September 2003
Protests of Over 10,000 Anti-War Demonstrators in the Streets of London - 2003-09-27
On September 27, 2003, over 20,000 people protested in London against the Iraq war, demanding the withdrawal of coalition forces. The protests reflect a significant…
Iran: Kazemi's Family Allowed to Attend Court - 2003-09-25
Iran has allowed the family of Zahra Kazemi, a murdered photojournalist, to attend the trial of the security officer accused of her death. Canadian Foreign…
Anti-Government Protests in Bangladesh - 2003-09-15
Thousands protested in Bangladesh against rising crime and utility costs, led by opposition leader Sheikh Hasina. The protests highlight public dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Khaleda…
Ehud Olmert: Killing Yasser Arafat is Another Way to Remove Palestinian Leader - 2003-09-15
Ehud Olmert stated that killing Yasser Arafat could facilitate the Israeli government's decision to remove him as a leader. The U.S. has opposed this action,…
Riot Police in Cancun Used Tear Gas
Riot police in Cancun used tear gas against hundreds of protesting farmers trying to reach WTO negotiations, resulting in injuries and a tragic suicide by…
Kofi Annan Criticizes Wealthy Countries - 2003-09-10
Kofi Annan criticized wealthy nations for their trade policies during the WTO negotiations in Cancun, urging them to lower trade barriers and support poorer economies.…
Confessions of the Arrested Journalist During the Attack in Front of the University: Seyed Ebrahim Nabavi - September 9, 2003
Seyed Ebrahim Nabavi, a journalist, was arrested during protests at a university on September 5th. His confessions reveal the government's crackdown on dissent and the…
Protests Against Arrest - 2003-09-07
Thousands protested in Ferkessedougou, Ivory Coast, against the arrest of politician Ibrahim Kalibali, who is detained in France on charges related to a coup plot.…
Negotiations Between the Commander of U.S. Forces in Europe and the Turkish Defense Minister - 2003-09-02
General James Jones of the U.S. has arrived in Turkey to discuss the potential deployment of Turkish troops to Iraq as peacekeepers amid public protests.…