February 2004
Over One Million Taiwanese Protest Against China's Missiles - 2004-02-28
Over one million Taiwanese participated in a large protest against Chinese missiles aimed at Taiwan, forming a human chain. The Taiwanese President is seeking re-election…
Clashes Between Moroccan Police and Earthquake Survivors
Moroccan police and soldiers clashed with earthquake survivors protesting the government's inadequate response to a recent disaster that killed 571 people. The situation escalated at…
Teenage Girl Killed in Attack by Muslim Separatists in Kashmir, India - 2004-02-27
A teenage girl was killed and four others injured in a grenade attack by Muslim separatists during a protest in Kashmir against human rights violations.…
Clashes Between Israeli Forces and Palestinian Protesters Outside Al-Aqsa Mosque - 2004-02-27
Israeli security forces engaged in clashes with Palestinian protesters outside the Al-Aqsa Mosque after stones were thrown during prayers. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in…
Two Palestinians Killed in Shooting in the West Bank - 2004-02-26
Two Palestinians were killed by Israeli soldiers during a protest against a security fence in the West Bank. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the…
One Person Killed in Police Shooting in Kashmir, India - 2004-02-26
A police shooting in Kashmir resulted in one death and four injuries during a protest against human rights violations. Hundreds of villagers attempted to disrupt…
Syrian Police Arrest Several Students - 2004-02-26
Syrian police arrested several students protesting the government's decision to stop hiring engineering graduates at Aleppo University. Human rights activists reported the arrests, but the…
Palestinian and Israeli Protesters Flood the Streets of The Hague and Palestinian Cities - 2004-02-24
Protests erupted in The Hague and Palestinian cities as the International Court of Justice began hearings on the legality of Israel's wall in the West…
Israeli Bulldozers Flatten Palestinian Lands
Israeli bulldozers have begun flattening Palestinian lands for a security wall despite ongoing legal proceedings at the International Court of Justice. Palestinian villagers attempted to…
Reactions to the Results of Iran's Elections in French Media and Protests Outside the Iranian Embassy in Paris: Mohammad Reza Shahid - 2004-02-21
The article discusses the reactions of French media to the results of Iran's elections and highlights protests by the Association for the Defense of Political…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Interview with Engineer Mahdavi, Head of the 'Live and Let Live' Association - 2004-02-20
The 'Live and Let Live' Association is urging Iranians in Germany to protest Prince Charles's upcoming visit to Iran in front of the British Consulate.…
Political Activists Told VOA Persian That Many Polling Stations in Major Cities Were Almost Empty - 2004-02-20
Voting for the Islamic Consultative Assembly is ongoing in Iran amid widespread disqualification of reformist candidates, leading to calls for a boycott. Despite reports of…
Protests by Hundreds of Palestinians Against New Israeli Security Measures - 2004-02-18
Hundreds of Palestinians protested new Israeli security measures causing delays for workers, blocking borders with Gaza. The protests were sparked by the death of a…
Under the Microscope: The Letter of Protesting Representatives to Khamenei - 2004-02-18
The article discusses a letter from protesting representatives of the Iranian parliament to Ayatollah Khamenei, addressing significant political concerns. Additionally, it touches on a major…
Hundreds of Palestinians Block Main Border Between Israel and Gaza Strip - 2004-02-17
Hundreds of Palestinians protested by blocking the main border with Israel in response to new security measures that delay workers. The protest was sparked by…
Protests in Haiti - February 16, 2004
Protests in Haiti have escalated with around a thousand demonstrators in Port-au-Prince calling for President Aristide's resignation. Armed groups have taken control of Gonaïves, leading…
Mahdi Karroubi Considers Elections Unfair but Will Participate
Mahdi Karroubi, despite deeming the elections unfair, will participate in the parliamentary elections, believing that reformist presence is crucial. Many reformist parties are boycotting due…
Anti-Government Protests in Haiti - 2004-02-15
Opponents of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide are set to hold anti-government protests in Haiti, despite government forces blocking their planned route. The opposition demands Aristide's resignation,…
550 Reformist Candidates Withdraw from Upcoming Parliamentary Elections
550 reformist candidates have withdrawn from the upcoming parliamentary elections in Iran in protest against the disqualification of thousands of other liberal candidates. This situation…
Opposition Forces Cancel Protest March in Haiti - 2004-02-12
Opposition forces in Haiti canceled a protest march due to road blockades by supporters of President Aristide. This decision came after violent clashes resulted in…
U.S. State Department Expresses Concern Over Palestinian Officials' Actions
The U.S. State Department is concerned about the military trial of four Palestinians accused of involvement in a bombing against an American diplomatic mission. The…
Los Angeles Report: Protests by Iranians in Los Angeles on February 11, 2004
Iranians in Los Angeles protested on the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, leading to traffic disruptions. The event highlights the ongoing political sentiments among the…
Hundreds of Palestinians Protest Trial of 4 Palestinian Men in Gaza - 2004-02-10
Hundreds of Palestinians in Gaza protested the trial of four men accused of involvement in a deadly explosion targeting a U.S. diplomatic convoy. The protestors,…
Under the Microscope: Prince Charles's Visit to Iran and Student Protests - 2004-02-09
Prince Charles visited Iran amid significant student protests at major universities. Dr. Alireza Nourizadeh discusses the implications of the visit and the protests. This situation…
The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Says His Government Will Hold Parliamentary Elections on Schedule
The Iranian President announced that parliamentary elections will proceed as scheduled despite significant protests from reformist leaders over the disqualification of many candidates. Khatami and…
Negotiations on the Reunification of Cyprus - 2004-02-06
Rauf Denktash, the leader of Turkish Cyprus, is set to attend UN-led negotiations for the reunification of Cyprus. He plans to submit a letter of…
The Sit-In Protest of Representatives, Mohsen Younesi - 2004-02-05
After the disqualification of a significant number of parliament members, some representatives staged a sit-in and a political fast, questioning the motives behind their actions…
Report by Shahid: End of Sit-in and Political Fasting of Protest Representatives
Protesting representatives in the Iranian Parliament have ended their sit-in and political fasting. This event is reported by Mohammad Reza Shahid and highlights the ongoing…
Protesters Disrupt Tony Blair's Speech in British Parliament - 2004-02-04
Protesters interrupted Prime Minister Tony Blair during a parliamentary discussion about the Hutton report, which cleared the government of exaggerating Iraq's weapons threat. The incident…
Parliament Elections Will Be Held as Scheduled
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei affirmed that parliamentary elections will proceed as planned despite protests over candidate disqualifications. Government spokesman Abdollah Ramazanzadeh noted that Khamenei agreed to…
Meeting of Dozens of Reformist Legislators with Mohammad Khatami - 2004-02-03
Dozens of reformist legislators met with former President Mohammad Khatami to demand the reinstatement of disqualified candidates and to urge a postponement of the upcoming…
Student March Against Disqualification of Candidates Banned on Wednesday
The Iranian authorities have banned a student march protesting the disqualification of reformist candidates. This decision comes amid ongoing discussions between reformist lawmakers and President…
Islamic Participation Front Boycotts Parliamentary Elections
The Islamic Participation Front has decided to boycott the upcoming parliamentary elections, citing concerns over fairness and the disqualification of their candidates. This decision comes…
Under the Microscope: The Resignation of 125 Members of Parliament and Its International Reflection - 2004-02-02
Around 125 members of the Iranian parliament have resigned, submitting their requests individually to the Speaker. This mass resignation has garnered attention in international media,…
117 Members of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Parliament Resign
117 members of Iran's Parliament resigned in protest against the disqualification of reformist candidates, escalating the electoral crisis ahead of next month's elections. The resignations…