February 2004
Hamid Karzai Declares Taliban Defeated - 2004-02-26
Hamid Karzai announced the defeat of the Taliban during a press conference with U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld in Kabul. Karzai emphasized that there are…
Rejection of Human Rights Advocates' Request to Attend Terrorists' Trial in Guantanamo - 2004-02-24
Human rights organizations have had their request to attend the trials of suspected terrorists at Guantanamo Bay denied by the U.S. Department of Defense. This…
U.S. Defense Secretary's Visit to Uzbekistan - 2004-02-24
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is visiting Uzbekistan to discuss regional security and human rights issues with President Islam Karimov. This visit comes shortly after…
140 Japanese Ground Troops Depart for Iraq
140 Japanese soldiers have been deployed to Iraq for a humanitarian mission, joining existing troops in Samawah. This deployment comes amid increased security measures in…
U.S. Supreme Court to Decide on President Bush's Intent - 2004-02-21
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule on the legality of President Bush's order to detain American citizen Jose Padilla without charges, amid claims…
Please Do Not Forget to Support the People of Iran - 2004-02-19
An Iranian citizen expresses the urgent need for U.S. support for the Iranian people against their oppressive government. They emphasize the widespread discontent with the…
Ten Iraqis Killed and Dozens Injured in Two Suicide Attacks South of Baghdad - 2004-02-19
Two suicide attacks near a Polish military base in southern Baghdad resulted in the deaths of at least 10 Iraqis and injuries to dozens, including…
Negotiations Between U.S. and South Korea on Withdrawal of American Troops from Seoul - 2004-02-14
U.S. and South Korean officials are in negotiations about the withdrawal of American troops from Seoul, with an agreement close but not finalized due to…
Donald Rumsfeld: The U.S. Has the Right to Detain Suspected Terrorists Without Trial
Donald Rumsfeld asserted the U.S. right to detain suspected terrorists without trial, suggesting indefinite imprisonment. He announced a commission to review Guantanamo detainees' cases, amid…
A Member of the U.S. National Guard Arrested on Charges of Collaborating with the Terrorist Group Al-Qaeda - 2004-02-13
Ryan Anderson, a member of the U.S. National Guard, was arrested for allegedly collaborating with Al-Qaeda. This incident raises concerns about security and potential infiltration…
Former Bin Laden Driver Speaks Out - 2004-02-12
Salim Ahmed Hamdon, a Yemeni man imprisoned at Guantanamo, has admitted to being a driver for Osama bin Laden but denies any membership in al-Qaeda…
Failed Assassination Attempt on Ayatollah Sistani - 2004-02-05
Ayatollah Sistani survived a failed assassination attempt in Najaf, with gunfire directed at him and his aides. This incident highlights the ongoing tensions in Iraq,…
Attack on a U.S. Base Near Baghdad Airport - 2004-02-05
A mortar attack on a U.S. military base near Baghdad Airport resulted in the death of one American soldier and another individual. The attack highlights…
Deployment of Japanese Soldiers for Humanitarian Mission in Iraq - 2004-02-03
Japan has deployed approximately 80 soldiers to Iraq for a humanitarian mission, marking the first such deployment since World War II. Despite public opposition, the…