April 2002
Ahmad Zeidabadi Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
Ahmad Zeidabadi, a reformist journalist in Iran, has been sentenced to two years in prison for anti-government propaganda and insulting officials. His case highlights the…
Possibility of Constructive Dialogue Between Washington and Tehran - 2002-04-26
Colin Powell indicated that constructive dialogue between the U.S. and Iran could occur if Iran condemns terrorism. He highlighted ongoing grievances against Iran, including its…
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…
Repeated Suspension of Indian Parliament Sessions - 2002-04-22
The Indian Parliament has suspended sessions for the sixth day due to protests from opposition lawmakers regarding the government's response to violent clashes in Gujarat.…
Iran Will Not Be Subject to Special Review by the Human Rights Commission
The UN Human Rights Commission has rejected a resolution condemning Iran for human rights violations, marking the first time in nearly twenty years that such…
Iran in the Mirror of World Media - April 19, 2002
The article discusses various reports on Iran, including the inability of former American hostages to seek damages from the Iranian government, calls from an Iranian…
Leader of the Freedom Movement Returns to Iran
Abraham Yazdi, leader of the Freedom Movement, plans to return to Iran despite an arrest warrant issued against him. He has been in the U.S.…
Los Angeles Report, April 2, 2002: Iran's Treatment of Journalists - 2002-04-08
The article discusses a report by the Committee to Protect Journalists on how Iran treats journalists. It highlights concerns about press freedom and the safety…
Iran in the Mirror of World Media, April 5, 2002
The article discusses various international media perspectives on Iran, highlighting the ineffectiveness of Iran's threats against the West, the plight of its Jewish minority, Iranian…
The U.S. Is Not Seeking War with Iran - 2002-04-06
The article discusses a U.S. official's assertion that the U.S. is not seeking war with Iran, despite President Bush's warnings about Iran's support for terrorism.…
Arrests in Afghanistan - 2002-04-04
Afghan authorities have arrested over 300 individuals linked to a plot against the interim government led by Hamid Karzai, primarily members of Gulbuddin Hekmatyar's Islamic…
Presence of a Member of the Kurdish Workers' Party in Iran
Turkey is investigating reports of Cemil Bayık, a senior member of the Kurdish Workers' Party, being detained in Iran. The Turkish government has requested his…