February 2004
Rebels in Haiti Promise to Capture the Capital - 2004-02-25
Rebels in Haiti are threatening to capture the capital amid ongoing international efforts to address the unrest. President Bush expresses hope for a political resolution…
Israeli Forces Attack Four Palestinian Banks - 2004-02-25
Israeli forces conducted an operation against four Palestinian banks in the West Bank, targeting funds linked to extremist groups. The operation involved sealing the banks…
Israeli Bulldozers Flatten Palestinian Lands
Israeli bulldozers have begun flattening Palestinian lands for a security wall despite ongoing legal proceedings at the International Court of Justice. Palestinian villagers attempted to…
Protests by Hundreds of Palestinians Against New Israeli Security Measures - 2004-02-18
Hundreds of Palestinians protested new Israeli security measures causing delays for workers, blocking borders with Gaza. The protests were sparked by the death of a…
A Letter from a Basij Member in Iran: Utilizing Basij Resources in Elections, Isfahan - 2004-02-17
Basij forces in Isfahan are using state resources to promote right-wing candidates in the upcoming elections, despite legal prohibitions against such actions. This raises concerns…
Hundreds of Palestinians Block Main Border Between Israel and Gaza Strip - 2004-02-17
Hundreds of Palestinians protested by blocking the main border with Israel in response to new security measures that delay workers. The protest was sparked by…
Heavy Snowfall in the Middle East Causes School Closures and Road Blockages - 2004-02-15
Heavy snowfall in the Middle East has led to school closures and road blockages across Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. The snowfall has also delayed…
Anti-Government Protests in Haiti - 2004-02-15
Opponents of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide are set to hold anti-government protests in Haiti, despite government forces blocking their planned route. The opposition demands Aristide's resignation,…
At least 17 killed in two relatively strong earthquakes in northern Pakistan
Two strong earthquakes in northern Pakistan resulted in at least 17 fatalities, with fears that the death toll may increase due to blocked roads from…
Israeli Security Forces on Full Alert
Israeli security forces are on high alert following threats from Hamas to retaliate for the deaths of 15 Palestinians in Gaza. The situation escalates tensions…
Khatami: I Will Continue Political Reforms in Iran - 2004-02-12
Mohammad Khatami reaffirmed his commitment to political reforms in Iran during a speech commemorating the Islamic Revolution's anniversary. He cautioned against restricting electoral participation, which…
Mohammad Reza Shahid: Gathering of Mojahedin Members in Paris - 2004-02-08
Members of the Mojahedin gathered in Paris to raise awareness about their demands. The event was reported by Mohammad Reza Shahid from Voice of America,…