May 2004
Britain Sends 370 More Troops to Iraq - 2004-05-27
Britain is deploying an additional 370 troops to Iraq, raising its military presence to about 8,900. Defense Minister Geoff Hoon announced this in Parliament and…
Two British Civilians Killed in Iraq - 2004-05-25
Two British civilians were killed in a bombing in Iraq, with conflicting reports about the number of casualties. The US military claims the attack targeted…
Tony Blair: Britain Will Remain in Iraq Until Mission Completion - 2004-05-18
Tony Blair affirmed that Britain will stay in Iraq until its mission is complete, emphasizing the need for a stable democracy following the assassination of…
Fake Photos of British Troops Abusing Iraqi Prisoners - 2004-05-15
The Daily Mirror published fake photos purportedly showing British troops abusing Iraqi prisoners, resulting in an apology and the resignation of editor Piers Morgan. The…
A French Lawyer Files Lawsuit Against Britain for Prisoners Detained in Iraq
French lawyer Jacques Vergès is filing a lawsuit against Britain on behalf of families of Iraqi prisoners detained by coalition forces, citing torture and mistreatment.…
UK Supreme Court Ruling on Iraqi Claimants - 2004-05-11
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that 12 Iraqi families can pursue compensation and investigations into the unlawful killings of their relatives by British soldiers.…
British Defense Minister Apologizes for Mistreatment of Iraqi Prisoners - 2004-05-11
British Defense Minister Geoff Hoon apologized for the mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners, following a similar apology from Prime Minister Tony Blair. The government is considering…
Tony Blair Apologizes for Mistreatment of Iraqi Prisoners by British Forces - 2004-05-10
Tony Blair has publicly apologized for the mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners by British soldiers, as the British Defense Minister announced that two cases are under…