August 2003
Interview with the First Female U.S. Ambassador to the UN by Mahtab Farid - 2003-08-30
Mahtab Farid interviews Jeane Kirkpatrick, the first female U.S. Ambassador to the UN, who reflects on the ongoing struggle for women's rights in the U.S.…
Under the Microscope: The Assassination of Ayatollah Mohammad Baqir Hakim in Najaf - Mr. Soleimanpour Will Remain in Prison for Two More Weeks - 2003-08-29
Ayatollah Mohammad Baqir Hakim was assassinated in a bombing in Najaf. Meanwhile, Mr. Soleimanpour, the former ambassador of the Islamic Republic in Argentina, has been…
The U.S. Has Allowed Indonesia to Interrogate Hambali, Suspected Terrorist - 2003-08-28
The U.S. has granted Indonesia permission to interrogate Hambali, a key figure in the Jemaah Islamiyah terrorist network, who was recently arrested in Thailand. The…
Under the Microscope: Bombing at Ayatollah Saeed Hakim's Home in Najaf - 2003-08-25
A bombing occurred at the home of Ayatollah Saeed Hakim in Najaf, raising concerns about security in the region. Additionally, a London court is reviewing…
Under the Microscope: British Police Arrest Mr. Hadi Soleimanpour, Former Ambassador of the Islamic Republic in Argentina - Increasing Role of the United Nations in Security and Reconstruction in Iraq - 2003-08-22
British police arrested Hadi Soleimanpour, the former Iranian ambassador to Argentina, in connection with the 1994 Buenos Aires bombing. This incident follows the conviction of…
Islamic Republic Condemns Arrest of Former Ambassador in Argentina
The Islamic Republic condemned the arrest of former ambassador Hadi Soleimanpour in the UK, who is facing extradition to Argentina for his alleged involvement in…
UK Police Arrest Former Iranian Ambassador to Argentina Hadi Soleimanpour
Hadi Soleimanpour, former Iranian ambassador to Argentina, was arrested in the UK for his alleged role in the 1994 Buenos Aires Jewish community center bombing…
Kofi Annan Describes Attack on UN Office in Baghdad as a Terrorist Crime - 2003-08-19
Kofi Annan condemned the terrorist attack on the UN office in Baghdad, asserting that it cannot justify violence against those aiding Iraq's recovery. The UN…
Proposal to Lift UN Sanctions Against Libya - 2003-08-16
Britain is set to propose lifting UN sanctions against Libya after it accepted responsibility for a 1988 bombing and agreed to compensate victims' families. The…
Testimony in the Trial of Abdul Ghani Mzoudi in Germany - 2003-08-15
The trial of Abdul Ghani Mzoudi, a Moroccan accused of aiding Al-Qaeda in the 2001 attacks, has commenced in Germany. Testimony from Ziad Jarrah's former…
Trial of a Moroccan in Germany Related to the September 11 Terrorist Attacks Has Begun
The trial of Abdelghani Mzoudi, a Moroccan accused of aiding the September 11 hijackers, has commenced in Germany. He faces serious charges including complicity in…
Arrest Warrant Issued for Hadi Soleimanpour, Former Iranian Ambassador to Argentina
An Argentine judge has issued arrest warrants for eight Iranians, including former ambassador Hadi Soleimanpour, related to the 1994 Buenos Aires bombing that killed 85.…
New Anti-Terrorism Law in Indonesia - 2003-08-13
Indonesia is addressing its terrorism issues by considering a new anti-terrorism law amid ongoing investigations into a hotel bombing. The Minister of Security emphasized that…
Charles Taylor, President of Liberia, Agrees to Step Down
Charles Taylor, the President of Liberia, has agreed to resign on August 11 amid escalating conflict in Monrovia. His resignation is contingent upon the arrival…