October 2003
Islamic Republic Newspaper: Zahra Kazemi was a Mossad Agent - 2003-10-30
The Islamic Republic newspaper accused Zahra Kazemi, a photojournalist who died in custody, of being a Mossad agent. This claim comes amidst criticism of international…
Afsaneh Noorozi Asks Shirin Ebadi to Be Her Lawyer
Afsaneh Noorozi, accused of murder, has requested Shirin Ebadi to represent her in court. Noorozi claims self-defense against an assailant, but her death sentence has…
Under the Microscope: The Parliament Commission Report on the Murder of Zahra Kazemi - 2003-10-28
The report on the murder of journalist Zahra Kazemi was presented in the Iranian Parliament. Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses the implications of this report…
The Report of the Judiciary's Article 90 Commission Accuses the Illegal Detention of Zahra Kazemi
The Iranian Parliament's Article 90 Commission has accused the judiciary of illegally detaining and causing the death of journalist Zahra Kazemi, who was arrested while…
Under the Microscope: Conference of Donor Countries for the Reconstruction of Iraq - 2003-10-23
The article discusses a conference in Madrid focused on the reconstruction of Iraq, where key issues include the appointment of judges for political crimes and…
Interview with Dr. Hamid Mojtahedi - 2003-10-20
The article discusses an interview with Dr. Hamid Mojtahedi at the Iranian Mothers for Freedom conference in Washington, D.C. He is involved in the case…
Ms. Shirin Ebadi Arrives in Iran - 2003-10-14
Shirin Ebadi, a prominent human rights advocate and Nobel Peace Prize winner, arrived in Iran to a warm welcome from thousands of supporters who called…
Globe and Mail: Shirin Ebadi Agrees to Represent Zahra Kazemi's Family
Shirin Ebadi has agreed to represent Zahra Kazemi's family in court following Kazemi's death in custody in Iran. This case highlights issues of press freedom…
Under the Microscope: Mr. Khatami Also Expresses Dissatisfaction with the Investigation into the Murder of Ms. Zahra Kazemi
Former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami has voiced his dissatisfaction with the judicial investigation into the murder of journalist Zahra Kazemi. This statement coincides with a…
Under the Microscope: The Trial of the Accused in the Murder of Zahra Kazemi Begins, Statements by Shahroudi, Head of the Judiciary
The trial of the individual accused of murdering Zahra Kazemi has commenced, drawing attention to the Iranian judiciary's handling of the case. Shahroudi, the head…
Trial of Reza Ahmadi Begins Over Involvement in Zahra Kazemi's Death
Reza Ahmadi, an official from Iran's Ministry of Intelligence, is on trial for his alleged role in the death of Zahra Kazemi, a Canadian-Iranian journalist…