Railways of the Islamic Republic of Iran
January 2003
Four Men Executed Publicly for Rape in Arak
Four men were executed in Arak for the kidnapping and sexual assault of a young woman. This incident highlights the strict application of Islamic law…
Iran: Last month's crash of a Ukrainian plane was due to pilot error - 2003-01-22
Last month, a Ukrainian plane crashed in Iran, killing all 44 passengers, who were aviation experts. Iranian officials attribute the crash to pilot error based…
1,500 People in Bahrain Protest Against Potential War in Iraq - 2003-01-17
On January 17, 2003, over 1,500 Bahrainis protested in Manama against a potential U.S.-led war in Iraq, voicing their opposition to American military presence in…
An Inside Look: Interview with Dr. Fariborz Raisdana on the Closure of Hayat-e No Newspaper - 2003-01-16
The article discusses the closure of the Hayat-e No newspaper and the Bahar publication, featuring an interview with Dr. Fariborz Raisdana, a prominent academic. This…
Mugabe: It is foolish for me to resign after winning the election - 2003-01-14
Robert Mugabe dismissed rumors of plans to force him to resign after winning the election, accusing the British government of conspiracy. Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai…
Human Rights Watch: Violations of Human Rights in the Middle East and North Africa Continue
Human Rights Watch has released a report indicating ongoing human rights violations across the Middle East and North Africa, particularly in Iran, Egypt, and Syria.…
Ukrainian Antonov 140 Aircraft Deviated from Its Course Before Crashing in Iran - 2003-01-10
A Ukrainian Antonov 140 aircraft crashed in Iran, killing all 44 passengers, who were aviation experts. The plane deviated from its course before colliding with…
Manama, Headquarters of the U.S. Fifth Fleet, Witnessed Anti-American Protests - 2003-01-03
Today, around 400 people protested in Manama, Bahrain, against the presence of U.S. forces, following Friday prayers. The demonstrators called for the expulsion of American…