April 2004
President Bush Expresses Outrage Over American Soldiers' Mistreatment of Iraqi Prisoners - 2004-04-30
President Bush expressed outrage over the mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners by American soldiers after disturbing photos surfaced. Six American soldiers have been charged, and investigations…
Four Employees of American Company Halliburton Missing in Iraq - 2004-04-20
Four Halliburton employees are missing in Iraq, with three confirmed dead after a convoy attack. One of the missing, Thomas Hamill, was captured on video…
Al Jazeera Arabic Television Broadcasts Video of Hostage in Iraq - 2004-04-17
Al Jazeera aired a video of American soldier Keith Maupin, taken hostage by Iraqi insurgents, confirmed by his family. In a related incident, insurgents kidnapped…
Iraqi Rebels Kill One of Four Italian Hostages
Iraqi rebels have killed one of four Italian hostages and demanded the withdrawal of Italian troops from Iraq. This incident follows the release of a…
Release of Three Japanese Hostages in Iraq - 2004-04-15
Three Japanese hostages were released in Iraq after a week, while many others remain captive, including reports of additional kidnappings. Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi reaffirmed…
About 40 nationals from 12 countries are held captive in Iraq - 2004-04-13
Approximately 40 individuals from 12 different countries are being held hostage in Iraq by insurgents. The U.S.-led coalition refuses to negotiate for their release, while…
Al Jazeera: Missing Russians Likely Taken Hostage in Iraq - 2004-04-13
Al Jazeera reports that 11 missing Russians are likely hostages in Iraq, amidst ongoing dangers for foreigners in the war-torn country. Meanwhile, 7 Chinese hostages…
Canada says one of its citizens has been kidnapped in Iraq - 2004-04-09
A Canadian citizen, Fazil Ehsan Fazil, has been kidnapped in Iraq, bringing the total number of hostages to six. The Canadian government is seeking information…
Two Senior Shia Leaders in Iraq Call for Calm in the Country - 2004-04-08
Two senior Shia leaders in Iraq are urging for peace after escalating violence, suggesting that dialogue with Muqtada al-Sadr's supporters is necessary. The situation highlights…
Three Japanese Civilians Kidnapped in Iraq - 2004-04-08
Three Japanese civilians, believed to be journalists, were kidnapped in Iraq by a group called the Mujahideen Brigades, who threatened to kill them unless Japan…