April 2004
Short-term Security Alert at the White House - 2004-04-23
A steam pipe explosion near the White House led to a short-term security alert and street closures. Two individuals were injured in the incident, which…
Iranian Prisoners in Need of Medical Treatment, United Press - April 23, 2004
An American organization has called on the Bush administration to intervene for the medical treatment of two Iranian political prisoners, Manoochehr and Akbar Mohammadi. Both…
The Dalai Lama, Exiled Religious Leader of Tibet, Travels to Canada for a Series of Lectures
The Dalai Lama is in Canada for lectures and discussions, joined by Shirin Ebadi and Desmond Tutu. He is expected to meet with Canadian Prime…
Political Prisoners in the Slaughterhouse of Political Deals: EDA - April 17, 2004
The article discusses the plight of political prisoners in Iran, highlighting the government's human rights abuses and the complicity of the Syrian government in the…
Transfer of Sovereignty to Iraqis Approaches
The transfer of sovereignty to Iraqis is set for June 30, amidst efforts by factions, including remnants of Saddam's regime and Muqtada al-Sadr's militia, to…
Iran's U-23 Football Team Defeats China 2-1
Iran's U-23 football team defeated China 2-1 in a crucial Olympic qualifying match, bouncing back from a previous loss. The victory puts Iran in a…
Palestinians Condemn President Bush's Approval of Israeli Plan - 2004-04-16
Palestinians are protesting President Bush's support for an Israeli plan that restricts their return and maintains Jewish settlements. Thousands demonstrated in Gaza and other locations,…
Opposition in Armenia Calls for Robert Kocharian's Resignation
Opposition leaders in Armenia are demanding the resignation of President Robert Kocharian, citing electoral fraud in his re-election. Police clashed with protesters in Yerevan, resulting…
Clashes Between Armenian Police and Protesters - 2004-04-13
Clashes erupted in Yerevan between Armenian police and protesters opposing President Robert Kocharian. The protests, fueled by allegations of election fraud, have led to injuries…
Islamic Republic Condemns Recent U.S. State Department Report on Human Rights Violations in Iran
The Iranian government condemned a U.S. State Department report that criticized its human rights record. Spokesman Hamid Reza Asefi argued that the U.S. lacks credibility…
Javed Hashmi, Opposition Leader in Pakistan, Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison
Javed Hashmi, a prominent opposition leader in Pakistan, has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for charges including inciting unrest and forgery. His arrest…
Thousands Protest Against Government in Armenia on Second Day of Demonstrations
Thousands of Armenians protested in Yerevan against President Robert Kocharian, demanding his resignation over alleged electoral fraud. The opposition claims the presidential elections were marred…
Latest Outbreak of Violent Clashes Among Rival Groups in Northern Afghanistan - 2004-04-11
Recent violent clashes have erupted between rival factions in northern Afghanistan, particularly involving General Abdul Rashid Dostum and Atta Mohammad's forces. The United Nations has…
Opposition Protests Against President Chen Shui-bian in Taiwan - April 10, 2004
Over 100,000 protesters in Taiwan demonstrated against President Chen Shui-bian's election victory and called for an independent investigation into an assassination attempt on him. The…
Democracy Supporters Continue Protests in Nepal
On Saturday, democracy supporters in Nepal continued protests against the government, leading to police intervention and mass arrests. Five major political parties are demanding a…
Russia Protests EU Draft Resolution on Human Rights in Chechnya - 2004-04-09
Russia has objected to an EU draft resolution condemning human rights violations in Chechnya, claiming it has political motives. The resolution highlights the inability of…
Under the Microscope: The Expulsion of Kazemi Qomi, the Charge d'Affaires of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Iraq and Criticism of Religious Democracy - 2004-04-09
Kazemi Qomi, the Iranian Charge d'Affaires in Iraq, was expelled amid protests from officials and clerics in Iran against the political climate and the legitimacy…
Leader of Shia in Lebanon Criticizes the Killing of Iraqi Shia by Coalition Forces
Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Muhammad Hussein Fadlallah criticized the killing of Iraqi Shia by coalition forces, linking it to U.S. deceit regarding its post-war intentions in…
Second Day of Protests by Thousands of Monarchy Opponents in Kathmandu - 2004-04-03
Thousands of protesters opposed to the monarchy clashed with police in Kathmandu for a second day, demanding the return of a democratic government. The protests…