July 2004
Amnesty International Calls for the Release of Five Prisoners in Syria - 2004-07-24
Amnesty International has urged the Syrian government to release five prisoners facing trial for expressing their opinions. The detainees are accused of actions related to…
Nationwide Attacks on Saturday in Iraq Left 9 Dead - 2004-07-18
On Saturday, a series of attacks in Iraq resulted in 9 fatalities, including 5 bodyguards of the Iraqi Minister of Information. The attacks, claimed by…
Fourth Islamic Militant Surrenders to Saudi Authorities - 2004-07-15
Ibrahim Al-Sadiq Al-Harbiy, the fourth Islamic militant, surrendered to Saudi authorities in Damascus and will return to Riyadh. His brother claims he has no ties…
Saudi Newspaper Report on Khalid al-Harbi's Departure from Tehran - 2004-07-14
Khalid al-Harbi, a suspected Al-Qaeda militant, was given an ultimatum by the Iranian government to either surrender to Saudi authorities or face expulsion. He eventually…
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…
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…
Over 200 Muslim Militants in Thailand Respond to Government Amnesty Proposal
Over 200 Muslim militants in southern Thailand have surrendered in response to a government amnesty offer. The ongoing violence, which has resulted in over 200…
Iraq's Interim Government Proposes Amnesty for Insurgents - 2004-07-12
The Iraqi interim government plans to offer amnesty to insurgents willing to surrender, excluding serious criminals. Meanwhile, the wife of a kidnapped Filipino is appealing…
At least 10 killed in US airstrike on suspected militants' hideout
A US airstrike in Fallujah targeting suspected Al-Qaeda militants resulted in at least 10 deaths and several injuries. Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi confirmed that…
Iyad Allawi Considers Amnesty for Insurgents - 2004-07-04
Iyad Allawi, the interim Prime Minister of Iraq, is considering an amnesty for insurgents to reduce violence against Iraqis and coalition forces. The proposal includes…
At least one militant killed in Riyadh shooting
In Riyadh, Saudi security forces killed at least one heavily wanted militant during a shooting. This incident follows a similar confrontation where two suspected militants…