July 2002
Following the Conviction of a Democratic Rights Activist in Egypt, the U.S. Expresses Regret
The U.S. expressed deep regret over the conviction of Saad Eddin Ibrahim, an American-Egyptian democratic rights activist, who was sentenced to seven years in prison…
Conviction of American-Egyptian National - 2002-07-29
Saad Eddin Ibrahim, an American-Egyptian educator, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for allegedly harming Egypt's reputation and receiving illegal foreign funds. His…
The U.S. Tightens Visa Regulations for Saudi Citizens
The U.S. has tightened visa regulations for Saudi citizens, requiring personal interviews for all applicants and ending a program that allowed third-party applications. This decision…
Iran's Reaction to President Bush's Statement - 2002-07-14
Iranian officials reacted strongly to President Bush's comments supporting a dissenting cleric's resignation, accusing him of trying to create division between the Iranian people and…
President Bush Urges Iranian Leaders to Listen to the People - 2002-07-13
President Bush called on Iranian leaders to heed the people's demands for freedoms and reforms, highlighting ongoing repression of dissent. This comes amid a backdrop…