Amirkabir University of Technology
June 2003
Israel Dismantles All Its Checkpoints Along the Northern-Southern Gaza Strip - 2003-06-30
Israel has removed all its checkpoints along the Gaza Strip, allowing Palestinians to move freely for the first time in over two years. This action…
Abu Haidar Abdul-Munim Arrested on Charges of Corruption and Kidnapping in Iraq - 2003-06-30
Abu Haidar Abdul-Munim, appointed by the U.S. to oversee Najaf, was arrested by American forces on charges of corruption and kidnapping, alongside 61 of his…
A Former Argentine Officer to be Tried for Murder and Terrorism in Spain
Richard Cavallo, a former Argentine naval officer, is being tried in Spain for murder and terrorism linked to human rights abuses during Argentina's military dictatorship.…
Palestinian Officials: Hamas and Islamic Jihad to Announce a Halt in Attacks on Israel
Palestinian officials announced that Hamas and Islamic Jihad plan to declare a ceasefire in their attacks on Israel, pending Israeli agreement to certain conditions. The…
U.S. Embassy Vehicle Encountered by Two Roadside Bomb Explosions in Gaza Strip - 2003-06-28
A U.S. Embassy vehicle was targeted by two roadside bombs in northern Gaza, but no injuries occurred. The incident is linked to ongoing military withdrawal…
A Palestinian Leader: Announcement of a Temporary Ceasefire with Israel Within the Next Twenty-Four Hours - 2003-06-28
A Palestinian militant leader announced that three major groups will declare a temporary ceasefire with Israel within 24 hours, contingent on several conditions. This follows…
Palestinian militant leaders have agreed to cease attacks on Israelis for three months - 2003-06-27
Palestinian militant leaders have agreed to a three-month ceasefire from attacks on Israelis, in exchange for halting Israeli military strikes against Palestinians. The agreement involves…
Dutch Court Sentences Seven Members of a Chinese Criminal Gang
A Dutch court has sentenced seven members of a Chinese criminal gang for their role in the smuggling and subsequent deaths of 58 illegal immigrants.…
Designer and Mastermind of Riyadh Suicide Bombings Arrested - 2003-06-27
Ali Abdulrahman al-Faqasi al-Ghamdi, the mastermind behind the May 12 Riyadh suicide bombings, has been arrested after surrendering to police. This arrest is part of…
Agreement Among Three Palestinian Extremist Groups to Declare Temporary Ceasefire with Israel - 2003-06-25
Three Palestinian extremist groups, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad, have agreed to a temporary ceasefire with Israel for three months. However, ongoing violence and Israeli…
Five Suspects Detained in Malawi Handed Over to U.S. Authorities - 2003-06-25
Five suspects linked to Al-Qaeda were arrested in Malawi and subsequently handed over to U.S. authorities, despite a prior court ruling against their expulsion. The…
One Person Killed in Last Night's Earthquake in Western Iran - 2003-06-25
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck Aligudarz in western Iran, resulting in one fatality and the death of several livestock. This follows a stronger earthquake in…
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…
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…
President Bush Accuses Hamas of Disrupting Middle East Peace Process - 2003-06-15
President Bush has accused Hamas of undermining the Middle East peace process and called for strong action against the group. He believes peace is achievable…
Ariel Sharon: Attacks Against Suspected Militants Will Continue - 2003-06-15
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon announced the continuation of attacks against suspected militants following a week of violence that resulted in numerous casualties. He emphasized…
Continuation of Security Negotiations Between Israel and Palestine - 2003-06-14
Palestinian officials are prepared to assume security responsibilities in areas vacated by Israel, as stated by Minister Nabil Amr following a meeting led by Yasser…
Thai Prime Minister: Islamic Guerrillas Planned Bombings at Embassies in Bangkok - 2003-06-14
Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra revealed that Islamic guerrillas planned bombings at embassies in Bangkok during an upcoming APEC summit. Three Thai Muslims were arrested…
Arrest of Three Muslim Thais Linked to Terrorist Network Jemaah Islamiyah - 2003-06-11
Three Muslim Thais were arrested in Thailand for their alleged involvement with the terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah and plotting attacks on Western embassies. This incident…
Indictment Against Charles Taylor, President of Liberia, for Crimes Against Humanity - 2003-06-04
The Special Court for Sierra Leone has indicted Charles Taylor, the President of Liberia, for crimes against humanity related to the Sierra Leone civil war.…
Report by Shahid: Arrest of an Al-Qaeda Member in Morocco - 2003-06-04
A member of Al-Qaeda has been arrested in Morocco for involvement in a recent suicide bombing in Casablanca. The individual is of French nationality, highlighting…
Ariel Sharon is Conditionally Supportive of the Ceasefire Idea - 2003-06-01
Ariel Sharon has expressed conditional support for a ceasefire with Palestinian militant groups, contingent upon disarmament efforts. This development comes ahead of a meeting with…