February 2004
Iraq's Shia Leader Seeks UN Guarantees for Elections
Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, the leader of Iraq's Shia community, is calling for international guarantees from the UN to ensure that elections for an independent…
Iranian Human Rights Group: UN Should Pressure for Leadership Change in Iran
An Iranian-American human rights group is calling on the UN to pressure for a leadership change in Iran following a controversial parliamentary election marked by…
Haitian Opposition Requests 24-Hour Extension
Haitian opposition leaders have requested a 24-hour extension to consider an international peace plan amid ongoing political unrest. The U.S. and allies have agreed to…
U.S. Senate Considers Iranian Parliamentary Elections Full of Violations and Corruption
The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution condemning the upcoming parliamentary elections in Iran for being corrupt and undemocratic, led by Senator Sam Brownback. This…
India and Pakistan's Decision to End Five Decades of Hostility - 2004-02-19
India and Pakistan have agreed to negotiations to end five decades of hostility over Kashmir and nuclear issues. The agreement was announced by Pakistan's Foreign…
Philippine Government and Communist Rebels Investigate Human Rights Violations - 2004-02-14
The Philippine government and communist rebels have agreed to investigate human rights violations and formed a joint committee after negotiations in Oslo. The government will…
Turkish and Greek Communities of Cyprus Agree on Negotiation Procedures - 2004-02-13
The Turkish and Greek communities of Cyprus have agreed on negotiation procedures to address the island's division. This agreement is based on a UN proposal,…
Paul Wolfowitz: The War in Iraq Was Necessary - 2004-02-01
Paul Wolfowitz, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense, argues that the Iraq war was justified despite the absence of found weapons of mass destruction. He…
UN Resolution on Imposing Further Sanctions Against Taliban and Al-Qaeda - 2004-02-01
The UN Security Council has approved a resolution to increase sanctions against the Taliban and Al-Qaeda. This decision involves international efforts to combat terrorism and…