April 2004
Democracy Support Party in Burma Participates Conditionally in Constitutional Convention
The Democracy Support Party in Burma has agreed to participate in a constitutional convention next month, contingent upon the military government meeting certain conditions, including…
Abu Bakar Bashir Rearrested After Release from Prison - 2004-04-30
Abu Bakar Bashir, a Muslim cleric suspected of terrorism, was re-arrested in Indonesia immediately after being released from prison due to new evidence against him.…
The Problem of Child Kidnapping in Afghanistan is Increasing
The Afghan Interior Minister, Ali Ahmad Jalali, reported a significant increase in child kidnapping in Afghanistan, with over 200 children rescued last year. This issue…
Muslim Separatists Behind Attacks and Violence in Southern Thailand - 2004-04-30
Muslim separatists are believed to be responsible for recent violent attacks in southern Thailand, leading to over 100 deaths. Thai authorities have arrested militants and…
Saudi Police Have Thwarted Dozens of Terrorist Attacks in Riyadh
Saudi police have successfully prevented numerous terrorist attacks in Riyadh, particularly following a deadly car bomb explosion that killed five and injured many. The Interior…
Issuance of Directive on Respecting 'Human Rights' by Mahmoud Shahroudi Reminds of the Cry 'Thief, Thief'
Mahmoud Shahroudi, head of Iran's judiciary, issued a directive claiming to uphold human rights, yet the directive fails to address ongoing abuses by his own…
Leaders of Aung San Suu Kyi's Party Meet After One Year
Aung San Suu Kyi and other leaders of her party met for the first time in nearly a year to discuss participation in an upcoming…
Human Rights Activist Sentenced for Protesting Fidel Castro
Juan Carlos Gonzalez Leiva, a Cuban human rights activist, has been sentenced to four years in prison for protesting Fidel Castro but is allowed to…
Afghan Security Forces Arrest 16 Suspected of Planning Attacks in Kabul - 2004-04-28
Afghan security forces have arrested 16 individuals suspected of planning attacks in Kabul, with 58 arrests made since early April. The arrests include at least…
Spanish Government Issues 6 More Arrest Warrants for Bombing Suspects
The Spanish government has issued additional arrest warrants for suspects in the March 11 train bombings in Madrid, which killed 191 people. Moroccan Islamic extremists…
Arrest of a Moroccan in Spain Suspected of Involvement in Madrid Bombings
A Moroccan man was arrested in Spain as part of the investigation into the March 11 Madrid train bombings. He is among several suspects linked…
A U.S. Court Grants Government Permission to Reprosecute Zakaria Moussaoui - 2004-04-23
A U.S. court has allowed the government to reprosecute Zakaria Moussaoui, the only individual officially charged in relation to the September 11 attacks. While he…
Kyrgyzstan Court Sentences 4 Men to 13 Years for Planning Attack on U.S. Airbase
A Kyrgyzstan court has sentenced four men to 13 years in prison for allegedly planning an attack on a U.S. airbase. The defendants, who claim…
Five Wanted Fugitives Killed in Clash in Jeddah by Saudi Authorities - 2004-04-23
Five wanted fugitives were killed by Saudi security forces during a clash in Jeddah. This incident followed a deadly suicide bombing in Riyadh, raising concerns…
Iranian Prisoners in Need of Medical Treatment, United Press - April 23, 2004
An American organization has called on the Bush administration to intervene for the medical treatment of two Iranian political prisoners, Manoochehr and Akbar Mohammadi. Both…
A Militant Arrested in Connection with the Explosion of an American Warship in Yemen - 2004-04-22
A militant linked to the 2000 explosion of the USS Cole in Yemen has been arrested. He is suspected of being part of al-Qaeda and…
Israeli Soldiers Attack Tulkarm City in West Bank - 2004-04-22
Israeli soldiers launched an attack on Tulkarm, killing three militants from the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigade. In response to Israeli actions, militants in Ramallah expressed their…
17 Arrested in Afghanistan on Suspicion of Planning Attacks on Kabul - 2004-04-22
Seventeen individuals were arrested in Afghanistan on suspicion of planning attacks on Kabul, with four detained near a stadium and others in a raid on…
Iran Denies Report of Arresting Two Experts for Providing Nuclear Secrets to Foreigners - 2004-04-21
Iran's Minister of Intelligence has denied reports of the arrest of two experts for allegedly sharing nuclear secrets with foreigners. The claims originated from an…
Eight Arrested in Afghanistan on Suspicion of Ties to Al-Qaeda
Eight individuals were arrested in Afghanistan on suspicion of links to Al-Qaeda and a local militant group. One of the detainees is believed to be…
Egyptian Security Officials Arrest Kuwaiti Passenger Attempting to Hijack Qatari Plane - 2004-04-17
A Kuwaiti passenger attempted to hijack a Qatari plane traveling from Morocco to Qatar. The incident was thwarted by the pilot, and the plane safely…
Political Prisoners in the Slaughterhouse of Political Deals: EDA - April 17, 2004
The article discusses the plight of political prisoners in Iran, highlighting the government's human rights abuses and the complicity of the Syrian government in the…
UN Human Rights Criticizes Cuba's Human Rights Record - 2004-04-16
The UN Human Rights Commission criticized Cuba's human rights record, urging the government to respect fundamental rights and expressing regret over the imprisonment of dissidents.…
Six Moroccan Suspects Released in Madrid
Six Moroccan suspects were released in Madrid after being cleared of involvement in the train bombings. Eighteen others remain detained as investigations continue. This incident…
Opposition in Armenia Calls for Robert Kocharian's Resignation
Opposition leaders in Armenia are demanding the resignation of President Robert Kocharian, citing electoral fraud in his re-election. Police clashed with protesters in Yerevan, resulting…
Arrest of Senior Commander of a Militant Group in Afghanistan - 2004-04-14
A senior commander of a militant group in Afghanistan was arrested by international peacekeepers, posing a threat to local residents and foreign entities. The commander…
Jordan's King: Recent Arrests Have Prevented the Death of Thousands
Jordan's King Abdullah announced that recent arrests of terrorist suspects have thwarted a major attack that could have resulted in thousands of deaths. The arrests…
Clashes Between Armenian Police and Protesters - 2004-04-13
Clashes erupted in Yerevan between Armenian police and protesters opposing President Robert Kocharian. The protests, fueled by allegations of election fraud, have led to injuries…
Arrest of 7 More Suspects in Connection with Madrid Bombing
Spanish authorities have arrested 7 additional suspects linked to the March 11 train bombing in Madrid, which killed 191 people. This brings the total number…
Javed Hashmi, Opposition Leader in Pakistan, Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison
Javed Hashmi, a prominent opposition leader in Pakistan, has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for charges including inciting unrest and forgery. His arrest…
Democracy Supporters Continue Protests in Nepal
On Saturday, democracy supporters in Nepal continued protests against the government, leading to police intervention and mass arrests. Five major political parties are demanding a…
Arrest of 54 Individuals in Connection with Recent Terrorist Attacks in Uzbekistan - 2004-04-09
Uzbek authorities have arrested 54 individuals linked to recent terrorist attacks that killed at least 47 people. The Attorney General claims these individuals have connections…
One Year Since the Killing of Seyyed Abdul-Majid Khoei, Shiite Cleric of Iraq
One year after the murder of Seyyed Abdul-Majid Khoei, a prominent Shiite cleric in Iraq, tensions remain high as coalition forces pursue those responsible, including…
Concern of a Major Human Rights Group Regarding the Situation in Haiti - 2004-04-08
Amnesty International has raised alarms about escalating human rights abuses in Haiti, including violence and insecurity that could lead to a humanitarian crisis and mass…
Report by Shahid: Latest Information on the Arrest of a Suspect in a Terrorist Operation in France - 2004-04-07
A suspect has been arrested in France in connection with a terrorist operation. The report details the latest developments surrounding this arrest. This incident is…
Bombing Conspiracy Charges Against One of Eight Terrorist Suspects in London - 2004-04-07
British authorities have charged a 17-year-old suspect with conspiracy to commit bombing as part of a group of eight arrested last week for possessing large…
Over 140 Kilograms of Heroin Seized at Afghanistan Border by Russian Border Guards - 2004-04-07
Russian border guards seized over 140 kilograms of heroin at the Afghanistan border, resulting in the death of a suspected drug trafficker and the arrest…
Foiling Plans for a Terrorist Attack in London - 2004-04-06
British authorities have thwarted a planned terrorist attack in London involving toxic chemicals intended to cause harm to civilians. The plot was linked to al-Qaeda…
French Police Arrest 13 in Connection with Last Year's Bombings in Morocco
French police have arrested 13 individuals linked to last year's bombings in Morocco, which killed 45 people. The arrests are part of a broader investigation…
An Afghan Militant Commander Arrested in Southwest Kabul - 2004-04-05
A commander of Afghan militants, Amanullah, was arrested by U.S. troops in southwest Kabul for his alleged role in suicide bombings that killed two peacekeepers.…
Two More Suspects Arrested in Connection with Madrid Train Bombings - 2004-04-05
Two additional suspects linked to the Madrid train bombings have been arrested, raising the total number of detainees to 17. The arrests occurred in Madrid…
Coalition Forces in Iraq Announce Arrest Warrant for Muqtada al-Sadr
Coalition forces in Iraq have announced an arrest warrant for radical Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, linked to a murder case. Al-Sadr is reportedly holed up…
Three Bombing Suspects and One Police Officer Killed in Madrid Explosion - 2004-04-04
In a police operation in Madrid, three bombing suspects detonated themselves, killing one officer and injuring several others. The suspects were linked to a previous…
Thousands of Muqtada al-Sadr Supporters Demonstrate Power in Iraq
Thousands of Muqtada al-Sadr's supporters marched in Baghdad to demonstrate their strength, protesting the arrest of al-Sadr's aide and the closure of his publication. The…
Afghanistan to Launch Operations to Arrest Taliban and Al-Qaeda Fighters
Afghanistan is preparing to conduct operations to capture fleeing Taliban and Al-Qaeda fighters from Pakistan, collaborating with U.S. forces. Local tribal leaders in Pakistan are…
Aung San Suu Kyi to be Invited to Participate in Constitutional Review Convention
Aung San Suu Kyi is expected to be invited to a constitutional review convention in Burma next month, but her release from house arrest remains…
Thousands of Supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr March in Baghdad - 2004-04-03
Thousands of Muqtada al-Sadr's supporters marched in Baghdad to protest the arrest of his aide and the confiscation of his magazine. Violence continues in Baghdad…
Bomb Discovered on High-Speed Train Line in Spain - 2004-04-02
A bomb was found on a high-speed train line in Spain, similar to those used in previous terrorist attacks. Four suspects were released due to…
Uzbek Security Forces Searching for Perpetrators of Recent Attacks in Tashkent
Uzbek security forces are actively pursuing suspects linked to recent attacks in Tashkent that killed at least 17 people. The Attorney General reported 19 arrests…
Tunisia and the United States
The editorial discusses the state of human rights and political freedoms in Tunisia, highlighting the suppression of dissent under President Ben Ali. It emphasizes the…
Italian Police Arrest 61 Suspected Muslims
Italian police arrested 61 individuals suspected of extremism in coordinated raids. The majority of those detained are Moroccan, with some facing deportation for illegal residency.…
Arrest of Canadian Computer Programmer on Charges of Assisting Terrorist Groups - 2004-04-01
A 29-year-old Canadian computer programmer, Mohammad Momen Khajeh, has been arrested for allegedly assisting terrorist activities in Ottawa and London. This marks the first charge…
Attempt to Arrest Former Bosnian Leader Radovan Karadžić Fails
NATO soldiers attempted to arrest Radovan Karadžić, the former Bosnian leader wanted for war crimes, but failed. The raid resulted in injuries to two civilians.…
Arrest of Dozens of Terrorism Suspects in Europe - 2004-04-01
Dozens of suspects linked to a Turkish Marxist extremist group were arrested across five European countries. The arrests involved 41 individuals in Italy, Turkey, Germany,…
Arrest Warrant Issued for Tunisian in Connection with Madrid Bombings
A Spanish judge has issued an arrest warrant for Serhan Abdulmajid Fakhit, a Tunisian identified as the leader of the group responsible for the Madrid…
Arrest of a Suspected Muslim Militant in Karachi
A suspected Muslim militant was arrested in Karachi with explosives and weapons. He is linked to the Sunni extremist group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, which has a history…