February 2003
Armed Man Opens Fire at US Consulate in Karachi
An armed attack on the US consulate in Karachi resulted in the deaths of two police officers and injuries to six others. The attacker has…
Kuwaiti Authorities Arrest 3 Nationals
Kuwaiti authorities arrested three nationals suspected of planning an attack on U.S. forces. The arrests come amid heightened tensions as Kuwait hosts a significant number…
An Inside Look: Interview with Dr. Gholamhossein Khorshidi - 2003-02-24
The article features an interview with Dr. Gholamhossein Khorshidi, a founding member of the National Coalition of Freedom Seekers, discussing the group's activities and the…
Under the Microscope: Increase in Repression Parallel to UN Human Rights Delegation Visit
The article discusses the increasing repression of Iranian activists coinciding with the nearing end of a UN human rights delegation's visit to Iran. Notably, Dr.…
Pakistani Police Suspects Sunni Muslim Militant Group in Attack on Shia Mosque - 2003-02-23
Pakistani police suspect the militant group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi in a deadly attack on a Shia mosque in Karachi, which resulted in nine fatalities. The attack may…
Thousands of Protesters Demand the Resignation of Robert Kocharian, President of Armenia - 2003-02-23
Thousands of protesters in Yerevan are calling for the resignation of President Robert Kocharian following controversial election results that favored him over opposition candidate Stepan…
Interview with Vahid Sazgara Regarding His Father's Arrest - 2003-02-21
Vahid Sazgara discusses the arrest of his father, Engineer Mohammad Mohsen Sazgara, which is linked to a controversial article. This incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding…
Arrest of Two German Merchants for Selling Equipment to the Iraqi Government - 2003-02-21
Two German merchants have been arrested for allegedly supplying electronic equipment to the Iraqi government. This incident highlights ongoing international scrutiny regarding trade relations with…
Eight Individuals Charged with Supporting and Funding a Palestinian Militant Group
Eight individuals have been charged with supporting the Islamic Jihad militant group, with four residing in the U.S. Sami al-Arian, a prominent academic, is identified…
Police in Northern Spain Arrest 13 Individuals on Charges of Ties to Separatist Group ETA - 2003-02-19
Police in northern Spain arrested 13 individuals linked to the separatist group ETA as part of an ongoing crackdown on the organization. This follows the…
Under the Microscope: 5,000 Anti-Saddam Forces Enter Iraq from Iran - 2003-02-19
5,000 Iraqi forces opposed to Saddam Hussein have reportedly entered Iraq from Iran, as detailed in a Financial Times report. Additionally, journalist and political activist…
An Inside Look: Interview with Soheila Sazgara Regarding the Abduction of Her Husband - 2003-02-19
Mohammad Mohsen Sazgara, a reformist journalist and political activist, was arrested in Tehran for criticizing the Iranian government. His wife, Soheila Sazgara, reported that plainclothes…
Mohammad Mohsen Sazgara Arrested by Plainclothes Agents - 2003-02-19
Mohammad Mohsen Sazgara, a reformist journalist critical of Iran's ruling clerics, was arrested by plainclothes agents in Tehran. His arrest coincides with a UN inspection…
Firebombing in South Korean Subway Leaves Over 130 Dead - 2003-02-18
A firebombing in a South Korean subway resulted in over 130 fatalities and many injuries. The attack was carried out by a man with a…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Arrest of 3 Individuals in Connection with Terrorism in Germany - 2003-02-17
Three individuals were arrested in Germany under suspicion of terrorism following searches of 11 locations ordered by the Attorney General. This incident highlights ongoing concerns…
Third Round of Iraq-Kuwait Talks on Gulf War Missing Persons Ends Without Result - 2003-02-16
The third round of talks between Iraq and Kuwait regarding missing persons from the Gulf War concluded without any progress. Kuwait is seeking information on…
Five Hundred Suspected Infiltrators Linked to Al-Qaeda Expelled from Iran - 2003-02-16
Iran has expelled over five hundred individuals suspected of having ties to Al-Qaeda, according to Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi. This move is part of Iran's…
Interview with Gholamreza Mohajerinejad about the Situation of Imprisoned Students - 2003-02-15
Gholamreza Mohajerinejad has been appointed as the representative of the Democratic Front of Iran abroad and discusses the plight of imprisoned students in an interview.…
Five Members of a Terrorist Network Arrested in Bahrain - 2003-02-15
Bahrain has arrested five men allegedly linked to a terrorist network, who were reportedly planning a terrorist act that threatened innocent lives. The arrests come…
A Suspect Linked to Al-Qaeda Arrested in Southwestern Pakistan - 2003-02-14
A suspect linked to Al-Qaeda was arrested in Quetta, Pakistan, during a joint operation by Pakistani security forces and the FBI. This highlights ongoing international…
Anti-Terrorism Police Arrest Four Near Heathrow Airport in London - 2003-02-14
Four individuals were arrested by anti-terrorism police near Heathrow Airport following a security alert involving a suspicious package. The military has been deployed around the…
A Palestinian Bomber Arrested Near Ramallah in the West Bank - 2003-02-10
Israeli forces arrested a Palestinian bomber near Ramallah and shot dead two suspected militants. The bomber, linked to Hamas, had explosives that were neutralized by…
Life Sentence for Chinese Dissident Residing in the U.S. on Charges of Espionage for Taiwan - 2003-02-10
Wang Bingzhang, a Chinese dissident living in the U.S., was sentenced to life in prison in China for espionage and terrorism related to Taiwan. His…
Members of an Islamic Military Group Arrested in Germany - 2003-02-07
Three individuals associated with an Islamic military group were arrested in Germany, and their homes were searched. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding extremist groups…
Mr. Alizadeh's Statements on the Conditional Lifting of Ayatollah Montazeri's House Arrest - 2003-02-05
Mr. Alizadeh, the Attorney General of Tehran, stated that the lifting of Ayatollah Montazeri's house arrest is conditional. Additionally, there are worrying health concerns regarding…
End of Ayatollah Montazeri's House Arrest - 2003-02-01
Ayatollah Montazeri's house arrest has ended, prompting an interview with his son Ahmad Montazeri. This event is significant as Montazeri is a prominent figure in…
Hope for Democracy in Iran?
In a State of the Union address, President Bush praised Iranian reformers, yet the struggle for democracy in Iran faces significant challenges, including government crackdowns…