December 2002
Fire in a Prison in Iran Leaves 27 Dead and 50 Injured - 2002-12-30
A fire in a prison in northern Iran resulted in 27 deaths and 50 injuries. The incident is believed to have been caused by an…
Jacques Monsieur Convicted in Brussels Court
Jacques Monsieur has been convicted in a Brussels court for illegally selling arms to the Iranian government, receiving a 40-month prison sentence and a fine.…
Bill to Lift Ban on Satellite Dishes in Iran
The Iranian reformist parliament has passed a bill to legalize satellite dishes, which were previously banned and widely ignored. This change allows for the broadcasting…
News and Opinions: Between Two Drops of Water, Sometimes the Distance is an Ocean - 2002-12-15
A demonstration in Paris called for support of Iranian youth and students, coinciding with a radio appeal from Iranian authorities for parents to care for…
Interview with Ms. Ladan Boroumand Regarding the Assassination of Shahpour Bakhtiar - 2002-12-13
The article discusses an interview with Ladan Boroumand about a recent court ruling related to the assassination of Shahpour Bakhtiar, the last Prime Minister of…
Under the Microscope: Student Day and Student Gatherings - 2002-12-07
On Student Day, the Iranian government has denied permission for student gatherings, highlighting ongoing tensions regarding student activism. Additionally, Ahmad Chalabi, a prominent opposition figure…