July 2004
Pervez Musharraf Discusses with General John Abizaid
Pervez Musharraf met with U.S. Central Command head General John Abizaid to discuss security and counter-terrorism cooperation, especially regarding Afghanistan. This meeting underscores Pakistan's role…
Suspected Muslim Militants' Ambush in Southern Afghanistan - 2004-07-31
A local official and his bodyguard were killed in an ambush by suspected Taliban militants in Helmand province, Afghanistan. This attack is part of a…
Nazi Baghlari Report: Increase in Opium Poppy and Heroin Production in Afghanistan - 2004-07-29
The production of opium poppy and heroin in Afghanistan has surged, causing alarm for both the interim Afghan government and European nations. This increase poses…
Discovery and Seizure of a Bag Containing Explosives and Seven Rockets in Afghanistan - 2004-07-29
Security officials in Afghanistan seized explosives and rockets on a road leading to NATO and U.S. bases, arresting three suspects. This incident highlights ongoing security…
Bomb Explosion in Mosque in Afghanistan Claims Two Lives
A bomb exploded in a mosque in Afghanistan, killing two people according to local officials, while the U.S. military reports six fatalities, including UN staff.…
Denial of Resignation News of Mohammad Fahim, Afghanistan's Defense Minister - 2004-07-27
The spokesperson for Afghan President Hamid Karzai has denied rumors of a conflict with Defense Minister Mohammad Fahim, who was reportedly considering resignation after not…
Hamid Karzai Announces Candidacy for Afghan Presidential Election
Hamid Karzai has officially declared his candidacy for the Afghan presidential election, appointing Ahmad Zia Massoud as his running mate while removing Mohammad Fahim from…
Three American Soldiers and Their Translator Injured in Bomb Blast in Afghanistan - 2004-07-27
Three American soldiers and their translator were injured in a bomb blast in Zabul province, Afghanistan. They were evacuated to a U.S. Air Force base…
Hamid Karzai Officially Announces Candidacy for Afghan Presidential Election
Hamid Karzai has officially declared his candidacy for the Afghan presidential election, surprising many by choosing Ahmad Zia Massoud as his running mate instead of…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Deployment of 800 NATO Soldiers to Afghanistan - 2004-07-26
NATO is deploying 800 soldiers to Afghanistan to help stabilize the country as elections approach amid rising unrest. This action follows a commitment made at…
Hamid Karzai's Visit to Pakistan Postponed
Hamid Karzai's visit to Pakistan has been postponed at his own request to focus on submitting his presidential candidacy application. This postponement comes amid reports…
Editorial: Cracking down on Afghan Militants
The Afghan government is preparing for presidential elections in October 2004 and parliamentary elections in April 2005, with over 7 million voters registered, 40% of…
NATO to Send 2,000 Soldiers to Afghanistan for Election Security
NATO is deploying 2,000 soldiers to Afghanistan to secure the upcoming presidential elections amid threats from Taliban remnants and regional militants. This move highlights the…
President Bush: Combat Operations in Afghanistan and Iraq are a Relentless and Decisive Fight Against Terrorists - 2004-07-24
President Bush emphasized the ongoing military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq as part of a decisive fight against terrorism, while also noting the implementation of…
NATO Sends 2,000 Spanish and Italian Soldiers to Afghanistan - 2004-07-24
NATO is deploying 2,000 soldiers from Spain and Italy to Afghanistan to enhance security before the presidential elections, following a request from the U.S. Hamid…
Hamid Karzai to Meet with Pakistani Leaders in Islamabad Next Week - 2004-07-23
Hamid Karzai is set to meet with Pakistani leaders to discuss counter-terrorism efforts. He praised Pakistan's recent actions against terrorism but stressed the need for…
Hashemi Rafsanjani: Many Individuals Enter the Country Illegally or with Fake Documents
Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani criticized the U.S. commission investigating the September 11 attacks for lacking evidence against Iran. He argued that many individuals enter Iran…
Transporting Gas and Oil from the Caspian Sea Region through Afghanistan to International Markets - 2004-07-22
As Afghanistan prepares for upcoming elections and security efforts are ongoing, a new phase of the pipeline project from Sheberghan gas resources to Kabul is…
Trial of Three Americans Accused of Operating a Private Prison in Kabul - 2004-07-22
Three Americans are on trial for allegedly running a private prison in Kabul, with U.S. military officials admitting they received a prisoner from them but…
Suspected Taliban Militants Kill 11 Afghan Government Supporters
Suspected Taliban militants conducted a raid in Helmand province, killing 11 Afghan government supporters, including a local security official. The Taliban have claimed responsibility for…
Abdul Rashid Dostum Plans to Run in Afghanistan's Presidential Election - 2004-07-22
Abdul Rashid Dostum has announced his candidacy for the Afghan presidential election after resigning from his government positions. He has strong support among Uzbeks but…
Unknown attackers kill 11 Afghan security personnel
Unknown attackers killed 11 Afghan security personnel in Helmand province shortly after the arrest of a Taliban leader. This incident highlights the ongoing violence and…
Transfer of Three Afghan Militia Leaders from Military to Civilian Positions - 2004-07-20
Hamid Karzai has appointed three militia leaders to civilian roles to promote fair elections in Afghanistan. General Ata Muhammad will govern Balkh, while Generals Hazrat…
Brother-in-law of Mullah Mohammad Omar Arrested in Afghanistan - 2004-07-20
Mullah Amanullah, the brother-in-law of Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar, was arrested by Afghan security forces after he shot at them, killing a police commander.…
Russia Will Not Send Troops to Iraq or Afghanistan
The Russian Foreign Ministry has confirmed that it will not deploy troops to Iraq or Afghanistan, countering claims made by an American research organization. This…
Release of 66 Pakistani Prisoners in Afghanistan - 2004-07-19
Afghanistan has freed 66 Pakistani prisoners, while Pakistan has released 34 Afghan prisoners in a reciprocal gesture. This exchange is seen as a positive step…
One of Afghanistan's Military Commanders Injured in Armed Attack
Commander Zarin Khan of Afghanistan was injured in an armed attack in Kabul, leading to the arrest of three suspects. The attack is believed to…
Deployment of Pakistani Troop-Carrying and Artillery Helicopters to the Afghanistan Border - 2004-07-19
Pakistan has deployed helicopters to combat foreign militants, particularly Al-Qaeda members, along its border with Afghanistan following recent clashes in South Waziristan. The government has…
Clash of Pakistani Security Forces with Al-Qaeda-Linked Militants - 2004-07-19
Pakistani security forces engaged in a clash with militants linked to Al-Qaeda in South Waziristan, a known hideout for such groups. Additionally, unidentified attackers fired…
Nazi Baghlari Report: Photo Exhibition of 'Zalmaiy Ahad' in Kabul - 2004-07-18
A significant cultural event took place in Kabul featuring a photo exhibition by Afghan youth Zalmaiy Ahad, showcasing recent historical changes in Afghanistan. This event…
Nazi Baghlari's Report from the UN: The Need to Intensify the Disarmament Process in Afghanistan - 2004-07-18
The UN Security Council is calling on Afghan authorities to accelerate the disarmament of military commanders as the country approaches its presidential elections. This request…
Nasrin Mahdavi: Afghan-German Women's Social Work Foundation Conference - 2004-07-17
Nasrin Mahdavi conducted an interview with Ms. Karimi regarding the Afghan-German Women's Social Work Foundation and its efforts to promote Afghan women's rights, particularly their…
New Evidence of Connection Between Al-Qaeda Hijackers and Iran - 2004-07-17
The final report of the commission investigating the September 11 attacks indicates a potential connection between Al-Qaeda hijackers and Iran, suggesting that Iran may have…
A Swedish Citizen Says He Plans to Sue the U.S. Government - 2004-07-17
Mehdi Ghazali, a Swedish citizen released from Guantanamo Bay, plans to sue the U.S. government after being detained for over two years without charges. He…
Richard Armitage: U.S. Policy in Afghanistan Will Not Change
Richard Armitage affirmed that U.S. policy in Afghanistan will remain unchanged regardless of the election outcome. He emphasized U.S. support for peace and stability in…
UN Security Council Supports Postponement of Afghanistan Elections
The UN Security Council has supported Afghanistan's decision to postpone its presidential elections to October and parliamentary elections to April 2005, citing the infeasibility of…
Richard Armitage's Meeting with Hamid Karzai in Afghanistan - 2004-07-16
Richard Armitage met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai to discuss Afghanistan's upcoming presidential elections and U.S. support for peace and stability in the country. This…
US Foreign Aid Bill for the Upcoming Fiscal Year - 2004-07-16
The US House of Representatives has approved a foreign aid bill allocating $19 billion for the next fiscal year, focusing on military and economic support…
United Nations Evacuates Staff from Ghor Province in Central Afghanistan - 2004-07-15
The United Nations evacuated its staff from Ghor Province after an attack on its electoral office. The situation escalated following protests against military actions that…
Two Fuel Tankers for Coalition Forces in Afghanistan Exploded - 2004-07-15
Two fuel tankers for coalition forces in Afghanistan exploded near Chaman. Officials are investigating whether it was a terrorist act or an accident, with reports…
US Government Accuses Fourth Guantanamo Detainee of Terrorist Activities - 2004-07-15
The US has charged Yemeni detainee Salim Ahmed Hamdan with terrorism-related activities, including conspiracy to attack civilians. This marks the fourth such accusation against a…
Group of Afghan Teenagers in America - 2004-07-14
A group of Afghan teenagers is visiting the United States as part of a program by the International Committee "Seeds of Peace." They are guests…
The U.S. Army has launched a new nationwide offensive in Afghanistan - 2004-07-14
The U.S. Army has initiated a new offensive in Afghanistan to prevent extremist attacks on civilians before the upcoming presidential elections. This operation, called 'Lightning…
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State's Visit to New Delhi - 2004-07-13
Richard Armitage, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, is in New Delhi to meet with India's new Prime Minister and cabinet members to discuss bilateral…
U.S. Defense Department Notice to Prisoners in Guantanamo Bay - 2004-07-13
The U.S. Defense Department has announced that Guantanamo Bay prisoners can challenge their enemy combatant status with the help of personal representatives. This follows a…
A Suspected Al-Qaeda Member Surrendered to the Saudi Embassy in Tehran - 2004-07-13
A suspected Al-Qaeda member, Khalid al-Harbi, surrendered to the Saudi embassy in Tehran and was flown to Riyadh. This event is part of a Saudi…
Discovery and Seizure of 120 Kilograms of Heroin in the Border Area of Tajikistan with Afghanistan - 2004-07-13
Russian border guards seized 120 kilograms of heroin in Tajikistan near the Afghan border, left by five traffickers who escaped. This incident highlights ongoing drug…
President Bush Says America is Safer Due to His Policies - 2004-07-12
President Bush claimed that his policies have made America safer, citing the liberation of Afghanistan and the Iraq war as key factors in reducing threats.…
Hamid Karzai Identifies Private Militias as a Greater Threat than the Taliban
Hamid Karzai has declared that private militias pose a more significant threat to Afghanistan than the Taliban, highlighting the need for disarmament efforts. With upcoming…
Bomb Explosion in Western Afghanistan
A bomb explosion in Herat, western Afghanistan, killed at least 5 people, including a child, and injured 20. The attack coincided with the Afghan government's…
Bomb Explosion at an Elementary School
A bomb exploded at an elementary school in Kandahar, causing significant damage but no injuries. Suspected Taliban insurgents launched attacks on military outposts in the…
Presidential Election in Afghanistan to be Held on October 9
The presidential election in Afghanistan is scheduled for October 9, while parliamentary elections have been postponed to April. Hamid Karzai will run against multiple candidates…
Presidential Elections in Afghanistan to be Held on October 9
Afghanistan is set to hold its presidential elections on October 9, while parliamentary elections have been postponed to April 2005 due to security concerns. This…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Displacement of Afghan Refugees - 2004-07-08
The UNHCR has initiated the first phase of resettling Afghan displaced persons. Nazi Baghlari reports on the developments. This is significant as it addresses the…
The View from Washington: Bush On Iranian Youth
President George W. Bush has expressed support for the aspirations of Iranian youth in a recent speech, highlighting their struggle against tyranny. He emphasized the…
An Election Commission Employee Killed in an Attack in Eastern Afghanistan - 2004-07-08
An Afghan woman working for the election commission was killed in an attack involving an explosive device in eastern Afghanistan. The attack is part of…
Afghan Officials Arrest Senior Taliban Commander
Afghan authorities have arrested Mullah Mujahid, a senior Taliban commander, who confessed to distributing over a million dollars to Taliban supporters. This arrest comes amid…
American Fighter Pilot Found at Fault
In 2002, an American fighter pilot mistakenly bombed a location in Afghanistan, killing four Canadians. Major Harry Schmidt was found negligent and will have a…
UN Officials Meet with Afghan Cabinet Members to Set Final Date for Elections - 2004-07-07
UN officials and Afghan cabinet members met to discuss the final date for upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections. While the presidential election may be set…
Tony Blair Calls Guantanamo Bay Prison an Abnormal Phenomenon
Tony Blair criticized the Guantanamo Bay prison, calling it an abnormal phenomenon and urged for its closure. He has requested President Bush to release British…
At least six injured in explosion at bomb-making factory in Kabul
An explosion at an illegal bomb-making factory in Kabul injured at least six people, leading to the arrest of three suspects. This incident raises security…
New Allegations of Misconduct with Prisoners in Afghanistan - 2004-07-04
U.S. military officials are investigating new allegations of misconduct by American soldiers towards prisoners in Afghanistan, following previous revelations of abuse. At least five prisoners…
No Decision Made Yet on Voting Date in Afghanistan
Afghan election officials are still undecided on a voting date, which was initially set for June but postponed to September due to security concerns. The…
Nazi Baghlari: Increase in Opium Poppy Cultivation in Afghanistan - 2004-07-03
The article discusses the alarming rise in opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan, highlighting that vegetable prices have surpassed those of narcotics. This situation reflects the…
Taliban Militants Attack Construction Site in Central Afghanistan
Taliban militants launched an attack on a construction site in Afghanistan, resulting in civilian casualties and injuries to Afghan soldiers. The attack is part of…
Report by Shahid: Interview with Latif Pedram, Presidential Candidate in Afghanistan Elections - 2004-07-01
Latif Pedram held a press conference in Paris to discuss his candidacy for the Afghan presidential elections. The event was reported by Mohammad Reza Shahid…
U.S. Army to Call Up 4,000 Reserve and National Guard Soldiers for Service in Iraq and Afghanistan - 2004-07-01
The U.S. Army is mobilizing 4,000 reserve and National Guard soldiers for deployment in Iraq and Afghanistan, along with over 5,600 former soldiers. This move…