June 2002
Human Rights Watch Condemns Guardian Council's Rejection of Anti-Torture Bill
Human Rights Watch condemned the Guardian Council's rejection of an anti-torture bill in Iran, stating it undermines both Iranian and international law prohibiting torture. The…
Increase in Marriage Age in Iran - 2002-06-24
Iran has raised the minimum marriage age to 13 for girls and 15 for boys, up from 9 and 14 respectively. The bill was initially…
Iran's Parliament Meeting Behind Closed Doors - June 19, 2002
The Iranian Parliament held a closed-door meeting on June 19, 2002, which Dr. Siamak Shojaei claims highlights the seriousness of the nation's economic crisis. This…
Mahdi Karroubi Arrives in Minsk, Capital of Belarus
Mahdi Karroubi, the Iranian Speaker of Parliament, has arrived in Minsk for a three-day visit to enhance bilateral cooperation with Belarus. His meetings will include…
Under the Microscope: Khatami's Letter to the Conference of Religions - 2002-06-14
The article discusses Khatami's letter to a religious conference and highlights significant political events, including the Belgian Foreign Minister's visit to Iran, the rise in…
Human Rights Watch Criticizes Veto of Torture Prohibition Bill
Human Rights Watch has criticized the Iranian Guardian Council for vetoing a bill that would prohibit the use of torture during interrogations. This veto contradicts…
Mahdi Karroubi Re-elected as Speaker of Parliament for Another Year - 2002-06-12
Mahdi Karroubi has been re-elected as Speaker of the Iranian Parliament for another year, with Behzad Nabavi elected as Deputy Speaker. This election reflects the…
Guardian Council Once Again Rejects Parliament's Bill to Ban Torture
The Guardian Council has rejected a parliamentary bill aimed at banning torture, citing contradictions with Islamic law and lack of clear definitions. This is the…
Intifada Conference Concludes in Tehran - 2002-06-04
The Intifada conference in Tehran ended with participants condemning U.S. policies and holding it responsible for Israeli aggression against Palestinians. Key figures included Iranian leaders…
Under the Microscope: The Intifada Conference in Tehran - 2002-06-03
The article discusses the recent Intifada conference held in Tehran, highlighting the ongoing efforts by Iranian authorities, led by Ayatollah Khamenei, to connect Iran's fate…