August 2003
Protests Against Election Results in Cambodia - 2003-08-31
Nineteen protesters were arrested in Phnom Penh while demonstrating against the recent election results in Cambodia. The protests were led by the Khmer Front, an…
Protest by Over One Thousand Palestinian Prisoners - 2003-08-26
Over one thousand Palestinian prisoners protested against the potential transfer to a military camp known for poor living conditions. Israeli guards used tear gas and…
Opposition Sentiments Against North Korea Gradually Emerge in Japan and South Korea
Opposition to North Korea is rising in Japan and South Korea as six-party talks on its nuclear program approach. A protest at the World Student…
Mohammad Khatami Accepted the Resignation of Mostafa Moein, Minister of Science - 2003-08-23
President Mohammad Khatami accepted the resignation of Mostafa Moein, the Minister of Science, following student protests and political tensions. Moein cited the violation of university…
Khatami Loses Reformist Ally, Reuters - 2003-08-23
Mohammad Khatami accepted the resignation of Mostafa Moein, a key ally and Minister of Science, in protest against mass student arrests during pro-democracy protests. This…
Palestinian Prisoners' Riot in Northern Israel - 2003-08-20
A riot broke out among Palestinian prisoners in northern Israel after they learned of a potential transfer to a notoriously harsh military camp. Israeli guards…
Death Toll from Protests in Isfahan Province Reaches 8
Protests in Isfahan Province have resulted in eight deaths, including two military personnel, and 150 injuries. The unrest was sparked by a dispute with the…
Hundreds Protest the Killing of a Shia Doctor in Karachi
Hundreds of people protested in Karachi following the shooting death of a Shia doctor. The incident raises concerns about sectarian violence in Pakistan, as the…
UNHCR Protests Against Russia Over Pressure on Chechen Refugees - 2003-08-15
The UNHCR has expressed strong objections to Russia's treatment of Chechen refugees in Ingushetia, where they are being pressured to return to Chechnya or relocate.…
Over 130 People Arrested in Santiago Protests in Chile - 2003-08-14
In Santiago, Chile, over 130 individuals were arrested during a significant protest led by the Central Workers' Union demanding better wages and working conditions. The…
At Least 14 Arrested in Baku Protests - 2003-08-13
At least 14 people were arrested during protests in Baku against the appointment of President Heydar Aliyev's son as Prime Minister and the disqualification of…
Mohammad Khatami's Warning to Hardliners
Mohammad Khatami warned hardliners that their opposition to his reforms is alienating Iranian youth, who seek freedom and progress. This discontent has previously sparked significant…
10 More Students Are Set to Be Released in Iran - 2003-08-11
Ten additional students arrested during anti-government protests in Iran are expected to be released, bringing the total number of students freed last week to 22.…
Second Consecutive Day of Protests Against Fuel and Electricity Shortages in Basra - 2003-08-11
Protests against fuel and electricity shortages in Basra have turned violent for the second consecutive day, resulting in the deaths of a Nepali security guard…
Nazi Baghlari's Report: Controversy Over the Film 'The Passion of Christ' - 2003-08-10
The article discusses the controversy and protests that arose months before the release of the film 'The Passion of Christ,' focusing on its depiction of…
British Soldiers Encounter Gunfire in Basra Today - 2003-08-10
British soldiers in Basra faced gunfire amid protests over fuel and electricity shortages, resulting in one protester and a Nepali security officer's deaths. The situation…
Four American Soldiers Injured During Patrols in Kirkuk and Baghdad - 2003-08-10
Four American soldiers were injured in Iraq amid ongoing guerrilla attacks, while British troops faced unrest in Basra over fuel shortages. President Bush reaffirmed U.S.…
Saeed Mortazavi Orders Release of 9 Student Leaders - 2003-08-06
Saeed Mortazavi has ordered the release of 9 student leaders in Iran following a request from Ayatollah Khamenei for leniency towards detained students. This decision…
Israeli Soldiers Fire Rubber Bullets at Protesters Against Security Barrier in West Bank - 2003-08-01
Israeli soldiers fired rubber bullets at protesters near a new security barrier in the West Bank, injuring several individuals. This incident coincides with a hunger…