June 2004
Trial of 7 Kurdish Men and Torture of Kurdish Children in Syria - 2004-06-30
Amnesty International condemned the unfair trial of 7 Kurdish men in Syria who protested against the violation of Kurdish rights. The organization also highlighted the…
Saudi Security Sources: Suspected Saudi National Surrenders to Authorities
Othman Al-Amiri, a 37-year-old Saudi national suspected of terrorism, has surrendered to authorities in Riyadh. His surrender follows a public amnesty proposal by Crown Prince…
At least 23 killed in twin bombings in southern Baghdad - 2004-06-27
At least 23 people were killed and nearly 60 injured in twin bombings in Hilla, southern Baghdad, just days before a power transfer to a…
The U.S. Warns Citizens Again About Travel to Saudi Arabia - 2004-06-24
The U.S. has issued a renewed travel warning for Saudi Arabia due to recent attacks against Americans, urging citizens to avoid travel and leave the…
Russian Forces and Chechen Separatists Accused of Human Rights Violations
Amnesty International has accused Russian forces and Chechen separatists of serious human rights violations in southern Russia, including extrajudicial killings and torture. The report highlights…
Thousands of Pakistani Soldiers Attack Suspected Al-Qaeda Hideouts - 2004-06-11
Pakistani soldiers, with helicopter support, have been attacking suspected Al-Qaeda hideouts for three days, resulting in 60 deaths, including 15 soldiers. The army identified key…
Pakistani Army Attacks Al-Qaeda Hideouts for the Third Consecutive Day - 2004-06-11
The Pakistani army has launched a sustained offensive against Al-Qaeda hideouts in South Waziristan, resulting in significant casualties on both sides. This escalation follows recent…
Leader of the National Liberation Army of Colombia Calls for Peace Negotiations with the Government
Francisco Galan, leader of Colombia's National Liberation Army, has requested the government to initiate ceasefire talks and consider amnesty for political prisoners as prerequisites for…
Human Rights Groups Call for Independent Investigation into Tiananmen Massacre
Human rights groups are demanding an independent investigation into the Tiananmen Square massacre of June 4, 1989, where hundreds of pro-democracy protesters were killed by…
Algeria: 10 Security Forces Killed in Ambush
Ten members of Algeria's security forces were killed in an ambush in the Kabylie region. The Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat is suspected to…