May 2004
US Military Officials in Afghanistan: Four American Soldiers Killed Near Pakistan Border - 2004-05-31
Four American soldiers were killed in an explosion in Zabul province, Afghanistan, attributed to a Taliban commander leading an insurgency. Additionally, clashes in Helmand province…
Deployment of Thousands of Pakistani Security Forces in Karachi - 2004-05-31
A senior Sunni cleric, Mufti Nazimuddin Shamzi, was assassinated in Karachi, leading to violent protests and fears of sectarian retaliation against Shia communities. Thousands of…
Following the assassination of a Sunni cleric in Karachi, police deployed throughout the city
A prominent Sunni cleric, Mufti Nazimuddin Shamzai, was assassinated in Karachi, leading to widespread unrest and violence from his supporters. The police have been deployed…
Arrest of Elders in the Border Area with Afghanistan by Pakistani Security Officials - 2004-05-30
Pakistani security officials have arrested local elders for not adhering to an agreement to identify and disarm foreign militants linked to Al-Qaeda. The arrests occurred…
At least eleven American and Afghan soldiers killed in Taliban attacks in Afghanistan - 2004-05-30
At least eleven soldiers, including seven Afghan and four American, were killed in Taliban attacks in southern Afghanistan. This escalation occurs just months before Afghanistan's…
Ensuring Security During the Afghan Elections - 2004-05-30
The U.S. plans to deploy around 10,000 Afghan soldiers for security during the upcoming elections in Afghanistan. General Craig Weston outlined the cooperation between Afghan…
Four American Soldiers Killed While on Duty in Southern Afghanistan - 2004-05-30
Four American soldiers were killed in Zabul province, Afghanistan, during a military operation against Taliban and Al-Qaeda remnants. This incident follows a U.S. airstrike targeting…
Nazi Baghlari's Report: The Need for International Support to Address Afghanistan's Problems
The head of the UN Office in Afghanistan has called for international support to tackle the significant challenges facing Afghanistan. This report highlights the ongoing…
US Airstrikes Target Area 220 Kilometers South of Kabul - 2004-05-29
US airstrikes targeted a region in Paktia province, 220 kilometers south of Kabul, to support coalition forces against Taliban militants. The strikes were ordered after…
Voter Registration for Upcoming September Elections in Southern Afghanistan is Challenging
Voter registration for the September elections in southern Afghanistan faces challenges due to worsening security conditions. UN envoy Jean Arnault highlights issues like terrorism and…
Abu Hamza al-Masri Arrested by British Police on Thursday Morning - 2004-05-28
Abu Hamza al-Masri, an extremist cleric, was arrested by British police and faces charges related to terrorism, including aiding in a hostage crisis and establishing…
Coalition Soldiers in Afghanistan Endanger the Lives of Aid Workers
The European Commission has criticized U.S.-led coalition soldiers in Afghanistan for posing risks to aid workers by using civilian vehicles and clothing, leading locals to…
Abu Hamza al-Masri Arrested by British Police - 2004-05-27
Abu Hamza al-Masri, a radical Muslim cleric, was arrested by British police and is facing charges in the U.S. for aiding terrorist activities, including a…
Dialogue Between Senior Military Officials of the U.S. and Pakistan in North Waziristan - 2004-05-27
Senior military officials from the U.S. and Pakistan met to discuss U.S. military incursions into Pakistan while pursuing Taliban and Al-Qaeda members. The discussions were…
Amnesty International Criticizes U.S.-Led Global War on Terrorism
Amnesty International has criticized the U.S.-led global war on terrorism for undermining fundamental human rights and values. The report highlights the negative impact of this…
Bomb Explosion Near United Nations Vehicle in Northern Afghanistan - 2004-05-26
A bomb exploded near a UN vehicle in northern Afghanistan, but no injuries were reported. This incident is part of a broader wave of violence…
U.S. Airstrikes in Southern Afghanistan - 2004-05-26
U.S. airstrikes in southern Afghanistan reportedly killed at least 20 suspected Taliban militants. This incident occurs as Afghanistan prepares for upcoming elections, amidst escalating attacks…
Paris Court Finds French Man Guilty of Ties to Terrorist Group
A Paris court convicted David Courtailler of having ties to a terrorist group and sentenced him to two years in prison. He was involved in…
London Strategic Studies Institute; Al-Qaeda has over 18,000 militants ready to attack
A report from the London Strategic Studies Institute reveals that Al-Qaeda has over 18,000 militants ready to attack, with numbers increasing due to the Iraq…
Afghan Police Investigation into Rocket Attack Near Kabul on Sunday - 2004-05-24
A rocket attack near Kabul resulted in the death of a Norwegian peacekeeper and injuries to another. The International Security Assistance Force is investigating the…
U.S. Department of Defense Launches Investigation into Prisoner Deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan - 2004-05-22
The U.S. Department of Defense is investigating 33 incidents of prisoner deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan, with 9 cases under thorough investigation. This follows reports…
Islamabad Protests American Soldiers' Incursion into Pakistani Territory - 2004-05-21
Islamabad has lodged a protest against the U.S. for a military incursion into Pakistan's territory, which occurred during a search for al-Qaeda and Taliban suspects.…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: German Interior Minister's Visit to Afghanistan - 2004-05-20
The German Interior Minister visited Afghanistan to engage with both German officials and soldiers deployed there. This visit highlights Germany's ongoing involvement in Afghanistan and…
The President of Pakistan Promises to Eliminate Al-Qaeda Militants - 2004-05-20
The President of Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf, has vowed to eliminate Al-Qaeda militants hiding in the tribal areas near Afghanistan. He emphasized that recent efforts…
In a Bomb Explosion in Southern Afghanistan, One Police Officer and Three Statistics Department Employees Were Injured - 2004-05-20
A bomb explosion in Khost province, Afghanistan, injured one police officer and three employees of the Central Statistics Department. The attack is attributed to Islamic…
Belgium to Deploy More Soldiers to Afghanistan - 2004-05-20
Belgium is increasing its military presence in Afghanistan by sending an additional 300 soldiers, bringing the total to 600, to support peacekeeping efforts ahead of…
Order to Investigate and Review Detention Centers in Afghanistan - 2004-05-19
The U.S. commander in Afghanistan has ordered a review of all coalition detention centers following allegations of prisoner mistreatment. General David Barno will lead the…
Request by the International Committee of the Red Cross for Inspection of Prison in Southern Afghanistan - 2004-05-17
The International Committee of the Red Cross has requested to inspect a U.S. prison in Kandahar, Afghanistan, amid allegations of prisoner mistreatment. A former Afghan…
The Disarmament of Unauthorized Individuals in Afghanistan Officially Begins
The disarmament initiative for unauthorized individuals in Afghanistan has commenced, targeting a 40% reduction before upcoming elections. The program, supported by the UN, aims to…
An American Soldier Killed in Southern Afghanistan - 2004-05-16
An American soldier was killed in an attack in Helmand province, Afghanistan, with two others injured. Afghan security forces have detained several suspects related to…
Second Investigation into Allegations of Mistreatment of Prisoners in Afghanistan - 2004-05-15
The U.S. military has begun a second investigation into allegations of prisoner mistreatment in Afghanistan following new claims received from a third party. This investigation…
Request for an Additional $25 Billion for Military Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan - 2004-05-14
The U.S. Department of Defense has requested an additional $25 billion for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, citing unforeseen costs. This request comes amid…
Red Cross Report on Treatment of Detainees at Guantanamo Bay - 2004-05-13
The Red Cross has criticized the treatment of nearly 600 detainees at Guantanamo Bay, primarily suspected al-Qaeda and Taliban members. The report, based on recent…
Pakistan Expects the U.S. to Release About 20 Pakistanis from Guantanamo Bay Prison
Pakistan anticipates the release of approximately 20 Pakistani detainees from Guantanamo Bay by the U.S. government. Major General Javad Iqbal Chima confirmed that these individuals…
Russia Withdraws Its Soldiers from the Tajikistan-Afghanistan Border
Russia is withdrawing its troops from the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border at the request of Tajik officials. This move raises concerns about border security against drug trafficking.…
Nasrin Mahdavi Report: Disarmament and Security in Afghanistan - 2004-05-11
The article presents an interview with Dr. Dafer Spanta regarding the issues of disarmament and security in Afghanistan. It emphasizes the ongoing challenges faced by…
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State's Visit to Islamabad - 2004-05-11
Christina Rocca, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, is visiting Islamabad to discuss terrorism and the situations in Afghanistan and Iraq with Pakistani leaders. This…
Kuwait Calls for the Release of 12 Kuwaiti Citizens Detained at the US Guantanamo Bay Facility in Cuba
Kuwait is demanding the release of 12 of its citizens detained at Guantanamo Bay, asserting they face no charges. A Kuwaiti delegation is set to…
Clash with Suspected Islamic Militants in Southern Afghanistan - 2004-05-09
A U.S. Marine was killed and another injured in a clash with suspected Islamic militants in Urozgan province, Afghanistan. This incident highlights ongoing military operations…
Meeting of the Russian Foreign Minister with His Afghan Counterpart
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Afghan Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah to discuss Afghanistan's debt to Russia, estimated at $9 billion. The talks are…
CIA: The Voice of a New Message Likely Belongs to Osama bin Laden, Leader of al-Qaeda - 2004-05-07
The CIA has indicated that a new audio message likely from Osama bin Laden threatens high-profile officials and offers rewards for their assassination. This message…
Increased Security Measures at United Nations Headquarters - 2004-05-07
The United Nations is increasing security measures at its New York headquarters due to concerns over potential terrorist attacks, particularly following previous attacks on UN…
Prisoners in Northern Afghanistan Protest Conditions
Hundreds of prisoners in northern Afghanistan protested their conditions by going on a hunger strike and were subsequently moved to a facility near Kabul. Many…
President Bush's Support for Donald Rumsfeld - 2004-05-06
President Bush reaffirmed his support for Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld amid growing criticism over the handling of prisoner mistreatment scandals. Key Democratic figures, including…
UN Warns Afghan Warlords' Refusal to Disarm Threatens Peace Ahead of Historic Elections
The UN has issued a warning regarding Afghan warlords' refusal to disarm before upcoming elections, which could jeopardize peace. The Afghan Ministry of Defense aims…
Allegations of Mistreatment of Prisoners in Iraq and Afghanistan Under Investigation
U.S. military officials are investigating allegations of prisoner mistreatment in Iraq and Afghanistan, with at least 10 cases linked to prisoner deaths. High-ranking officials, including…
Investigation into the Deaths of Three Detainees in Iraq and Afghanistan - 2004-05-05
The CIA's Inspector General is investigating the deaths of three detainees, two in Iraq and one in Afghanistan, including a CIA contractor. This investigation highlights…
Pakistan Protests to the US Over Incursion of American Soldiers into Its Territory - 2004-05-05
Pakistan has lodged a protest with the US regarding an incursion by American soldiers who entered its territory while pursuing suspects. The soldiers entered about…
Donald Rumsfeld's Promise to Punish U.S. Soldiers for Mistreatment of Iraqi Prisoners - 2004-05-05
Donald Rumsfeld has vowed to punish U.S. soldiers for their mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners, acknowledging ongoing investigations into several cases. This situation has drawn significant…
Security Forces in Afghanistan Find Bodies of 10 Abducted Soldiers
Security forces in Afghanistan discovered the bodies of 10 soldiers who were abducted and killed by suspected Taliban militants in two separate attacks. This incident…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Interview with Mostafa Danesh Regarding the Situation in Afghanistan - 2004-05-03
Dr. Mostafa Danesh discusses the recent situation in Afghanistan in an interview with a Voice of America correspondent. The conversation highlights the ongoing challenges faced…
Pakistan Extends Deadline for Amnesty of Militants Taking Refuge in South Waziristan - 2004-05-03
Pakistan has extended the amnesty deadline for foreign militants in South Waziristan, allowing them to remain if they surrender and respect the law. U.S. General…
Splinter Group of Gulbuddin Hekmatyar: We Are Turning Away from Violence
A splinter group of Gulbuddin Hekmatyar's supporters has declared their intention to abandon violence and participate in Afghanistan's upcoming elections. This shift follows a meeting…
Life and Progress in America: Training Soldiers in Storytelling - 2004-05-02
The National Endowment for the Arts has launched 'Operation Homecoming' to train returning soldiers from Afghanistan and Iraq in storytelling. This initiative aims to help…
Four Killed in Clash in Eastern Afghanistan
A clash in eastern Afghanistan resulted in the deaths of four individuals, with the U.S. claiming they were militants while local officials assert they were…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Interview with Yasaman Malek Nasr - 2004-05-02
The Tribeca Film Festival is set to begin in New York, featuring Iranian filmmaker Yasaman Malek Nasr's film 'Afghanistan: The Lost Truth.' In her interview,…