July 2004
Kidnappers in Iraq Threaten to Kill One of the Hostage Drivers on Friday - 2004-07-29
Kidnappers in Iraq threaten to kill one of seven truck drivers if their demands are not met, claiming the drivers support U.S. forces. Al Jazeera…
Militants Kidnap Somali Truck Driver in Iraq - 2004-07-29
Militants linked to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi have kidnapped a Somali truck driver in Iraq, threatening to kill him if his employer does not withdraw from…
A militant group in Iraq announced it has killed two Pakistani hostages - 2004-07-29
A militant group in Iraq has killed two Pakistani hostages, employees of an Arab company, and released a kidnapped Iraqi driver. This incident reflects the…
Al Jazeera: Network's Logo Removed from Democratic Party Convention Without Prior Notice - 2004-07-26
Al Jazeera's logo was unexpectedly removed from the Democratic National Convention venue in Boston shortly after being installed. The network has not received an explanation…
Egyptian Diplomat Kidnapped in Iraq - 2004-07-24
An Egyptian diplomat, Mohamed Qotb, was kidnapped in Iraq by militants in response to Egypt's proposal to send security experts. The situation escalates as another…
India Urges Iraqi Militants to Release Its Citizens - 2004-07-22
Iraqi militants have taken three Indian truck drivers hostage and threatened them with death. India is urging their release, emphasizing its friendship with Iraq. This…
Philippine Hostage to Be Released Upon Departure of Last Filipino Soldier from Iraq - 2004-07-15
Iraqi insurgents announced they would release a Filipino hostage once the last Filipino soldier departs Iraq. This ultimatum highlights the ongoing tensions and threats faced…
Bulgaria Will Not Withdraw Its Soldiers from Iraq - 2004-07-14
Bulgaria has decided to keep its troops in Iraq despite threats from the Zarqawi group following the beheading of a Bulgarian citizen. The Philippine government…
U.S. Criticism of the Philippines - 2004-07-13
The U.S. has criticized the Philippines for announcing a potential withdrawal of its troops from Iraq due to pressure from kidnappers. This situation involves U.S.…
Manila Officials: We Will Withdraw Philippine Troops from Iraq as Soon as Possible
Philippine officials announced plans to withdraw troops from Iraq to save a hostage's life, following a deadline set by militants. President Arroyo previously rejected the…
Iraqi Militants Deny Release of Filipino Hostage
Iraqi militants have refuted claims of a Filipino hostage's release and threatened execution if Philippine troops are not withdrawn by July 20. The Philippine government…
Threat by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's Militants to Execute Two Bulgarian Hostages in Iraq - 2004-07-09
Militants linked to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi threatened to execute two Bulgarian hostages unless the U.S. military releases all Iraqi prisoners. This group has a history…
Missing US Marine in Iraq is at the US Embassy in Beirut
Corporal Wasef Ali Hassoun, a missing US Marine in Iraq, has been found alive at the US Embassy in Beirut after being believed captured by…
Approval of New Security Law in Iraq - 2004-07-07
The interim Iraqi government has enacted a new security law to enhance its powers against insurgents, acknowledging potential reductions in freedoms but emphasizing human rights…
An Iraqi militant group claims the American Marine is still alive - 2004-07-06
An Iraqi militant group claims that Corporal Wasef Ali Hassoun, an American Marine kidnapped last month, is still alive despite earlier reports of his death.…