April 2004
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Meeting of the German Minister of Agriculture and Nutrition with the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic
The German Minister of Agriculture and Nutrition, Renata Kunas, met with the Iranian Ambassador, Shams al-Din Kharaqani, in Berlin. This meeting highlights ongoing diplomatic engagements…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Two-Day Anti-Semitism Conference in Germany Concludes
A two-day conference on anti-Semitism in Berlin concluded with a commitment from the OSCE to combat anti-Semitic activities across its 55 member states. This initiative…
Spanish Prime Minister: We are collaborating with France, Germany, and the USA for the reconstruction of Iraq
Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is working with France, Germany, and the USA on a new UN resolution for Iraq's reconstruction. This marks…
Interview with Mr. Mahmoud Rafi, Secretary of the Human Rights Defense Association in Iran - 2004-04-28
Mr. Khatami addressed young people, clarifying that he never claimed there are no political prisoners in Iran. Ibrahim Bi Parva interviewed Mahmoud Rafi, who questioned…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Closure of the Goethe Institute in Tehran - 2004-04-26
The Goethe Institute in Tehran has been closed, prompting an interview with political and human rights activist Nasrin Basiri. This closure raises concerns about cultural…
Sunday Night Phone Program, April 25: Conversation with the Secretary of the Society for the Defense of Human Rights in Iran - 2004-04-25
Mr. Mahmoud Rafie discussed the future of human rights in Iran and the situation of political prisoners in a conversation with Voice of America. The…
Under the Microscope: European Officials' Priorities in Meeting with Iran's Foreign Minister and the Situation in Iraq - 2004-04-21
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses the priorities of European officials during their meeting with Iran's Foreign Minister, focusing on the situation in Iraq and a…
Nasrin Mahdavi Report: Commemoration Ceremony for the Victims of Mykonos - 2004-04-21
A commemoration ceremony for the victims of the Mykonos incident took place in Berlin, featuring an interview with participant Hamid Nozari. This event highlights ongoing…
Foreign Peacekeepers Will Be Needed in Afghanistan for Another Ten Years - 2004-04-17
Hamid Karzai, the head of Afghanistan's transitional government, asserts that foreign peacekeepers will be necessary for another decade as the country builds a stable government.…
Nasrin Mahdavi's Report: Interview with Dr. Rangin Dadfar Spanta on Afghanistan - April 13, 2004
Dr. Rangin Dadfar Spanta, an Afghan expert, shared insights on the Berlin Conference and Afghanistan's reconstruction efforts in an interview. This discussion highlights the international…
Nasrin Mahdavi's Report: The Political Situation in Iran and the Future - April 11, 2004
On April 10, 2004, the Iranian Democratic Movement held a discussion in Berlin with political experts and activists about Iran's political situation and future. This…
Under the Microscope: The Afghanistan Conference in Berlin and the Major Gathering of the National Front and Iranian Republicans
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh analyzes the recent Afghanistan conference held in Berlin and the significant gatherings of the National Front and Iranian Republicans in Stockholm…
China Waives Claims Against Afghanistan
China has decided to waive its financial claims against Afghanistan, as announced by the Chinese Foreign Minister at a Berlin conference. This decision reflects China's…
End of the International Conference on Aid to Afghanistan - 2004-04-01
The international conference in Berlin concluded with donor countries pledging billions for Afghanistan's reconstruction and security ahead of its first democratic elections. Key figures include…