July 2004
A Muslim Extremist Group in Uzbekistan Responsible for Wave of Violence - 2004-07-31
A Muslim extremist group in Uzbekistan is believed to be behind recent bombings in Tashkent that killed three and injured eight. The attacks are linked…
Interview with Elaheh Saran, Wife of Amir Saran - 2004-07-30
Elaheh Saran discusses her husband Amir Saran, a political activist imprisoned by the Iranian regime. He was sentenced to 8 years without legal representation, highlighting…
Three Suspected Members of Abu Sayyaf Group Arrested in Southern Philippines - 2004-07-29
Three suspected members of the Abu Sayyaf group were arrested in Zamboanga, Philippines, near a U.S. anti-terrorism training center. This group is notorious for bombings…
A Palestinian Militant Leader Killed in Southern Gaza Strip
A Palestinian militant leader was killed in an Israeli missile strike in Rafah, Gaza, along with a member of his group. The attack is part…
Another Man Arrested in Connection with Madrid Train Bombings - 2004-07-29
A Moroccan man has been arrested in connection with the March 11 Madrid train bombings, which were linked to Al-Qaeda and resulted in 191 deaths.…
Discovery and Seizure of a Bag Containing Explosives and Seven Rockets in Afghanistan - 2004-07-29
Security officials in Afghanistan seized explosives and rockets on a road leading to NATO and U.S. bases, arresting three suspects. This incident highlights ongoing security…
Under the Microscope: The Arrest of Attaollah Mohajerani - Bombing Last Night in Iraq - 2004-07-28
Attaollah Mohajerani, a former Iranian minister, has been arrested, and there was a bombing in Iraq the previous night. Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses these…
US Embassy in Kuwait Issues Warning to American Citizens - 2004-07-27
The US Embassy in Kuwait has issued a warning to American citizens following the arrest of al-Qaeda suspects attempting to recruit locals for attacks. Concurrently,…
Canada: We are exploring diplomatic avenues to register our objection to the court ruling
Canada is exploring diplomatic measures to object to the acquittal of an Iranian intelligence officer accused of murdering Canadian-Iranian journalist Zahra Kazemi. The case has…
Burma's Foreign Minister Declares No Allowance for Indian Rebel Activities on Its Soil
Burma's Foreign Minister U Win Aung has pledged not to allow Indian rebels to operate in Burma during his visit to Islamabad. This commitment comes…
Three Railway Employees in Turkey Charged with Negligence
Three railway employees in Turkey have been arrested following a train derailment that killed 37 people. The government faces accusations of attempting to cover up…
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…
The European Union Calls on the Sudanese Government to Disarm Arab Militias
The EU has urged Sudan to disarm Arab militias and arrest their leaders accused of violence in Darfur. The UN reports that two rebel groups…
Intelligence Ministry Interrogator Accused of Killing Zahra Kazemi Acquitted
An Iranian court has acquitted Mohammad Reza Aghdam Ahmadi, an interrogator accused of killing photojournalist Zahra Kazemi. Kazemi was arrested for photographing protests and died…
A Cuban Dissident Released from Prison After One Year - 2004-07-23
Marta Beatriz Roque, a Cuban dissident, was released from prison after serving over a year for charges of treason and subversion. She was the only…
Colin Powell and Kofi Annan Call for Crisis Reduction in Darfur - 2004-07-23
Colin Powell and Kofi Annan have urged Sudan to take action to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Darfur, where violence has led to mass displacement…
13 Relatives of Bin Laden Left the U.S. 8 Days After the September 11 Terrorist Attacks - 2004-07-22
At least 13 relatives of Osama bin Laden departed the U.S. on a chartered flight shortly after the September 11 attacks. Senator Frank Lautenberg has…
Chilean Court Orders Investigation into Pinochet's Bank Accounts - 2004-07-21
A Chilean court has initiated an investigation into Augusto Pinochet's bank accounts following allegations of hidden funds amounting to eight million dollars. President Ricardo Lagos…
Saudi Security Forces Find Head of American Hostage Paul Johnson
Saudi security forces discovered the head of American hostage Paul Johnson during a raid on a militant hideout in Riyadh. This operation targeted Saleh al-Oufi,…
Unknown attackers kill 11 Afghan security personnel
Unknown attackers killed 11 Afghan security personnel in Helmand province shortly after the arrest of a Taliban leader. This incident highlights the ongoing violence and…
Iraq's Interior Ministry Denies Report of Nuclear Warhead Found Near Tikrit
The Iraqi Interior Ministry has rejected a local newspaper's claim about the discovery of nuclear warheads near Tikrit. A senior U.S. military official confirmed that…
President Bush Welcomes Continued Investigations into Riggs Bank - 2004-07-20
President Bush has pledged a thorough investigation into Riggs Bank's alleged assistance to Augusto Pinochet in hiding his wealth. This comes amid a Senate report…
Brother-in-law of Mullah Mohammad Omar Arrested in Afghanistan - 2004-07-20
Mullah Amanullah, the brother-in-law of Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar, was arrested by Afghan security forces after he shot at them, killing a police commander.…
One of Afghanistan's Military Commanders Injured in Armed Attack
Commander Zarin Khan of Afghanistan was injured in an armed attack in Kabul, leading to the arrest of three suspects. The attack is believed to…
Zahra Kazemi's Family Lawyers Accuse Iranian Judiciary Officials of Her Murder - 2004-07-18
Zahra Kazemi's family lawyers have accused Iranian judiciary officials of her murder, claiming a senior prison official was responsible. Iranian authorities have shifted blame to…
A Swedish Citizen Says He Plans to Sue the U.S. Government - 2004-07-17
Mehdi Ghazali, a Swedish citizen released from Guantanamo Bay, plans to sue the U.S. government after being detained for over two years without charges. He…
Arrest of School Principal After Fire in India
A school principal in Tamil Nadu, India, was arrested following a fire that killed 84 children and injured 30 others. The incident is attributed to…
Arrest of Main Suspect in the Assassination of Zoran Djindjic - 2004-07-17
Deyan Milenkovic, a main suspect in the assassination of former Serbian Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic, has been arrested in northern Greece. Djindjic was assassinated in…
Car Bomb Explosion in Baghdad Leaves at Least Ten Dead - 2004-07-16
A car bomb in Baghdad killed at least ten people, coinciding with Prime Minister Iyad Allawi's announcement of a new intelligence service to tackle insurgency.…
A Member of Thailand's Ruling Party Accused of National Security Threat and Killing Government Officials - 2004-07-15
Najmuddin Omar, a member of Thailand's ruling party, has been arrested and accused of plotting an armed attack on a military base, which resulted in…
Former Rwandan Finance Minister Sentenced to Prison
Emmanuel Ndindabahizi, the former finance minister of Rwanda, has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in the 1994 genocide where approximately 800,000 Tutsis and…
A Moroccan Officially Charged with Collaborating with a Terrorist Group in Spain - 2004-07-15
A Moroccan man has been officially charged with collaborating with a terrorist group in Spain related to the Madrid train bombings. At least 15 other…
French Police Arrest Two Suspected Members of Basque Separatist Organization
French police arrested a 38-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman suspected of being members of the Basque separatist group ETA. They were found with firearms…
Leader of the Albanian National Army Terrorist Group Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison
A leader of the Albanian National Army was sentenced to 18 months in prison for inciting ethnic violence in Albania. He was extradited from Germany…
Iraqi Officials: Police Have Arrested Over 525 Suspected Criminals
Iraqi police arrested over 525 suspected criminals in Baghdad, many of whom are linked to serious crimes and were previously released by Saddam Hussein. Additionally,…
Iranian Government Rejects Canadian Observers' Request in Zahra Kazemi Death Trial - 2004-07-14
The Iranian government has denied a request from Canada for observers to attend the trial of Reza Ahmadi, accused of killing journalist Zahra Kazemi. This…
Statements of a Prisoner About Torture Methods in Guantanamo Prison - 2004-07-14
Mehdi Ghazali, a former Guantanamo prisoner from Sweden, described severe torture during his detention, including prolonged interrogations and humiliation. He denies any ties to terrorist…
Bahraini Security Officials Arrest 7 Suspects in Bombing Plot
Bahraini security forces have detained seven men suspected of plotting a bombing, following a previous short detention of six of them on similar suspicions. The…
Bulgaria Will Not Withdraw Its Soldiers from Iraq - 2004-07-14
Bulgaria has decided to keep its troops in Iraq despite threats from the Zarqawi group following the beheading of a Bulgarian citizen. The Philippine government…
Italy Finally Allows 37 African Refugees from German Ship to Disembark
Italy has allowed 37 African refugees from a German rescue ship to disembark after a lengthy standoff, but the ship's captain and crew have been…
A Commander of the Islamic Jihad Group Killed by Israeli Forces
A commander of the Islamic Jihad group was killed by Israeli forces near Jenin while driving. One passenger was injured and subsequently arrested along with…
More than 525 Suspected Criminals Arrested in Baghdad
Iraqi police arrested over 525 suspected criminals in Baghdad as part of a crackdown on lawlessness following the fall of Saddam Hussein. Concurrently, Kurdish and…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Interview with Gholamreza Mohajerinejad about the Student Movement - 2004-07-13
Gholamreza Mohajerinejad, a former participant in the July 9th student movement in Iran, now lives in the U.S. and recently spoke about the state of…
Arrest of a Moroccan Man Suspected of Involvement in the Madrid Bombing
A Moroccan man named Abdulrahman Hamadi Afandi has been arrested in Spain on suspicion of involvement in the Madrid bombing. This incident is significant as…
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…
Arrest of 2 Sudanese Nationals at Brussels Airport on Suspicion of Ties to Al-Qaeda - 2004-07-11
Two Sudanese nationals were arrested at Brussels Airport on suspicion of links to Al-Qaeda while traveling with fake passports. Their luggage contained images of terrorists…
Racist Attack on a Young Mother and Her 13-Month-Old Child in Paris - 2004-07-11
A young mother and her 13-month-old child were violently attacked by four men on a train near Paris, who believed the woman was Jewish. The…
Unknown Armed Men Kill Police Inspector Near Islamabad - 2004-07-10
Unknown armed men killed a police inspector in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, while he was heading to work. The inspector had previously arrested members of local terrorist…
Human Rights Watch Urges Iranian Government to Release Political Prisoners - 2004-07-09
Human Rights Watch has urged the Iranian government to release political prisoners on the anniversary of the 1999 student protests. Clashes between security forces and…
Economic sanctions against Burma will continue until human rights situation improves
The U.S. government, led by President Bush, has extended economic sanctions against Burma for another year due to a lack of progress in human rights…
Three Americans Arrested for Illegally Detaining Eight Afghans
Three Americans were arrested in Afghanistan for allegedly detaining eight Afghans illegally in a private prison. The U.S. State Department disavowed any connection to the…
Afghan Intelligence Official: Mullah Omar is Still Alive - 2004-07-09
An Afghan intelligence official claims to have made contact with Mullah Omar, suggesting he is still alive. This contact was facilitated through the arrest of…
Afghan Officials Arrest Senior Taliban Commander
Afghan authorities have arrested Mullah Mujahid, a senior Taliban commander, who confessed to distributing over a million dollars to Taliban supporters. This arrest comes amid…
Among the Prisoners in Iraq, Several Foreign Fighters Are Also Detained - 2004-07-08
Iraqi and U.S. officials report that out of 5,700 detainees in Iraq, only 90 are foreign fighters from various countries, including Iran. The U.S.-led coalition…
Economic Sanctions Against Burma Extended for Another Year
President Bush has extended economic sanctions against Burma for another year to pressure the military government regarding human rights. The sanctions were initially enacted after…
Kenyan Police Arrest Dozens During Political Protests
Kenyan police clashed with protesters in Kisumu, resulting in one death and numerous arrests during demonstrations against President Mwai Kibaki's failure to meet a constitutional…
The View from Washington: Bush On Iranian Youth
President George W. Bush has expressed support for the aspirations of Iranian youth in a recent speech, highlighting their struggle against tyranny. He emphasized the…
Yemen Officially Accuses 6 Individuals of Bombing a U.S. Navy Ship
Yemen has charged six Al-Qaeda suspects with the bombing of a U.S. Navy ship in Aden nearly four years ago, resulting in 15 American deaths.…
An Iraqi militant group claims the American Marine is still alive - 2004-07-06
An Iraqi militant group claims that Corporal Wasef Ali Hassoun, an American Marine kidnapped last month, is still alive despite earlier reports of his death.…
Interview with Nasser Rashidi: The Foundations of the Student Movement in Iran - July 6, 2004
The article discusses a live interview with Nasser Rashidi, who addresses the foundations of the student movement in Iran and the political arrests under the…
Approximately 300 Detainees to Be Released from Abu Ghraib Prison
The U.S.-led coalition in Iraq is set to release around 300 detainees from Abu Ghraib prison over the next two days. This follows the recent…
Exchange of British Prisoners for Saudi Detainees
The U.S. agreed to exchange five Saudi detainees from Guantanamo for five British citizens held in Saudi Arabia on terrorism charges. This deal was contingent…
At least six injured in explosion at bomb-making factory in Kabul
An explosion at an illegal bomb-making factory in Kabul injured at least six people, leading to the arrest of three suspects. This incident raises security…
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…
Six Iraqi National Guard Soldiers Killed in Rebel Attack on Checkpoint - 2004-07-03
A rebel attack on a checkpoint in southern Baghdad resulted in the deaths of six Iraqi National Guard soldiers and injuries to four others. U.S.…
118 Killed in Clashes with Supporters of a Shia Cleric in Yemen
In Yemen, clashes between government forces and supporters of Shia cleric Hussein Badr al-Din al-Houthi have resulted in 118 deaths over two weeks. The Yemeni…
Turkish Officials Blame Kurdish Rebels for Car Bomb Explosion
Turkish officials attribute a deadly car bomb explosion to Kurdish rebels, who deny involvement. This incident raises fears of renewed violence in Turkey's Kurdish regions,…
Israeli Soldiers Kill Five Armed Palestinian Men in Gaza Strip - 2004-07-02
Israeli soldiers killed five armed Palestinian men in Gaza and a 9-year-old boy during military operations. The Israeli army claims to be targeting weapon smuggling…
U.S. Department of Justice Indicts 7 Employees of Two Private Companies
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted seven Chinese nationals working for two technology firms in New Jersey for allegedly exporting sensitive components that could…
4 U.S. Army Soldiers Charged in Drowning of Iraqi Man - 2004-07-02
Four U.S. Army soldiers have been charged with involuntary manslaughter and assault in connection with the drowning of an Iraqi man during an incident in…
A Wanted Al-Qaeda Member Sighted in Honduras
Adnan al-Shukri Jumaa, a Saudi-born man wanted by U.S. authorities for potential terrorist threats, was spotted in Honduras but escaped before arrest. His presence raises…
Death of a 9-Year-Old Palestinian Boy During Israeli Military Attack
A 9-year-old Palestinian boy was killed during an Israeli military operation in Rafah, Gaza, while playing football. The Israeli army was reportedly targeting tunnels used…