May 2003
Letter from 127 Members of Parliament to Khamenei - 2003-05-26
127 members of the Iranian Parliament wrote an open letter to Supreme Leader Khamenei urging him to accept reforms and criticizing the Guardian Council for…
Under the Microscope: Cancellation of US-Iran Talks in Geneva - Khatami: Referring Rejected Bill to the Expediency Council is Useless - 2003-05-22
The White House has canceled talks between the US and Iran in Geneva due to reports of Al-Qaeda's presence in Iran. Iranian President Khatami argues…
Under the Microscope: Khatami's Position on the Letter of 117 Individuals, Transitional Government of Iraq - 2003-05-21
The article discusses Khatami's potential response to a letter signed by 117 Iranian political figures criticizing the judiciary and Guardian Council. It also notes that…
Mohammad Khatami Criticizes Guardian Council's Vote
Mohammad Khatami has criticized the Guardian Council for vetoing a law that would expand presidential powers. This conflict highlights the ongoing power struggle between conservatives…
Expulsion of an American Journalist from Zimbabwe - 2003-05-17
Andrew Meldrum, an American journalist, was expelled from Zimbabwe despite a court ruling allowing him to stay. He claims the expulsion was meant to intimidate…
American Journalist Expelled from Zimbabwe Has Right to Appeal
Andrew Meldrum, an American journalist living in Zimbabwe for 20 years, has been ordered to leave the country but can appeal this decision. His lawyer…
Expulsion of an American Journalist from Zimbabwe - 2003-05-17
An American journalist, Andre Meldrum, was expelled from Zimbabwe after 23 years, allegedly to intimidate other journalists. Despite a court ruling allowing him to stay,…
Guardian Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran Rejects Presidential Powers Bill
The Guardian Council has rejected a bill aimed at increasing President Khatami's powers, marking another defeat for reformists in Iran. This rejection highlights ongoing tensions…
Approval of Bill Increasing Powers of Mohammad Khatami in the Islamic Consultative Assembly
The Iranian parliament has approved a bill that empowers President Mohammad Khatami to call for a national referendum. This move is significant as it could…
Summons of Ata Moradi to the Revolutionary Court
Ata Moradi, a law student and journalist, has been summoned to the Revolutionary Court in Iran, highlighting ongoing repression against student activists. This summons comes…