May 2004
London Report: Nazanin Ansari's Interview with the Head of Iran Section at Amnesty International - 2004-05-28
Amnesty International released its annual report on May 26, highlighting human rights issues in Iran. Nazanin Ansari from VOA conducted an interview with Doruori Dyke,…
Continued Protests by Lebanese Demonstrators in the Suburbs of Beirut - 2004-05-28
Lebanese protesters continued demonstrations against rising gasoline prices, setting fires and blocking roads in Beirut's suburbs. Following violent clashes with soldiers that resulted in civilian…
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…
Annual Report of Amnesty International on the Middle East - 2004-05-26
Amnesty International's annual report highlights the ongoing violence in the Middle East in 2003, particularly due to the Iraq war and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The…
US Request for Resolution Supporting American Peacekeepers in UN Security Council - 2004-05-21
The US is seeking to renew a resolution in the UN Security Council that protects American peacekeepers from prosecution by the International Criminal Court. This…
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…
Statement by Amnesty International Regarding Torture by Thai Police and Army - 2004-05-18
Amnesty International has demanded an independent investigation into allegations of excessive force, extrajudicial killings, and torture by Thai security forces against insurgents in southern Thailand.…
Amnesty International: Israel Must Immediately Halt the Destruction of Palestinian Homes
Amnesty International has urged Israel to stop demolishing Palestinian homes, arguing that such actions are disproportionate and constitute collective punishment. The organization also calls on…
According to Amnesty International, British soldiers have shot and killed several Iraqi civilians
Amnesty International reports that British soldiers have killed unarmed Iraqi civilians in southern Iraq, raising concerns about the safety of civilians in the region. The…
Tony Blair Apologizes for Mistreatment of Iraqi Prisoners by British Forces - 2004-05-10
Tony Blair has publicly apologized for the mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners by British soldiers, as the British Defense Minister announced that two cases are under…
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…
War in Western Sudan Continues Despite Ceasefire Agreement - 2004-05-01
The conflict in Darfur persists despite a ceasefire agreement between the Sudanese government and rebels. Human rights organizations report ongoing violence against civilians by militias.…