September 2003
Second Appeal of Ms. Amina Lawal - 2003-09-25
Amina Lawal is awaiting a ruling from a Nigerian Sharia court on her second appeal against a death sentence for adultery. The case highlights the…
Cancellation of Stoning Sentence for Woman in Nigeria Convicted of Adultery - 2003-09-25
Amina Lawal's stoning sentence for adultery was overturned by an Islamic court in Nigeria, citing lack of opportunity for defense. This ruling is seen as…
West African Peacekeepers Prepare for Major Movement in Liberia - 2003-09-13
West African peacekeepers are preparing to deploy over 500 soldiers to Buchanan, Liberia, to stabilize areas outside the capital Monrovia amidst ongoing clashes despite a…
France Ends Opposition to Lifting UN Sanctions Against Libya
France has lifted its opposition to the UN sanctions against Libya after an agreement on compensation was reached for the families of victims from a…
France Threatens to Veto Resolution Lifting Economic Sanctions Against Libya - 2003-09-09
The UN Security Council has delayed a vote to lift sanctions against Libya due to France's threat to veto the resolution. The resolution follows Libya's…
Saudi Arabia Beheads Two Men for Drug Trafficking in Jeddah
Saudi Arabia executed two men for drug trafficking, one from Pakistan and the other from Nigeria, in Jeddah. This reflects the country's strict enforcement of…
Families of French Airline Victims Have No Protest Against Lifting Economic Sanctions on Libya
Families of victims from the 1989 U-T-A airline bombing are not protesting the lifting of UN sanctions against Libya until they receive full compensation. The…
Deployment of West African Peacekeepers to Peripheral Areas of Liberia Delayed - 2003-09-07
The deployment of West African peacekeepers to Liberia has been postponed to allow government soldiers to withdraw from the area. This situation arises as civilians…
UN Special Envoy: Need for More Peacekeepers in Liberia - 2003-09-06
The UN Special Envoy to Liberia, Jacques Klein, has called for the deployment of at least 15,000 additional peacekeepers to stabilize the country amidst ongoing…
West African Peacekeepers Urge Thousands of Liberians to Return Home - 2003-09-05
West African peacekeepers are encouraging Liberians to return home, claiming safety in northern Monrovia. Thousands had fled due to reports of violence, but an investigation…
Liberians Welcome Nigerian President - 2003-09-02
Thousands of Liberians welcomed Nigerian President Obasanjo in Monrovia as he visited to support the peace process. His visit follows Nigeria's significant role in stabilizing…
Libya and France Engaged in Drafting Compensation Agreement
Libya and France are negotiating a compensation agreement for victims of a 1989 plane explosion. This deal may influence the lifting of sanctions against Libya,…
New Agreement Between the French Government and Libya - 2003-09-01
The French government has reached a new agreement with Libya for compensation to the families of victims of a 1989 bombing of a French passenger…