June 2003
Complaint Against Human Rights Watch - 2003-06-28
A complaint was made to Human Rights Watch regarding their request for Ayatollah Khamenei to use his power against pressure groups in Iran. The author…
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…
Protests on June 21 in Rasht
Students at Guilan University in Rasht protested for the third day, demanding the resignation of President Mohammad Khatami. The protests escalated with increased tensions between…
Iran: End Vigilante Attacks - June 20, 2003
Human Rights Watch urges Iran to end violent attacks on student protesters and calls for an independent inquiry into the government's role in these assaults.…
Nazi Baghlari's Report: Independent Commission to Investigate Government's Role in Violence Against Students in Iran - 2003-06-20
A human rights organization in New York has urged Ayatollah Khamenei to establish an independent commission to examine the government's involvement in violence against students.…
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…
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…
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…
Iranians Stage Rallies at Embassy, Ottawa - June 17, 2003
Iranians in Ottawa are protesting in solidarity with pro-democracy rallies in Iran, where at least one protestor has died. The demonstrations, which will continue until…
Sixth Day of Clashes in Tehran - 2003-06-15
The sixth day of student protests in Tehran against the Iranian government has seen President Bush supporting the demonstrators, while Iranian authorities criticize U.S. interference.…
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…
On the Fourth Night of Iranian Protests, Gunfire Was Heard - 2003-06-14
On the fourth night of protests in Iran, gunfire was reported as police and extremist forces clashed with students. The protests are fueled by anger…
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…
The U.S. Government Welcomes Iranian Protests Against the Clerical Regime - 2003-06-13
The U.S. government has expressed support for recent protests in Iran against the clerical regime, highlighting concerns over the treatment of demonstrators. Thousands of Iranians…
If the Iranian Clerical Regime Does Not Fall, Bush and Blair Will Be Ashamed - 2003-06-12
Michael Ledeen argues that the Iranian regime's survival would lead to embarrassment for Bush and Blair, drawing parallels with the Soviet Union's fears. He emphasizes…
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Request to Radical Basij Forces - 2003-06-12
Ayatollah Khamenei has requested radical Basij forces to refrain from intervening in ongoing protests against the Iranian regime. Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the…
POLICYWATCH #766: IRAN: DEMONSTRATIONS, DESPAIR, AND DANGER - June 12, 2003
On June 11, 2003, 3,000 demonstrators gathered near Tehran University demanding the release of political prisoners, coinciding with critical letters from clerics and Majlis members…
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.…