April 2004
President Bush Expresses Outrage Over American Soldiers' Mistreatment of Iraqi Prisoners - 2004-04-30
President Bush expressed outrage over the mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners by American soldiers after disturbing photos surfaced. Six American soldiers have been charged, and investigations…
Abu Bakar Bashir Rearrested After Release from Prison - 2004-04-30
Abu Bakar Bashir, a Muslim cleric suspected of terrorism, was re-arrested in Indonesia immediately after being released from prison due to new evidence against him.…
Arrest of a Moroccan in Spain Suspected of Involvement in Madrid Bombings
A Moroccan man was arrested in Spain as part of the investigation into the March 11 Madrid train bombings. He is among several suspects linked…
Spanish Government Issues 6 More Arrest Warrants for Bombing Suspects
The Spanish government has issued additional arrest warrants for suspects in the March 11 train bombings in Madrid, which killed 191 people. Moroccan Islamic extremists…
Surgery on the Eye of Legendary Footballer Pelé - 2004-04-23
Legendary footballer Pelé underwent successful emergency eye surgery for a detached retina in Brazil. The surgery had no complications, and he is expected to be…
A U.S. Court Grants Government Permission to Reprosecute Zakaria Moussaoui - 2004-04-23
A U.S. court has allowed the government to reprosecute Zakaria Moussaoui, the only individual officially charged in relation to the September 11 attacks. While he…
18 Months in Prison for Ensaf Ali Heydat - Interview with the Defendant's Lawyer - 2004-04-18
Mr. Ensaf Ali Heydat, a journalist, was sentenced to 18 months in prison by Judge Naqavi after being acquitted of charges that could have resulted…
Javed Hashmi, Opposition Leader in Pakistan, Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison
Javed Hashmi, a prominent opposition leader in Pakistan, has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for charges including inciting unrest and forgery. His arrest…
A Russian Scientist and Weapons Expert Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
Igor Sutyagin, a Russian scientist and weapons expert, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for allegedly selling classified military information to a British consulting…
Concern of a Major Human Rights Group Regarding the Situation in Haiti - 2004-04-08
Amnesty International has raised alarms about escalating human rights abuses in Haiti, including violence and insecurity that could lead to a humanitarian crisis and mass…
Bombing Conspiracy Charges Against One of Eight Terrorist Suspects in London - 2004-04-07
British authorities have charged a 17-year-old suspect with conspiracy to commit bombing as part of a group of eight arrested last week for possessing large…
Coalition Forces in Iraq Announce Arrest Warrant for Muqtada al-Sadr
Coalition forces in Iraq have announced an arrest warrant for radical Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, linked to a murder case. Al-Sadr is reportedly holed up…
Italian Police Arrest 61 Suspected Muslims
Italian police arrested 61 individuals suspected of extremism in coordinated raids. The majority of those detained are Moroccan, with some facing deportation for illegal residency.…
Bomb Discovered on High-Speed Train Line in Spain - 2004-04-02
A bomb was found on a high-speed train line in Spain, similar to those used in previous terrorist attacks. Four suspects were released due to…
Attempt to Arrest Former Bosnian Leader Radovan Karadžić Fails
NATO soldiers attempted to arrest Radovan Karadžić, the former Bosnian leader wanted for war crimes, but failed. The raid resulted in injuries to two civilians.…
Arrest of Canadian Computer Programmer on Charges of Assisting Terrorist Groups - 2004-04-01
A 29-year-old Canadian computer programmer, Mohammad Momen Khajeh, has been arrested for allegedly assisting terrorist activities in Ottawa and London. This marks the first charge…