February 2003
Under the Microscope: Increase in Repression Parallel to UN Human Rights Delegation Visit
The article discusses the increasing repression of Iranian activists coinciding with the nearing end of a UN human rights delegation's visit to Iran. Notably, Dr.…
Eight Individuals Charged with Supporting and Funding a Palestinian Militant Group
Eight individuals have been charged with supporting the Islamic Jihad militant group, with four residing in the U.S. Sami al-Arian, a prominent academic, is identified…
Police in Northern Spain Arrest 13 Individuals on Charges of Ties to Separatist Group ETA - 2003-02-19
Police in northern Spain arrested 13 individuals linked to the separatist group ETA as part of an ongoing crackdown on the organization. This follows the…
Interview with Mohammad Ali Jadari Foroughi on the Overturning of Hashim Aghajari's Death Sentence - 2003-02-15
The Iranian Supreme Court has overturned the death sentence of Hashim Aghajari, a university professor accused of insulting Islam, following significant public protests. Legal expert…
Life Sentence for Chinese Dissident Residing in the U.S. on Charges of Espionage for Taiwan - 2003-02-10
Wang Bingzhang, a Chinese dissident living in the U.S., was sentenced to life in prison in China for espionage and terrorism related to Taiwan. His…
New Satellite to Soak Up Sun Rays
A new NASA satellite named SORCE has been launched from Florida to study solar radiation and its effects on Earth's climate. This mission aims to…
Sentencing of a Moroccan Man for Supporting September 11 Terrorist Attacks
Mounir El Motassadeq, a Moroccan man, is facing a 15-year prison sentence in Germany for his involvement in supporting the September 11 attacks. Prosecutors allege…
Interview with Ramezan Haji Mashadi, Attorney for Abbass Abdi and Ali Ghazian
Ramezan Haji Mashadi, attorney for reformist Abbass Abdi and pollster Ali Ghazian, discusses their sentencing to prison for allegedly providing information to foreigners. Their polls…
Abdi and Ghazian Sentenced for Selling Information to Foreigners
Abbas Abdi and Hossein Ghazian were sentenced to prison for selling survey data indicating that 74% of Iranians favor resuming talks with the U.S. Their…
Two Farmers Killed in Gaza by Israeli Tank Fire
Two farmers were killed by Israeli tank fire in Gaza, and two other civilians were injured. Additionally, a Palestinian man was sentenced to 27 years…