October 2003
200,000 People Held as Slaves in North Korean Labor Camps - 2003-10-22
A U.S.-based human rights group reports that over 200,000 individuals are enslaved in North Korean labor camps, facing starvation and torture. The report highlights the…
Interview with Saleh Nikbakht, Defense Lawyer of Hashem Aghajari and Abbas Abdi - 2003-10-17
Saleh Nikbakht, the defense attorney for political prisoners Hashem Aghajari and Abbas Abdi, discusses the implications of Shirin Ebadi receiving the Nobel Peace Prize on…
Weekly Discussion: Interview with Shoaleh Saadi - 2003-10-17
The article features an interview with Shoaleh Saadi discussing the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Shirin Ebadi and the situation of political prisoners in Iran.…
Shirin Ebadi Once Again Calls for Immediate Release of All Political Prisoners in Iran - 2003-10-16
Shirin Ebadi has renewed her call for the immediate release of all political prisoners in Iran following her return from receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.…
Report by Shahid: Reflection on the Return of Ms. Shirin Ebadi in the French Press - 2003-10-16
Shirin Ebadi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, has urged Iranian leaders to release journalists and political prisoners during her first press conference in Iran since…
Report by Shahid: Interview with Behrouz Farahani on the Importance of the Nobel Prize - 2003-10-14
Shirin Ebadi left Paris for Tehran, with over 150 supporters at the airport to see her off. Mohammad Reza Shahid interviewed Behrouz Farahani about the…
Mohammad Khatami Advises Shirin Ebadi to Consider the Interests of Islam and Iran - 2003-10-14
Mohammad Khatami congratulated Shirin Ebadi on winning the Nobel Peace Prize but advised her to focus on the interests of Islam and Iran. He criticized…
Ms. Shirin Ebadi Arrives in Iran - 2003-10-14
Shirin Ebadi, a prominent human rights advocate and Nobel Peace Prize winner, arrived in Iran to a warm welcome from thousands of supporters who called…
Sudanese Opposition Leader Released from House Arrest
Hassan al-Turabi, a prominent Sudanese opposition leader, has been released from house arrest after more than two years. His release, ordered by President Omar al-Bashir,…
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize Winner Calls for Release of All Political Prisoners
Shirin Ebadi, an Iranian human rights lawyer and the first Muslim woman from Iran to win the Nobel Peace Prize, has urged her government to…
Shirin Ebadi Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Shirin Ebadi, an Iranian human rights activist, won the Nobel Peace Prize for her advocacy for women's and children's rights. The Nobel Committee recognized her…
Execution of Afsaneh Norouzi Likely in the Coming Days
Afsaneh Norouzi faces imminent execution for killing a security official in self-defense. Her daughter, Mahdieh, pleads for intervention from the judiciary, claiming her mother is…
Interview with Ms. Narges Mohammadi on Political Prisoners of the Islamic Republic - 2003-10-03
Behrouz Abbasi interviews Narges Mohammadi, the wife of political prisoner Taghi Rahmani, focusing on the situation of political prisoners in Iran. The discussion includes listener…
Under the Microscope: Concerning Health Status of Political Prisoners in Iran - Visit of Syrian Vice President to Tehran
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses the alarming health conditions of political prisoners in Iran, prompting calls for action from high-ranking officials. Additionally, the article mentions…