November 2003
Reuters: Caspian Sturgeon on the Brink of Complete Extinction - 2003-11-19
The sturgeon population in the Caspian Sea has plummeted by 90% over the last 30 years, with Iran being the only country taking action against…
OSCE to Present Final Report on Azerbaijani Presidential Elections This Week - 2003-11-18
The OSCE will release its final report on the Azerbaijani presidential elections, revealing that international standards were not met during the voting. Ilham Aliyev is…
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: Last Month's Elections in Azerbaijan Were Not Democratic
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe criticized the Azerbaijani presidential elections held on October 15, 2003, deeming them undemocratic. The report emphasizes a…
Continued Confrontation of the President of Georgia with the Opposition
The ongoing confrontation in Georgia involves President Edward Shevardnadze and opposition leaders demanding his resignation following disputed election results. Thousands protested in Tbilisi, while opposition…
The First Photography of Iran's Historical Sites Ordered by Naser al-Din Shah
Naser al-Din Shah Qajar ordered the first photography of Iran's historical sites in 1266 AH, commissioning Jules Richard, who could not complete the task. The…
International Environmental Group Opposes Financing for Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Oil Pipeline
An international environmental group is opposing financial support for the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline, citing environmental risks and violations of international standards. The European Bank for…
Visit of the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression to Iran - 2003-11-04
The UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression, Ambeyi Ligabo, has arrived in Iran for a visit from November 4 to November 10 to meet…