April 2002
Potential Military Confrontation with Iraq - April 28, 2002
The Bush administration is reportedly preparing for a military action to overthrow Saddam Hussein in Iraq, focusing on airstrikes and ground occupation. The timeline for…
Execution of Six Men in Iran - April 25, 2002
Six men were executed in Iran for armed robbery and threats to national security, with some sentences carried out publicly and others in prison. They…
Execution of Serial Killer
Saeed Hanaei, a man convicted of murdering 16 sex workers, was executed in Mashhad. His actions and subsequent trial highlight issues surrounding the treatment of…
Warning About Pashtun Rights - 2002-04-09
Human Rights Watch has issued a warning regarding racist attacks on Pashtun communities in northern Afghanistan, which could hinder the formation of a new government.…
UN Human Rights Inspector's Report on Iran - 2002-04-04
Morris Kapitorn, the UN human rights inspector, reports that U.S. labeling of Iran as part of the 'axis of evil' has undermined the reformist movement.…