January 2003
Ivory Coast Rebels Refuse to Negotiate Again - 2003-01-30
Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo is facing increasing opposition to a recent power-sharing agreement with rebels, leading to violent protests in Abidjan. The rebels, who…
28-Year-Old Tibetan Activist Executed for Involvement in Last Year's Bombings in China
Lobsang Dhondup, a 28-year-old Tibetan activist, was executed for his alleged involvement in bombings in China. Human rights organizations and the Tibetan government in exile…
The First Large Group of Peacekeepers from West African Countries Arrives in Ivory Coast - 2003-01-19
A significant contingent of West African peacekeepers has arrived in Ivory Coast to support a ceasefire agreement amid ongoing civil conflict. This group includes Senegalese…
Venezuelan President Defends Army Attacks on Non-Alcoholic Beverage Factories
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has justified military actions against beverage factories to combat food hoarding by opposition groups. The country is facing a general strike…
North London: A Neighborhood with an Islamic Atmosphere Under Police Scrutiny - 2003-01-10
North London is characterized by a strong Islamic presence, but recent terrorist activities have prompted increased police vigilance. The discovery of ricin and related arrests…
Statistics on Iranian Immigrants in the USA - January 9, 2003
The 2000 U.S. Census revealed that 338,266 individuals identified as Iranian or of Iranian descent, a figure that seems low to many in the Iranian…
Israeli Gunships Fire Missiles at Metal Workshop in Gaza - 2003-01-06
Israeli gunships targeted a metal workshop in Gaza following deadly suicide bombings in Tel Aviv. Israeli officials allege the workshop was involved in weapon manufacturing,…