January 2004
Under the Microscope: The Guardian Council's Approach to Ongoing Sit-ins - 2004-01-29
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh analyzes the Guardian Council's response to ongoing sit-ins and the support expressed by various groups and officials for the protesters. This…
Governor of Kerman: Investigations into Recent Clashes in Khatunabad Have Begun
Investigations have begun into violent clashes in Khatunabad, resulting in 4 deaths and 25 injuries, sparked by protests from workers at a copper smelting plant…
Clashes Between Security Forces and Protesters in Kerman Province - 2004-01-26
Clashes occurred in Babak city, Kerman province, resulting in 4 deaths and 20 injuries during protests by workers over job losses at a copper smelting…
Gathering to Protest the World Economic Forum in Davos - 2004-01-24
A protest against the World Economic Forum took place in Chur, Switzerland, with around one thousand participants opposing economic globalization. While most protests were peaceful,…
Tens of Thousands in Iraq Demand the Execution of Saddam Hussein - 2004-01-20
Tens of thousands of protesters in Iraq, led by young Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, demanded the execution of Saddam Hussein, currently held by U.S. forces.…
Protests Against France's Decision to Ban Hijab - 2004-01-17
Protests erupted in London and Paris against France's proposed ban on hijabs in public schools, with thousands participating, including veiled women. French President Jacques Chirac…
President Bush Laid a Wreath at Martin Luther King’s Grave
President Bush laid a wreath at Martin Luther King's grave in Atlanta, coinciding with what could have been King's 75th birthday. This act was met…
U.S. Soldiers Kill at Least Two Iraqis in Fallujah - 2004-01-13
U.S. soldiers killed at least two Iraqis in Fallujah following a rocket attack on their position, with additional injuries reported. In a separate incident, Ukrainian…
British Soldiers and Iraqi Police Open Fire on Protesters in Southern City of Amara - 2004-01-11
In Amara, British soldiers and Iraqi police fired on armed protesters frustrated by unemployment, resulting in at least 5 deaths. The violence escalated after protesters…
Hezbollah Rally Against Renaming Khaled Islambouli Street
Hezbollah supporters in Tehran protested the renaming of Khaled Islambouli Street to Intifada, which they view as a concession to improving Iran-Egypt relations. The name…
One American Soldier Killed in Attack on Military Base in Central Iraq - 2004-01-03
An American soldier was killed and two injured in a mortar attack on a military base in Iraq. The incident coincided with protests in Baghdad…
Baghdad Protesters Call for Jihad Following U.S. Soldiers' Attack on Mosque - 2004-01-03
In Baghdad, hundreds protested against U.S. forces following an attack on a mosque, demanding jihad due to alleged desecration of the Quran. The U.S. military…
Meeting of Egyptian Presidential Advisor with Yasser Arafat - 2004-01-01
An Egyptian presidential advisor met with Yasser Arafat to discuss a potential ceasefire between Palestinian militants and Israel, expressing hope for future peace negotiations. Meanwhile,…