOA Persian Jun 23, 2003

Arrest of Three Iranians by Cypriot Police - 2003-06-23

Three Iranians were arrested in Cyprus after threatening self-immolation in protest of the crackdown on the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization in France. This incident follows similar…

VOA Persian Jun 21, 2003

Interrogation of Arrested Members of the People's Mojahedin Organization - 2003-06-21

French anti-terrorist judges are interrogating 17 members of the People's Mojahedin Organization following a crackdown that resulted in the detention of around 160 individuals. Maryam…

VOA Persian Jun 21, 2003

Indonesian Police Arrest 10 Suspects Linked to Islamic Militancy Group

Indonesian police have arrested 10 suspects believed to be affiliated with the militant group Jamaah Islamiyah, possibly linked to deadly church bombings in 2000. The…

Urgent Action Appeal By Amnesty International Regarding Iranian Refugees - 2003-06-19

Ebrahim Khodabandeh and Jamil Bassam, Iranian refugees, were forcibly returned to Iran from Syria on June 12, 2003, raising fears of torture and incommunicado detention.…

More than 300 people have been arrested in Iran - 2003-06-19

In Iran, over 300 individuals have been arrested amid recent demonstrations, with two fatalities reported. The Iran Democratic Front (IDF) has identified some of the…

Three More Iranians in Europe Set Themselves on Fire in Protest Against the Suppression of MEK Members

Three Iranians in Europe self-immolated in protest against the suppression of MEK members, with one woman dying in the hospital. Protests against the mass arrests…

Amnesty International's Statement in Protest of the Arrest of Mohsen Sazegara and His Son - 2003-06-19

Amnesty International has condemned the arrest of journalist Mohsen Sazegara and his son Vahid, expressing concern over their safety and lack of information regarding their…

VOA Persian Jun 18, 2003

Eighth Night of Protests, Reuters June 18, 2003

Hundreds of Iranians protested for freedom for the eighth night in various cities, facing arrests and police violence. The protests were marked by a cautious…

VOA Persian Jun 18, 2003

Two Iranian Women Set Themselves on Fire Following Recent Arrests of Mujahideen Members in Paris - 2003-06-18

Two Iranian women set themselves on fire in Paris to protest the arrest of Mujahideen Khalq members, highlighting tensions surrounding the group's opposition to the…

For the seventh consecutive night, the Shiraz Gate and Mardavij neighborhoods in Isfahan were the starting point of protests and clashes in Isfahan - 2003-06-17

Protests and clashes erupted for the seventh consecutive night in Isfahan, led by youth and students from Isfahan University, who expressed their anger against the…

Once Again, the U.S. Supported Anti-Government Protests in Iran - 2003-06-17

The U.S. has reiterated its support for anti-government protests in Iran amidst accusations from Tehran of American interference. President Bush characterized the protests as a…

June 17 Report by Associated Press on the Arrest of Mojahedin - 2003-06-17

On June 17, 2003, French police arrested 165 members of the Mojahedin-e Khalq, a group accused of terrorism, and seized $1.3 million along with advanced…

Arrest of Members of the People's Mujahedin Organization by French Police - 2003-06-17

French police arrested 165 members of the People's Mujahedin Organization, including leader Maryam Rajavi, in a large-scale operation. The arrests were ordered by anti-terrorism judge…

VOA Persian Jun 16, 2003

Report on the June Arrest of Mohammad Mohsen Sazgara - 2003-06-16

Mohammad Mohsen Sazgara, along with his son and a newspaper editor, was arrested for allegedly inciting student protests. Sazgara has begun a hunger strike in…

VOA Persian Jun 16, 2003

Iran's Official Protest Against US Support for Student Demonstrations - 2003-06-16

The Iranian government has lodged an official protest against the US for its support of student demonstrations in Iran. Protests have intensified across several cities,…

VOA Persian Jun 15, 2003

The Presence of a Large Number of Police and Basij Forces Silenced the Protesters

Thousands protested in Tehran for the fifth consecutive night, but heavy police and Basij presence suppressed their voices. Protests also occurred in other cities, indicating…

VOA Persian Jun 14, 2003

Behrooz Abbasi's Interview with Manoochehr Mohammadi on Recent Student Protests - 2003-06-14

Manoochehr and Akbar Mohammadi, leaders of the National Union of Students and Graduates of Iran, returned home after four years in prison and discussed recent…

VOA Persian Jun 13, 2003

Third Night of Protests in Iran - 2003-06-13

Protests against the Iranian government continued for a third night, with calls for the ousting of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. The demonstrations were met with…

VOA Persian Jun 11, 2003

Widespread Peaceful Protests Against Khamenei - For Freedom and Democracy - 2003-06-11

Spontaneous protests erupted in Tehran following the siege of student dormitories by security forces, with around 3,000 demonstrators calling for the release of political prisoners.…

VOA Persian Jun 11, 2003