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…
Dissolution of the Freedom Movement of Iran - 2002-07-27
The Revolutionary Court in Iran has dissolved the Freedom Movement of Iran, sentencing over 30 members to prison terms for charges including attempting to overthrow…
Zacarias Moussaoui Retracts Previous Statements on Responsibility for September 11 Attacks - 2002-07-26
Zacarias Moussaoui has retracted his earlier admissions of guilt regarding the September 11 attacks during a federal court hearing. This change came after a judge…
Turkish Deputy Prime Minister's Comments Not Approved by Legislators
Masoud Yilmaz, Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister, failed to secure legislative approval for essential reforms before upcoming elections. The EU is pressing for reforms as a…
Nowruz Newspaper Suspended!
The reformist newspaper Nowruz has been suspended by the Press Court of Appeals in Iran, following accusations of propaganda against the regime and other offenses.…
The 'Customary' and 'Religious' Right to Misconduct Against Women Has Been Legalized!
The Expediency Discernment Council of Iran has approved a legal clause that limits women's rights to request divorce based on specific instances of hardship, including…
Judge Gives Zakaria Moussaoui a Week to Reconsider Guilty Plea - 2002-07-19
Zakaria Moussaoui, believed to be the twentieth hijacker in the September 11 attacks, has been given a week to reconsider his guilty plea. He denies…
Ayatollah Khamenei: Bush's Recent Statement on Iran Has Backfired - 2002-07-18
Ayatollah Khamenei criticized President Bush's recent statement on Iran, claiming it has united the Iranian people against U.S. intervention. Khatami also condemned Bush's remarks and…
Death Penalty Requested for Four Pakistani Men Accused of Rape
A prosecutor in Pakistan is seeking the death penalty for four men accused of raping a woman under the orders of a village council. The…
Third Indictment Issued Against Zacarias Moussaoui - 2002-07-17
Zacarias Moussaoui has received a third indictment related to the September 11 attacks, which could lead to the death penalty. He is the only individual…
Islamic Militants Threaten the Government of Pakistan - 2002-07-17
Islamic militants in Pakistan have threatened violence against anyone who harms Ahmed Omar Sheikh, convicted of murdering journalist Daniel Pearl. Security measures have been heightened…
Accomplices of Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh Threaten Violence
Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh's accomplices have issued threats of violence against anyone who harms him following his death sentence for the murder of journalist Daniel…
Pakistani Officials Prepared to Counter Reactions from Religious Extremists
Pakistani officials are bracing for backlash from religious extremists after a court sentenced Ahmed Omar Sheikh to death for the kidnapping and murder of journalist…
Pakistani Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Three More Individuals
Pakistani prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for three men involved in the kidnapping and murder of journalist Daniel Pearl, who were previously sentenced to…
Pakistani Judge Evaluating Evidence Against 4 Islamist Militants - 2002-07-11
A Pakistani judge is assessing evidence against four Islamist militants accused of kidnapping and murdering journalist Daniel Pearl. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty, while…
Turkish Prime Minister Reviews Economic Issues of the Country - 2002-07-05
Turkish Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit met with coalition partners to discuss the country's economic decline and stock market vulnerabilities. The meeting highlighted ongoing reforms needed…
Trial of Main Suspect in Daniel Pearl's Murder Nears Conclusion
The trial of Ahmed Sheikh Omar, the main suspect in the murder of journalist Daniel Pearl, is concluding with defense attorneys seeking his acquittal, claiming…
Los Angeles Report: Interview with Dr. Parviz Mamnoon on Iran's Visual Culture - 2002-07-01
Dr. Parviz Mamnoon, a former professor at the University of Tehran, is now in Austria discussing Iranian visual culture through his interpretations of dramatic literature.…