May 2004
Dissolution of Court Handling November Bombing Suspects in Istanbul
A Turkish court handling the cases of suspects involved in November's suicide bombings has been dissolved due to jurisdiction issues. 69 defendants will be tried…
U.S.-Led Coalition in Iraq to Halt Offensive Operations in Najaf
The U.S.-led coalition in Iraq will stop offensive operations in Najaf after Muqtada al-Sadr agreed to withdraw his forces. This development is significant as it…
Abu Hamza al-Masri Arrested by British Police on Thursday Morning - 2004-05-28
Abu Hamza al-Masri, an extremist cleric, was arrested by British police and faces charges related to terrorism, including aiding in a hostage crisis and establishing…
Coalition and Muqtada al-Sadr Agree to Withdraw Their Forces from Najaf - 2004-05-27
The U.S.-led coalition and Muqtada al-Sadr have agreed to suspend military operations in Najaf, following negotiations aimed at ending weeks of conflict. This agreement marks…
Abu Hamza al-Masri Arrested by British Police - 2004-05-27
Abu Hamza al-Masri, a radical Muslim cleric, was arrested by British police and is facing charges in the U.S. for aiding terrorist activities, including a…
Two American Senators: More Military Trials Will Be Held
Two U.S. Senators, Lindsey Graham and Hillary Clinton, anticipate that additional military trials will occur concerning the mistreatment of prisoners in Iraq. Currently, only seven…
Arrest of a Lebanese Man Accused of Assisting an Islamic Militant Group - 2004-05-20
A Lebanese man, Fouzi Mustafa Aasi, was arrested in the U.S. after returning from Lebanon, where he had fled to escape charges of aiding an…
First Military Court for One of Seven Soldiers Accused of Mistreating Iraqi Prisoners - 2004-05-19
The first military court session for an American soldier accused of mistreating Iraqi prisoners is underway in Baghdad, with Jeremy Sivits expected to plead guilty.…
Arrest of a Senior Official from an Islamic Extremist Group by Chadian Rebels - 2004-05-18
Chadian rebels have arrested Amari Sifi, a senior official of an Islamic extremist group linked to the kidnapping of European tourists. This arrest follows an…
An American Soldier Killed in Southern Afghanistan - 2004-05-16
An American soldier was killed in an attack in Helmand province, Afghanistan, with two others injured. Afghan security forces have detained several suspects related to…
Wole Soyinka, Nigerian Writer and Nobel Laureate, Briefly Detained During Anti-Government Protests
Wole Soyinka was briefly detained during anti-government protests in Nigeria, where demonstrators criticized President Olusegun Obasanjo's regime for allegedly becoming dictatorial. The protests reflect growing…
Rumsfeld on Investigation
Seven American soldiers are facing charges for abusing Iraqi detainees at Abu Ghraib prison. Donald Rumsfeld expressed regret over the actions of these soldiers, emphasizing…
Pakistan Returns Shahbaz Sharif to Saudi Arabia Two Hours After His Arrival in Pakistan
Shahbaz Sharif, an opposition leader and brother of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, was expelled back to Saudi Arabia just two hours after returning to…
Short Leave from Prison for Three Iranian Journalists - 2004-05-11
Three Iranian journalists, Taghi Rahmani, Reza Alijani, and Hedi Saber, have been granted short leaves from prison after being sentenced without trial. Their sentences range…
Kuwait Calls for the Release of 12 Kuwaiti Citizens Detained at the US Guantanamo Bay Facility in Cuba
Kuwait is demanding the release of 12 of its citizens detained at Guantanamo Bay, asserting they face no charges. A Kuwaiti delegation is set to…
Order Issued for First Military Trial of Abu Ghraib Prison Guard
U.S. military guard Jeremy Sivits is set to face trial for alleged mistreatment of Iraqi detainees at Abu Ghraib prison. The trial is significant as…
Spanish Police Arrest Moroccan Man in Connection with Passenger Train Bombings
Spanish police arrested a Moroccan man linked to the March 11 train bombings in Madrid. This arrest is part of a broader investigation into the…
Prisoners in Northern Afghanistan Protest Conditions
Hundreds of prisoners in northern Afghanistan protested their conditions by going on a hunger strike and were subsequently moved to a facility near Kabul. Many…
Taghi Rahmani, Reza Alijani, and Hoda Saber Sentenced to Prison Without Trial
Three journalists in Iran, Taghi Rahmani, Reza Alijani, and Hoda Saber, have been sentenced to prison without trial, receiving sentences of 7, 4, and 5.5…
Five-Day Leave Granted to Manoochehr and Akbar Mohammadi from Prison - 2004-05-05
Manoochehr and Akbar Mohammadi, imprisoned for their roles in the 1999 student riots in Iran, have been granted a five-day leave for medical care. This…
Head of U.S. Military Prisons in Iraq to Change Interrogation Methods
General Geoffrey Miller, the new head of U.S. military prisons in Iraq, plans to change interrogation methods and reduce the number of inmates at Abu…
Nasrin Mahdavi Report: Trial of a Tunisian Accused of Terrorism Begins
A Tunisian man is on trial in Berlin for alleged participation in terrorist activities. The case is being reported by Nasrin Mahdavi, a special correspondent…
Turkish Court Charges 9 Bombing Suspects - 2004-05-04
A Turkish court has charged 9 suspects linked to a bombing plot against the NATO summit in Istanbul. They are believed to be members of…