August 2003
Russia's Resolution to Increase UN Role in Iraq - 2003-08-30
Russia has finalized a draft resolution to enhance the UN's role in post-war Iraq, a move supported by President Putin following discussions with international leaders.…
Nasrin Mahdavi's Interview with Abdolreza Karimi on the Mass Execution of Political Prisoners by the Islamic Regime
In September 1988, after the Iran-Iraq war ended, many political prisoners were executed in Iran. The interview features Abdolreza Karimi, a member of the European…
Nasrin Mahdavi's Report: European Countries' Reaction to Colin Powell's Request to the Security Council - 2003-08-23
Colin Powell urged the UN Security Council to issue a new resolution supporting U.S. and British military efforts. This request prompted various reactions from European…
Interview with Sayeed Saeedi Sirjani about Women's Rights - 2003-08-21
Sayeed Saeedi Sirjani discusses women's rights in Iran and the recent rejection by the Iranian parliament of a resolution to join an international convention aimed…
Voting on Lifting Sanctions Against Libya Delayed - 2003-08-21
The vote on lifting sanctions against Libya has been postponed due to disagreements between France and Britain. Libya's agreement to compensate victims of a past…
Washington is drafting a new resolution regarding assistance from UN member states in the reconstruction of Iraq - 2003-08-21
Washington is drafting a new resolution to encourage more UN member states to support the U.S.-led coalition in Iraq's reconstruction. Colin Powell emphasized the importance…
Libya Begins Transfer of $2.7 Billion to a Trust Account
Libya has initiated a $2.7 billion transfer for compensating families of victims from a 1988 plane explosion. In response to this, Britain and Bulgaria are…
UN Security Council Resolution 1483 and the Order to Lift Economic Sanctions Against Iraq - 2003-08-19
Vladimir Putin has lifted economic sanctions against Iraq, aligning with UN Security Council Resolution 1483, which calls for the end of restrictions on non-military goods…
2.7 Billion Dollars Compensation to Survivors of French Passenger Plane Explosion - 2003-08-19
Britain is pushing to lift sanctions on Libya after it accepted responsibility for a 1988 plane explosion. France threatens to veto this resolution unless better…
Mexico's Government Files Complaints with the World Trade Organization - 2003-08-19
The Mexican government has filed complaints against the United States at the World Trade Organization, alleging unfair taxes on its imported goods. They are seeking…
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…
Nazi Baghlari Report: Draft Resolution on Iraq - 2003-08-14
The UN Security Council is in the process of examining a new draft resolution concerning Iraq. This involves international diplomatic efforts regarding Iraq's situation post-invasion.…
Russia Calls for Adoption of a New Resolution in the Process of Forming a Permanent Government in Iraq - 2003-08-07
Russia has called for a new UN resolution to clarify the formation of a permanent government in Iraq, recognizing the U.S.-appointed governing council. This request…
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…
UN Resolution Passed for Deployment of International Peacekeepers in Liberia - 2003-08-02
The UN Security Council has approved a resolution for a peacekeeping mission in Liberia, led by ECOWAS, amid ongoing civil conflict. The U.S. will support…