May 2003
Nigerian President Sworn in for Second Term
Olusegun Obasanjo was sworn in for a second term as Nigeria's president amid allegations of electoral fraud and controversy surrounding the recent elections. His administration…
Rejection of a Muslim Woman's Driver's License Application - 2003-05-28
Soltaneh Freeman, a Muslim woman in Florida, is contesting the requirement to show her face in a driver's license photo, claiming it violates her religious…
Fraud and Violence in Armenian Parliamentary Elections - 2003-05-27
The Armenian parliamentary elections were marred by violence and fraud, as reported by Western observers, indicating the country's lack of readiness for free and fair…
Trial of 23 Individuals in Brussels for Involvement in Terrorist Attacks - 2003-05-22
A trial has commenced in Brussels for 23 individuals accused of plotting terrorist attacks in Europe and participating in the assassination of Afghan commander Ahmad…
Repeated Fraud and Deception in Journalism by a New York Times Reporter
Jason Blair, a reporter for the New York Times, was found to have committed repeated fraud and deception in his journalism, leading to his resignation.…
Guelwaar
The film "Guelwaar" tells the story of the mysterious death of a prominent Senegalese political activist and humanitarian, whose body is mistakenly buried in a…
Negotiations Between the Zimbabwean Government and Opposition - 2003-05-07
The Zimbabwean government and opposition expressed readiness to negotiate after pressure from South African leaders, but both sides refused to drop their preconditions. President Mugabe…
Meeting of Leaders from South Africa, Nigeria, and Malawi with the President of Zimbabwe - 2003-05-05
Leaders from South Africa, Nigeria, and Malawi met with Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai to address the country's political and economic…