July 2004
Weekly Discussion, July 29, 2004: Interview with Ms. Ebadi Regarding the Trial of Ms. Zahra Kazemi - 2004-07-30
The article features an interview with Shirin Ebadi discussing the trial of Zahra Kazemi, a journalist who died in custody in Iran. This case is…
Iran's Judiciary Claims Zahra Kazemi's Death Was an Accident
The Iranian Judiciary has declared that the death of Zahra Kazemi, a Canadian-Iranian journalist, was an accident following the acquittal of the only suspect. This…
Judiciary of the Islamic Republic Defends Acquittal of Mohammad Reza Aghdam Ahmadi
The Iranian Judiciary has defended the acquittal of Mohammad Reza Aghdam Ahmadi, the only suspect in the murder of journalist Zahra Kazemi. The victim's family…
Canada: We are exploring diplomatic avenues to register our objection to the court ruling
Canada is exploring diplomatic measures to object to the acquittal of an Iranian intelligence officer accused of murdering Canadian-Iranian journalist Zahra Kazemi. The case has…
Protest by Dozens of Journalists Against the Suspension of Two Reformist Publications: Vaghaye Ettefaghieh and Jomhouriat
Dozens of Iranian journalists protested in Tehran against the suspension of two reformist publications, 'Vaghaye Ettefaghieh' and 'Jomhouriat'. The protest highlighted concerns over freedom of…
Weekly Discussion, July 25: Interview with Dr. Seyyed Mohammad Seyfzadeh, Lawyer for the Kazemi Family - 2004-07-25
The first court hearing regarding the murder of journalist Zahra Kazemi has concluded, featuring prominent lawyers including Shirin Ebadi. Dr. Seyyed Mohammad Seyfzadeh discusses the…
Shirin Ebadi: If Necessary, We Will Refer Zahra Kazemi's Murder Case to an International Court
Shirin Ebadi announced plans to appeal a recent court ruling regarding the murder of Zahra Kazemi and may take the case to an international court.…
Intelligence Ministry Interrogator Accused of Killing Zahra Kazemi Acquitted
An Iranian court has acquitted Mohammad Reza Aghdam Ahmadi, an interrogator accused of killing photojournalist Zahra Kazemi. Kazemi was arrested for photographing protests and died…
Under the Microscope: Ongoing Hunger Strike of Political Prisoners in Evin Prison and the Conference of Iraq's Neighbors - 2004-07-23
Political prisoners in Evin Prison are continuing their hunger strike, driven by demands articulated by Shirin Ebadi and the Office of Strengthening Unity. The article…
Interview with Mr. Mohammad Dadkhah Regarding the Case of Ms. Kazemi - 2004-07-16
An interview was conducted with lawyer Mohammad Dadkhah regarding the trial of a Ministry of Intelligence agent accused of murdering journalist Zahra Kazemi. This case…