November 2003
Jamaat-e Islami Group Resumes Guerrilla Training Operations
The Jamaat-e Islami group has restarted guerrilla training in Mindanao, Philippines. Philippine officials have identified Indonesian nationals involved in this training and warned against any…
The Main Leader of Protests in Georgia Will Participate in the Presidential Elections
Nino Burjanadze announced that Mikheil Saakashvili, the leader of the protests in Georgia, will run in the presidential elections on January 4. This follows the…
January 4th Set as Date for Election of Successor to Edward Shevardnadze
The Georgian Parliament has set January 4th for the presidential election following Edward Shevardnadze's resignation. Interim President Nino Burjanadze has yet to announce her candidacy,…
Malaysian Police Release Four Detained Students
Malaysian police released four students detained on suspicion of terrorism links after being expelled from Pakistan. They were part of a larger group, with nine…
Prominent Opposition Figure in Georgia Becomes Acting President - 2003-11-24
Nino Burdzhanadze has been appointed as the acting president of Georgia following a shift in political alliances. She was previously a supporter of the former…
President Edward Shevardnadze of Georgia Resigns
President Edward Shevardnadze of Georgia resigned after facing three weeks of opposition protests regarding disputed parliamentary election results. Mikhail Saakashvili, the opposition leader, played a…
Eduard Shevardnadze Ready to Accept Early Presidential Elections in Georgia - 2003-11-23
Eduard Shevardnadze has agreed to early presidential elections in Georgia amid mounting protests from the opposition. The opposition, led by Mikheil Saakashvili, is demanding the…
President of Georgia Declares State of Emergency
Eduard Shevardnadze has declared a state of emergency in Georgia amid protests demanding his resignation. The opposition claims election fraud, and military forces are on…
Pakistan Dissolves Three More Extremist Islamic Groups - 2003-11-20
Pakistan has dissolved three extremist Islamic groups, including Jamaat al-Furqan, linked to the murder of journalist Daniel Pearl. This move follows the U.S. expressing concerns…
14 Kurdish Rebels Killed in Clashes with Turkish Soldiers
14 Kurdish rebels were killed in a clash with Turkish soldiers in southeastern Turkey's Bingol province. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the Turkish government…
Election Observers Declare Georgian Parliamentary Election Results Fraudulent
Election observers have declared the results of Georgia's parliamentary elections fraudulent, leading to calls for President Shevardnadze's resignation from the opposition. The U.S. is urging…
Georgian Motorists Support Anti-Shoard Nadzé Protests by Honking
Georgian motorists honked in support of protests against President Edward Shoard Nadzé, part of a civil disobedience campaign led by Mikheil Saakashvili. Despite calls for…
Deadly Bombings in Turkey Executed by International Terrorists - 2003-11-16
On November 16, 2003, coordinated car bombings targeted two synagogues in Istanbul, resulting in at least 23 deaths and hundreds of injuries. The attacks are…
Suicide Bombing at Two Jewish Synagogues in Istanbul Leaves Dozens Dead and Injured - 2003-11-15
A coordinated suicide bombing at two Jewish synagogues in Istanbul resulted in at least 23 deaths and around 300 injuries. An extremist Islamic group claimed…
A Kurdish guerrilla group that has fought the Turkish army for years announces its dissolution
The PKK has announced its dissolution and plans to form a new organization focused on negotiating Kurdish rights. Turkish officials have dismissed this as a…
Opposition Leader in Mauritania Arrested for Attempted Coup - 2003-11-10
Mohamed Ould Haidalla, the opposition leader in Mauritania, was arrested for allegedly planning a coup after losing the presidential election. Current President Maaouiya Ould Sid'Ahmed…
Opposition Leaders in Georgia Agree to Meet with President Eduard Shevardnadze - 2003-11-09
Opposition leaders in Georgia have agreed to meet with President Shevardnadze amid protests demanding his resignation following flawed elections. The president has proposed dialogue but…
Turkey Refuses to Send Troops to Iraq
Turkey has decided not to send troops to Iraq due to opposition from Iraqi leaders, despite previously granting permission to send over ten thousand soldiers.…
UN Investigates Security Flaws Leading to Terrorist Attack on Its Headquarters in Baghdad - 2003-11-01
The UN is investigating security weaknesses that led to a terrorist attack on its Baghdad headquarters. Kofi Annan expressed concern over an independent panel's findings…