January 2003
Foreign Ministers of Security Council Member States Adopt Declaration Against Terrorism - 2003-01-21
The foreign ministers of UN Security Council member states unanimously adopted a declaration urging all UN members to enhance their actions against terrorism. This declaration…
Visit of Bashar al-Assad, President of Syria, to Tehran Delayed Indefinitely
Bashar al-Assad's visit to Tehran has been postponed indefinitely. He was set to meet with Iranian President Mohammad Khatami to discuss the Iraq crisis. This…
Under the Microscope: The Controversy of Hayat-e No Newspaper's Cartoon and the Syrian President's Visit - 2003-01-15
The Syrian President canceled his visit to Tehran unexpectedly, amid ongoing controversy regarding a cartoon published by Hayat-e No newspaper. This incident involves political figures…
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.…
Turkish Prime Minister's Visit to Saudi Arabia - 2003-01-11
Turkish Prime Minister Abdullah Gul visited Saudi Arabia to discuss preventing a U.S.-led war in Iraq, emphasizing the responsibility of Middle Eastern countries to avoid…
Turkish Prime Minister's Visit to Arab Countries - 2003-01-04
Turkish Prime Minister Abdullah Gul is visiting Arab countries, starting with Syria, to discuss the Iraq crisis. He believes the situation can be resolved without…
Turkish Prime Minister Abdullah Gul to Visit Three Arab Countries
Turkish Prime Minister Abdullah Gul is set to visit Syria, Egypt, and Oman to discuss the deadlock between Iraq and the U.S. amid concerns over…