December 2003
Five Russian Students Arrested in Egypt
Five Russian students studying at Al-Azhar University in Cairo have been arrested by Egyptian authorities. The Russian Foreign Ministry has confirmed the arrests, but the…
Turkish Police Break Up Terror Cell
Turkish police have dismantled a terror cell linked to al-Qaeda responsible for recent suicide bombings in Istanbul, resulting in numerous arrests and significant seizures of…
Indonesia Accuses 4 Individuals of Ties to Al-Qaeda Terror Network - 2003-12-18
Indonesia has accused four individuals of having links to Al-Qaeda as part of a broader investigation into terrorism in Southeast Asia. The suspects were previously…
Head of Iraqi Governing Council: Saddam to be Tried in Special Court in Iraq - 2003-12-18
Abdul Aziz al-Hakim announced that Saddam Hussein will face trial in a special court in Iraq, addressing all charges under international law. Jack Straw affirmed…
Three Men Charged in Lebanon for Attempting to Bomb the U.S. Embassy
Three men, including two Lebanese and one Palestinian, have been charged with attempting to bomb the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon. The charges could lead to…
Poisoning of 100 Iranian Female Students Due to Gas Leak
Over 100 female students at Zanjan Islamic Azad University were poisoned due to a carbon monoxide leak from a faulty heating system. Many were treated…
Abdul Ghani Mazoudi Has Requested Asylum from the German Government - 2003-12-13
Abdul Ghani Mazoudi, a Moroccan man accused of involvement in the 9/11 attacks, has requested asylum in Germany after being released from custody. He fears…
Potential Embezzlement by an American Company for Fuel Transport to Iraq - 2003-12-12
An audit revealed that Halliburton billed the U.S. military over $120 million more than actual costs for operations in Iraq. The Pentagon and Halliburton attribute…
Financial Allegations Against an American Company in Iraq - 2003-12-12
Halliburton is under investigation for potentially overcharging $61 million for fuel supplies in Iraq, linked to a Kuwaiti company. This situation arises amidst ongoing violence…
German Court Releases Suspected Moroccan Man
A German court has released Abdul Ghani Mzoudi, a Moroccan man accused of aiding the September 11 attacks, based on new witness testimony. He is…
British Court Ruling on Four Arrested Terrorism Suspects - 2003-12-09
A British court has ordered four men arrested under anti-terrorism laws to remain in custody until December 15. They face charges related to firearms, explosives,…
Dutch Authorities Arrest Two Suspects in the Murder of Serbian Prime Minister Zoran Đinđić
Dutch authorities have arrested two suspects linked to the assassination of Serbian Prime Minister Zoran Đinđić at Belgrade's request. This incident highlights ongoing legal actions…
One Muslim Guerrilla in the Philippines Arrested - 2003-12-07
Galib Andang, a commander of the Abu Sayyaf group in the Philippines, was arrested for his alleged involvement in the kidnapping of a Malaysian tourist…
Emadeddin Baghi Sentenced to One Year in Prison
Emadeddin Baghi has been sentenced to one year in prison for promoting opposition to the Iranian regime. This ruling highlights the ongoing repression of dissent…
London Court Refuses to Release British Man on Bail
A London court has denied bail to Sajid Badat, accused of collaborating with bomber Richard Reid and possessing illegal explosives. This case is part of…
Pakistan's Information Minister Rejects Human Rights Watch Claims
Pakistan's Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has rejected claims made by Human Rights Watch regarding the suppression of press freedom under President Pervez Musharraf. The…
London Court Orders Detention of Algerian Suspect
A London court has ordered the detention of Algerian suspect Nourredine Moulef until December 10, following his arrest under anti-terrorism laws. He faces charges related…
A Bosnian Serb Army Officer Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison
Momir Nikolic, a Bosnian Serb army officer, was sentenced to 27 years in prison for his role in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre. This case highlights…
USA: 140 Terror Suspects to be Released from Guantanamo - 2003-12-01
The U.S. military has announced that 140 terror suspects will soon be released from Guantanamo Bay. Currently, 660 individuals are detained there without formal charges,…
Syria Hands Over 22 Suspects to Turkey
Syria has transferred 22 suspects to Turkey linked to four suicide bombings in Istanbul that killed 61 people. A Turkish court has charged a man…