June 2003
Myanmar's Military Government Accuses Westerners and Foreigners of Conspiracy to Create Chaos in the Country - 2003-06-29
Myanmar's military government has accused Western diplomats and foreign journalists of conspiring with pro-democracy activists to incite chaos. This comes amid a crackdown on dissent,…
Prosecutor of the Islamic Republic: Over Four Thousand Arrested During Recent Anti-Regime Protests in Iran
In Iran, over four thousand people were arrested during recent anti-regime protests, with many released shortly after. The protests, which began near Tehran University, called…
Mohammad Khatami, President of the Islamic Republic: Criticism or dissent is free within the framework of the law in Iran
Reformist lawmakers are urging President Mohammad Khatami to investigate the arrests of students during recent anti-government protests in Iran. Khatami claimed that criticism is allowed…
Twenty Years in Prison for Raúl Rivero, Democracy Advocate Journalist in Cuba - 2003-06-24
Raúl Rivero, a Cuban journalist and democracy advocate, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for alleged sabotage and treason, amid claims of U.S. collaboration.…
Abdollah Ramazanzadeh, Spokesman for the Iranian Government: Permission for Demonstrations Inside Universities is Up to University Officials
The Iranian government has stated that permission for demonstrations inside universities is up to university officials, while it will not allow protests outside universities for…
Arrest of Two Women in Mecca Related to Recent Bombings in Riyadh - 2003-06-21
Two women were arrested in Mecca in connection with recent bombings in Riyadh, suspected of involvement in a plot against Islam's holiest city. This follows…