October 2003
Police in Pakistan Arrest Senior Opposition Leader
Makhdoom Javed Hashmi, a senior opposition leader in Pakistan, was arrested for allegedly defaming the army and inciting rebellion among soldiers. His arrest has sparked…
Trial of Two Indonesians Linked to Last Year's Deadly Bali Bombings Has Begun
The trial of two Indonesians accused of aiding the main suspects in the Bali bombings has commenced. One has been linked to renting a house…
Raouf Arefoglu, Deputy of the Musavat Party of Azerbaijan, Arrested
Raouf Arefoglu, a prominent opposition figure in Azerbaijan and deputy of the Musavat Party, was arrested for allegedly organizing unrest following the recent presidential elections.…
Head of Russia's Largest Oil Company Accused of Fraud
Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the head of Yukos Oil and Russia's richest man, has been arrested and imprisoned on multiple fraud charges, including tax evasion. His arrest…
Approximately 600 People Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorist Activities in Saudi Arabia - 2003-10-23
Around 600 individuals have been arrested in Saudi Arabia following a bombing in Riyadh. Prince Turki al-Faisal confirmed that some detainees have been released while…
Under the Microscope: The Reaction of Nationalists to the Signing of the Additional Protocol - 2003-10-23
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses the reactions of nationalists and international responses to Iran's signing of the Additional Protocol concerning nuclear weapons. He also addresses…
Lebanese Man Arrested on Suspicion of Attempting to Establish a Terrorist Camp in the U.S.
Osama Qusair, a 37-year-old Lebanese man, was arrested in Sweden on suspicion of attempting to establish a terrorist training camp in the U.S. U.S. officials…
Indictment Against Four More Suspects of the Bali Bombing
Indonesian prosecutors have indicted four additional suspects linked to the 2002 Bali bombings, which killed 202 people. Two suspects face potential death sentences for aiding…
Expulsion of 15 Palestinians from Their Homes in the West Bank - 2003-10-14
The Israeli army has expelled 15 Palestinians from the West Bank, citing security concerns and suspicions of ties to militant groups. Palestinian leaders have condemned…
Join Us in Protest Against the Death Sentence for Afsaneh Norouzi - 2003-10-14
Afsaneh Norouzi faces a death sentence for killing a man who allegedly attempted to assault her, claiming self-defense. The Women's Cultural Center is organizing a…
The U.S. Defends Its Treatment of Taliban and Al-Qaeda Suspects at Guantanamo Bay - 2003-10-11
The U.S. has defended its treatment of Taliban and Al-Qaeda suspects at Guantanamo Bay, labeling them as enemy combatants. The International Committee of the Red…
Formal Charges Filed Against Former Muslim Chaplain of U.S. Military Detention Center
James Yee, a former Muslim chaplain at Guantanamo Bay, has been formally charged by the U.S. Army with disobeying orders and mishandling classified information. He…
Mohsen Sazgara, Dissident Journalist in Iran, Released
Mohsen Sazgara, a prominent dissident journalist, was released from prison after his family paid a substantial bail. He had been jailed for allegedly inciting student…