July 2004
Diverse Reactions from Sudanese Government Officials to UN Security Council Resolution - 2004-07-31
Sudanese officials have varied responses to a UN Security Council resolution regarding the Darfur crisis. The Minister of Information rejects the resolution, while the Minister…
The U.S. Softens Its Proposed Resolution on Sudan
The U.S. has revised its proposed resolution on Sudan by removing economic sanctions but still threatens the Sudanese government with economic actions if it does…
Egypt Requests More Time from the U.S. for the Sudanese Government
Egypt has asked the U.S. to grant the Sudanese government more time to disarm Arab militias in Darfur. This request comes amid concerns from the…
European Foreign Ministers: UN Should Impose Sanctions on Sudan
European foreign ministers are urging the UN to impose sanctions on Sudan if it does not end violence in Darfur. The Sudanese government has failed…
Interview with Dr. Bahman Aghaei Diba Regarding Iran's Nuclear Program Case - 2004-07-26
The U.S. Senate has unanimously called for the referral of Iran's nuclear program case to the UN Security Council. Dr. Bahman Aghaei Diba, an international…
Iyad Allawi: Iraq's Relations with Israel Will Be Determined in Two Ways
Iyad Allawi, the interim Prime Minister of Iraq, announced that Iraq will not normalize relations with Israel until other Arab nations do so. He emphasized…
US Concern Over Suppression of Civil Society in Belarus - 2004-07-24
The US has expressed serious concerns regarding the suppression of civil society in Belarus, particularly citing restrictions on academic freedoms and assembly. Richard Boucher emphasized…
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…
Sudan's Foreign Minister Warns the US and UK to Withdraw Their Troops from Darfur - 2004-07-22
Sudan's Foreign Minister warns the US and UK against sending troops to Darfur, suggesting it could lead to a situation similar to Iraq. British PM…
Javier Solana Defends UN Resolution on the Illegality of the Security Barrier
Javier Solana, the EU's foreign policy chief, defended the EU's backing of a UN resolution demanding Israel dismantle its security barrier in the West Bank.…
Colin Powell and Kofi Annan Meet on Sudan Crisis - 2004-07-22
Colin Powell and Kofi Annan are meeting to address the ongoing crisis in Darfur, Sudan. The U.S. plans to impose tougher sanctions on the Sudanese…
White House: UN Resolution Against Israel's Security Barrier Construction is Unilateral and Inappropriate - 2004-07-22
The White House criticized a UN resolution condemning Israel's security barrier in the West Bank as unilateral and inappropriate. Kofi Annan urged Israel to comply…
Kofi Annan Calls for Disarmament of Sudanese Militias - 2004-07-22
Kofi Annan has called on Sudan to disarm Arab militias accused of atrocities in Darfur, warning of potential international action if the government fails to…
Palestinian Parliament Calls on Yasser Arafat to Accept Ahmad Qurei's Resignation - 2004-07-21
The Palestinian Parliament has urged Yasser Arafat to accept the resignation of Prime Minister Ahmad Qurei following political unrest. This comes amid ongoing violence and…
India-Pakistan Relations on the Sidelines of the South Asian Association Summit - 2004-07-21
During the South Asian Association summit in Islamabad, Indian Foreign Minister Natwar Singh and Pakistani Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri are set to engage in…
UN General Assembly Calls on Israel to Comply with ICJ Ruling
The UN General Assembly is set to vote on a resolution urging Israel to comply with an ICJ ruling that deemed its security barrier in…
UN General Assembly Meeting to Force Israel to Dismantle Security Barrier - 2004-07-17
The UN General Assembly is considering a resolution demanding Israel dismantle its security barrier in the West Bank, following an International Court ruling. Palestinian representative…
Discussion on Draft Resolution Declaring the Fence in the West Bank Illegal - 2004-07-16
The UN General Assembly is set to discuss a draft resolution proposed by the Palestinian representative, which calls for Israel to respect the ICJ ruling…
Two American Senators Describe Ongoing Killings in Western Sudan as Genocide - 2004-07-14
Two U.S. senators have labeled the violence in Darfur as genocide, drawing parallels to the Rwandan genocide. They hope their resolution will prompt international action,…
Israel Changes Part of the Route of the Controversial Security Barrier in the West Bank
Israel is altering part of the route of its security barrier in the West Bank to prevent Palestinian displacement, following a Supreme Court ruling that…
Arab Countries Pursue Resolution Demanding Israel Abandon Security Wall - 2004-07-13
Arab countries are seeking a UN resolution to compel Israel to comply with an International Court of Justice ruling that deems its security wall in…
U.S. State Department: Sudan Has Not Fulfilled Its Commitment
The U.S. State Department has criticized Sudan for failing to stop human rights abuses in Darfur and plans to pursue UN sanctions. Human rights groups…
Palestinian Officials to Go to the United Nations
Palestinian officials plan to approach the United Nations following a World Court ruling against the legality of Israel's security barrier in the West Bank. They…
Warning from Sudan's Foreign Minister
Sudan's Foreign Minister Mustafa Ismail warns that UN sanctions over the Darfur crisis will weaken the government's resolution efforts and undermine agreements with the UN.…
Colin Powell: Sudanese Government Must Immediately Stop Human Rights Violations in Darfur - 2004-07-09
Colin Powell urged the Sudanese government to halt human rights abuses in Darfur, warning of potential U.S. actions if they fail to comply. The UN…
United Nations: Despite Sudan's Commitment, Attacks on Civilians in Darfur Continue - 2004-07-09
The United Nations reports ongoing attacks on civilians in Darfur despite Sudan's promises to halt violence. U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell demands an end…
U.S. Secretary of State's Warning to the Sudanese Government - 2004-07-09
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell warned Sudan to stop human rights abuses in Darfur or face serious consequences. The UN is discussing a resolution…
Issuance of Statement by Participants at the Largest Security Summit in Asia - 2004-07-02
At the largest security summit in Asia, foreign ministers emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution to the North Korean nuclear crisis and called for…
US Proposal for Arms and Travel Sanctions on Sudanese Arab Militias - 2004-07-01
The US has proposed UN sanctions against Sudanese Arab militias accused of atrocities in Darfur. This follows Secretary of State Colin Powell's visit to Sudan.…