September 2003
Opposition Strike Against President Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada Escalates in Bolivia - 2003-09-30
Opposition strikes against President Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada have intensified in Bolivia, led by the largest labor union. The strikes have disrupted traffic and closed…
United Nations Orders Non-Iraqi Staff to Leave Iraq - 2003-09-26
The United Nations has ordered its non-Iraqi employees to evacuate Iraq due to safety concerns following two suicide bombings at its Baghdad headquarters. This decision…
Interview with Mr. Ahmad Qabel about the Situation of Political Prisoners in Iran - 2003-09-26
The article features an interview with Ahmad Qabel discussing the political hunger strike of activists in Iran and its effects on political prisoners. This highlights…
Haiti: Clash with Gangsters Supporting Former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide - 2003-09-25
Haitian police clashed with protesters during a strike over the murder of gang leader Amiot Metayer, a supporter of former President Aristide. Metayer's death has…
Israeli Air Force Revokes Flight Permissions for 9 Pilots
The Israeli Air Force has revoked the flight permissions of 9 pilots who refuse to participate in airstrikes against Palestinian targets, citing moral concerns. This…
Mutual Gunfire Between Israeli Soldiers and Armed Hamas Extremists in Gaza Strip - 2003-09-18
A gunfight in the Gaza Strip resulted in the death of one Hamas extremist and injuries to three Israeli soldiers. The incident highlights ongoing tensions…
In the past three days, 11 Taliban fighters killed in US airstrikes in southern Afghanistan - 2003-09-18
In recent US airstrikes in southern Afghanistan, 11 Taliban fighters were killed. This operation supports ongoing efforts by US and Afghan forces to combat the…
At least 35 rebels and three soldiers killed in Nepal Army attack on Maoist base - 2003-09-17
The Nepal Army launched an attack on a Maoist rebel base, resulting in the deaths of at least 35 rebels and three soldiers. This incident…
Manchester United Defeats Rival Team by 5 Goals - 2003-09-17
Manchester United achieved a decisive 5-0 victory against Panathinaikos in their opening match of the European club championship. Key players like Quinton Fortune and Eric…
Under the Microscope: Hunger Strike in Support of Political Prisoners - 2003-09-16
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses the phenomenon of hunger strikes in Iran aimed at supporting political prisoners and highlights the pressure Iran faces from the…
The Intensity of Hurricane Isabel Downgraded to Category 4 - 2003-09-15
Hurricane Isabel has been downgraded to a Category 4 but is still expected to impact the eastern U.S. coast this week. The U.S. State Department…
Hamas Military Wing Threatens Israel with Attacks on Residential Areas
Hamas's military wing has threatened to attack Israeli residential areas following an Israeli airstrike that killed a Hamas leader's son. This escalation comes after a…
Israeli Warplanes Attack Home of Senior Hamas Official in Gaza City - 2003-09-10
Israeli warplanes attacked the home of Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Zahar, injuring him and killing his son and bodyguard. The attack followed a deadly suicide bombing…
Human Rights Activists in Thailand Go on Hunger Strike
Human rights activists in Thailand staged a hunger strike to demand the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, a detained leader in Myanmar. This protest…
Red Cross: Aung San Suu Kyi, Leader of the Democracy Movement in Burma, Has Not Gone on Hunger Strike - 2003-09-06
The Red Cross and Burmese officials confirm that Aung San Suu Kyi has not gone on a hunger strike, contradicting earlier claims by U.S. officials.…
Leader of the Extremist Group Hamas Injured in Israeli Missile Attack in Gaza City - 2003-09-06
Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, the leader of Hamas, was injured in an Israeli missile strike in Gaza, which also injured 15 others. The attack is part…
Israeli Warplanes Strike Hezbollah Positions in Southern Lebanon - 2003-09-03
Israeli warplanes launched an attack on suspected Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon following Hezbollah's firing of projectiles into northern Israel. This incident highlights the ongoing…
Burma Government Dismisses Hunger Strike of Democratic Movement Leader as Baseless - 2003-09-02
The Burmese government has dismissed claims that Aung San Suu Kyi is on a hunger strike in protest of her detention, labeling such assertions as…
Hunger Strike of the Leader of Democratic Struggles in Burma - 2003-09-01
Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of democratic movements in Burma, has initiated a hunger strike to protest her detention by the military government. The…