October 2003
US Rewards for Information Leading to Arrest of Gaza Bombing Suspects - 2003-10-31
The US is offering a $5 million reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for a bombing in Gaza that killed three…
Pakistani Legislators Protest Arrest of Opposition Politician
Pakistani legislators are protesting the arrest of opposition politician Javed Hashmi, demanding his immediate release. He was arrested for allegedly distributing a letter from a…
A British National Arrested on Suspicion of Ties to Al-Qaeda in Pakistan - 2003-10-30
A British national has been arrested in Pakistan on suspicion of links to Al-Qaeda. The suspect, who holds dual citizenship, was detained while using a…
Number Two Man of Saddam Hussein's Regime Likely Coordinating Ongoing Attacks in Iraq - 2003-10-30
U.S. officials suspect that Izzat Ibrahim, the number two man in Saddam Hussein's regime, is coordinating attacks against U.S. forces in Iraq. This follows the…
Police in Pakistan Arrest Senior Opposition Leader
Makhdoom Javed Hashmi, a senior opposition leader in Pakistan, was arrested for allegedly defaming the army and inciting rebellion among soldiers. His arrest has sparked…
Trial of Two Men Accused of Involvement in Deadly Bali Bombings Begins
The trial of two men linked to the 2002 Bali bombings has commenced in Indonesia, where they face charges of aiding in bomb construction and…
A U.S. Federal Judge Has Overturned the Conviction of a CIA Agent from 1983
A U.S. federal judge has overturned the 1983 conviction of Odin Wilson, a CIA agent convicted of selling explosives to Libya, citing prosecutorial misconduct. This…
Afsaneh Noorozi Asks Shirin Ebadi to Be Her Lawyer
Afsaneh Noorozi, accused of murder, has requested Shirin Ebadi to represent her in court. Noorozi claims self-defense against an assailant, but her death sentence has…
UN Police Arrests 5 Albanian Nationals
UN police arrested five Albanian nationals for alleged war crimes committed in Kosovo during the late 1990s. The arrests were made at the request of…
Denmark: Missing Iraqi General Likely Sought Asylum in the United Arab Emirates - 2003-10-28
A former Iraqi general, Nizar al-Khazraji, who disappeared during house arrest in Denmark, is believed to have sought asylum in the UAE. Denmark has issued…
American and Afghan Forces Kill at Least 20 Suspected Al-Qaeda and Taliban Fighters - 2003-10-27
American and Afghan forces conducted an operation in Paktia province, killing at least 20 suspected militants from Al-Qaeda and the Taliban. The operation resulted in…
Raouf Arefoglu, Deputy of the Musavat Party of Azerbaijan, Arrested
Raouf Arefoglu, a prominent opposition figure in Azerbaijan and deputy of the Musavat Party, was arrested for allegedly organizing unrest following the recent presidential elections.…
A Suspected Al-Qaeda Member Arrested in Faisalabad, Pakistan - 2003-10-26
A suspected Al-Qaeda member was arrested in Faisalabad, Pakistan, following intelligence gathered from two other detained suspects. The identity and nationality of the arrested individual…
US Embassy in Riyadh Warns Americans Residing in Saudi Arabia
The US Embassy in Riyadh has issued a warning to Americans in Saudi Arabia about the heightened threat of terrorist attacks, particularly during Ramadan. This…
Two Palestinian militants arrested following attacks on two hospitals in the West Bank
Two Palestinian militants were arrested by the Israeli army after attacks on hospitals in the West Bank. One was a Hamas member injured in an…
Head of Russia's Largest Oil Company Accused of Fraud
Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the head of Yukos Oil and Russia's richest man, has been arrested and imprisoned on multiple fraud charges, including tax evasion. His arrest…
Life and Progress in America: 20-Year-Old Student Arrested in Maryland
A 20-year-old student was arrested in Maryland for bringing a box cutter to demonstrate security vulnerabilities in airline travel. This incident raises concerns about airport…
Saudi Security Forces Arrest Dozens of Rebels - 2003-10-24
Saudi security forces have arrested dozens of rebels during protests against the government in three cities. The protests were encouraged by an exiled reform movement,…
Approximately 600 People Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorist Activities in Saudi Arabia - 2003-10-23
Around 600 individuals have been arrested in Saudi Arabia following a bombing in Riyadh. Prince Turki al-Faisal confirmed that some detainees have been released while…
An American Soldier Killed in Bomb Explosion North of Baghdad - 2003-10-23
An American soldier was killed in a bomb explosion north of Baghdad, and two others were injured. This incident is part of a rising trend…
In Saudi Arabia, anyone who violates the law prohibiting public protests will face punishment
Saudi Arabia's Interior Minister has warned that anyone violating the public protest ban will face legal consequences. Following recent protests, 83 individuals are being prosecuted,…
A Suspected Al-Qaeda Member Arrested by Philippine Immigration
A suspected Al-Qaeda member, Muhammad Afif Abdul-Jalil, was arrested in the Philippines for allegedly laundering money for terrorist operations linked to Osama bin Laden's son-in-law.…
Spanish Court Releases Arab TV Journalist on Bail
A Spanish court has released Taysir Alouni, an Arab journalist accused of ties to al-Qaeda, on bail due to health concerns. He was arrested for…
Lebanese Man Arrested on Suspicion of Attempting to Establish a Terrorist Camp in the U.S.
Osama Qusair, a 37-year-old Lebanese man, was arrested in Sweden on suspicion of attempting to establish a terrorist training camp in the U.S. U.S. officials…
Large-Scale Operations Begin in Southern Afghanistan - 2003-10-23
A large-scale military operation has commenced in southern Afghanistan, led by Afghan and U.S. coalition forces, resulting in the capture of at least 13 suspected…
Hambali to be Extradited for Trial to Indonesia
The U.S. has agreed to extradite Hambali, a key figure in the Jemaah Islamiyah terrorist group, to Indonesia for trial after completing his interrogation. This…
Political Fasting Message - 2003-10-22
Mohammad Reza Khosravi is undertaking a political fast to protest the arrests of several activists and the broader issues of repression and lack of freedom…
Coalition Soldiers and Iraqi Police Arrest 35 Suspects in Raid on Mosque in Karbala - 2003-10-21
Coalition forces and Iraqi police arrested 35 suspects in a mosque raid in Karbala related to Shia faction clashes. The operation was deemed successful by…
Coalition Soldiers Attacked the City of Karbala at Dawn on Tuesday - 2003-10-21
Coalition forces led by the U.S. launched an operation in Karbala to arrest suspects linked to Shia faction clashes. In Baghdad, the use of a…
Letter from 400 Iraqi Intellectuals Calling for the Arrest of Muqtada al-Sadr - 2003-10-21
Over 400 Iraqi intellectuals have called for the arrest of radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, accusing him of criminal actions for political gain and demanding the…
Three Al-Qaeda Suspects Arrested in Pakistan - 2003-10-21
Three Al-Qaeda suspects, two Yemenis and one Pakistani, were arrested in Faisalabad, Pakistan, following military operations against Al-Qaeda. The arrests come after a series of…
Arrest of a Senior Taliban Commander in Urozgan Province, Afghanistan - 2003-10-20
U.S. coalition forces have arrested Mullah Janan, a senior Taliban commander, in Urozgan province, believed to be responsible for recent rocket attacks. This operation is…
Bomb Explosion Kills 3 American Security Personnel
A bomb explosion in Gaza killed three American security personnel, leading to the arrest of three suspects linked to the attack. This incident increases pressure…
EU Election Observers: Azerbaijan Elections Do Not Meet International Standards - 2003-10-17
In Azerbaijan, Prime Minister Ilham Aliyev won the presidential election with nearly 80% of the vote, while opposition leader Isa Gambar claimed the election was…
Washington Negotiates Joining Multinational Force in Iraq - 2003-10-16
Washington is in talks with several countries about joining a multinational force in Iraq, but troop deployment timelines remain uncertain. U.S. military morale is mixed,…
Palestinian Police Arrest Three in Connection with Bomb Explosion in Gaza Strip
Three members of the Popular Resistance Committees were arrested by Palestinian police following a bomb explosion in Gaza that killed three American security guards. The…
Indian Military and Security Officials Have Besieged Ayodhya - 2003-10-16
Indian military and security forces have surrounded Ayodhya to prevent a Hindu rally at a contested site. Thousands of activists have been arrested, yet many…
American Soldiers Kill and Arrest Group Attempting to Cross from Syria into Iraq - 2003-10-16
American soldiers engaged a group trying to cross from Syria into Iraq, resulting in casualties among the group but no American losses. Syrian officials have…
Indian Police Arrests Hindu Extremist Leader - 2003-10-16
Indian police arrested a Hindu extremist leader to prevent a large gathering of Hindus in Ayodhya, a site of historical religious conflict. The leader was…
Letter to Kofi Annan for the Protection of Afsaneh Norouzi's Life - 2003-10-14
A group of Iranian activists has sent an electronic letter to Kofi Annan, urging him to intervene to save Afsaneh Norouzi from execution. Norouzi was…
Bomb Explosion in Front of Turkish Building in Baghdad - 2003-10-14
A car bomb exploded outside the Turkish embassy in Baghdad, killing the driver and injuring 12 others, amid rising tensions following Turkey's agreement to join…
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry Criticizes Iraqi Court
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has condemned an Iraqi court's decision to sentence two Ukrainian sailors to 7 years for oil smuggling. The sailors plan to…
Sudanese Opposition Leader Released from House Arrest
Hassan al-Turabi, a prominent Sudanese opposition leader, has been released from house arrest after more than two years. His release, ordered by President Omar al-Bashir,…
New Wave of Protests Against Zimbabwean Government's Economic Policies
A major trade union in Zimbabwe is planning new protests against the government's economic policies, accusing President Mugabe of mismanagement. The protests are set to…
Arrest of Suspects in Tikrit
American soldiers arrested four men in Tikrit, suspected to be linked to Saddam Hussein's regime. The Governing Council in Baghdad is in conflict with Washington…
Globe and Mail: Shirin Ebadi Agrees to Represent Zahra Kazemi's Family
Shirin Ebadi has agreed to represent Zahra Kazemi's family in court following Kazemi's death in custody in Iran. This case highlights issues of press freedom…
Formal Charges Filed Against Former Muslim Chaplain of U.S. Military Detention Center
James Yee, a former Muslim chaplain at Guantanamo Bay, has been formally charged by the U.S. Army with disobeying orders and mishandling classified information. He…
Arrest of 38 Ilmard at the Afghanistan Border by Pakistani Security Forces
Pakistani security forces arrested 38 individuals in South Waziristan, targeting those suspected of sheltering al-Qaeda members. This crackdown follows previous arrests and killings in the…
US Representatives Request Confidential Report Regarding Iraq - 2003-10-10
US Representatives are demanding a confidential report on the post-war management of Iraq, citing severe flaws in US plans. President Bush defends the invasion amidst…
Bomb Explosion Near Army Base in West Bank - 2003-10-09
A suicide bomber attacked near an Israeli army base in Tulkarm, injuring soldiers and claiming responsibility by the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades. The Israeli army plans…
Beginning of Pakistan Army's Suppression Operations in Tribal Areas Along the Northwestern Border - 2003-10-08
The Pakistan Army has launched operations in tribal areas to arrest locals suspected of harboring militants. This follows a recent attack where several Al-Qaeda suspects…
March of About Two Thousand Iraqi Shiites for the Release of a Cleric - 2003-10-08
Approximately two thousand Iraqi Shiites protested in Baghdad for the release of cleric Moyid al-Khazraji, who was arrested for allegedly inciting violence against coalition forces.…
Yemeni Police Re-arrest Suspect Who Escaped Prison Six Months Ago
Yemeni police have re-arrested a suspect in the USS Cole bombing who escaped from prison six months ago. The suspect was captured in Aden, and…
Trial of Reza Ahmadi Begins Over Involvement in Zahra Kazemi's Death
Reza Ahmadi, an official from Iran's Ministry of Intelligence, is on trial for his alleged role in the death of Zahra Kazemi, a Canadian-Iranian journalist…
Aung San Suu Kyi, the detained leader of the Burmese opposition, will be released
Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the Burmese opposition, is expected to be released following surgery. The Burmese Foreign Minister announced her good condition…
Following Armed Clash Near Afghanistan Border, Several Al-Qaeda and Taliban Suspects Arrested - 2003-10-04
Several Al-Qaeda and Taliban suspects were arrested by the Pakistani army following an armed clash near the Afghanistan border. The suspects include individuals from various…
At least 20 arrested during clashes in Nairobi
Clashes in Nairobi between Mungiki sect members and police led to at least 20 arrests. The violence followed the disruption of a gathering celebrating the…
At least 12 suspected Al-Qaeda and Taliban fugitives killed in Pakistan army attack - 2003-10-03
The Pakistani army has killed 12 suspected Al-Qaeda and Taliban members and arrested 12 more near the Afghanistan border. Meanwhile, Taliban fighters have killed government…
Pakistani Army Soldiers Kill 12 Suspected Al-Qaeda and Taliban Defectors
Pakistani army soldiers conducted an operation in South Waziristan, killing 12 suspected militants from Al-Qaeda and the Taliban while arresting another 12. This operation comes…
Amnesty International Protests the Imminent Execution of Afsaneh Nouroozi
Amnesty International is urging global action against the imminent execution of Afsaneh Nouroozi, who was convicted for killing the head of the intelligence police in…
Israeli Cabinet Approves Extension of Security Barrier in West Bank
The Israeli cabinet has approved an extension of the security barrier in the West Bank, impacting Palestinian territory. The decision comes alongside the arrest of…
Review of the Continued Construction of Security Barriers Around Palestinian Territories - 2003-10-01
The Israeli government is discussing the ongoing construction of security barriers in the West Bank, with Ariel Sharon advocating for barriers around Jewish settlements. The…