July 2004
Colin Powell's Warning to Bosnia-Herzegovina - 2004-07-31
Colin Powell warned Bosnia-Herzegovina that its aspirations for European and NATO integration are at risk due to its harboring of war crime suspects. This statement…
Training of Iraqi Security Forces to Begin Next Month - 2004-07-31
NATO countries have agreed to send a team to train Iraqi security forces starting next month, following a resolution of command disputes between the U.S.…
Third Day of NATO Ambassadors' Talks on Training Iraqi Security Forces - 2004-07-30
NATO ambassadors are in negotiations to resolve U.S.-France disagreements over the training of Iraqi security forces. NATO has committed to training these forces, but France…
Discovery and Seizure of a Bag Containing Explosives and Seven Rockets in Afghanistan - 2004-07-29
Security officials in Afghanistan seized explosives and rockets on a road leading to NATO and U.S. bases, arresting three suspects. This incident highlights ongoing security…
Discussion on Reducing the Number of Ukrainian Soldiers in Iraq - 2004-07-29
Ukraine is discussing reducing its troop presence in Iraq, involving the U.S. and Poland in the talks. The discussions began in Warsaw and continued at…
Human Rights Watch: NATO and the UN Failed to Protect Minorities in Kosovo
Human Rights Watch has criticized NATO and the UN for their inadequate protection of minorities during ethnic riots in Kosovo. The report highlights the vulnerability…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Deployment of 800 NATO Soldiers to Afghanistan - 2004-07-26
NATO is deploying 800 soldiers to Afghanistan to help stabilize the country as elections approach amid rising unrest. This action follows a commitment made at…
NATO to Send 2,000 Soldiers to Afghanistan for Election Security
NATO is deploying 2,000 soldiers to Afghanistan to secure the upcoming presidential elections amid threats from Taliban remnants and regional militants. This move highlights the…
NATO Sends 2,000 Spanish and Italian Soldiers to Afghanistan - 2004-07-24
NATO is deploying 2,000 soldiers from Spain and Italy to Afghanistan to enhance security before the presidential elections, following a request from the U.S. Hamid…
NATO Ambassadors Consider Greece's Request
NATO ambassadors are likely to approve Greece's request for additional security assistance for the upcoming Olympic Games in Athens, amid concerns about terrorism. The U.S.…
The U.S. Sends Armed Special Forces to Greece - 2004-07-21
The U.S. is sending 400 armed special forces to Greece for the upcoming Olympic Games, alongside Israeli and British security personnel. This move raises concerns…
NATO Committed to Assisting Iraqi Security Forces
Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari has called on NATO to expedite training for Iraqi security forces due to urgent border control issues. NATO's Secretary General…
More than 525 Suspected Criminals Arrested in Baghdad
Iraqi police arrested over 525 suspected criminals in Baghdad as part of a crackdown on lawlessness following the fall of Saddam Hussein. Concurrently, Kurdish and…
Editorial: President Bush on Democracy in the Middle East
President Bush emphasized the importance of democracy in the Middle East during a speech in Turkey, highlighting its role in achieving justice. He acknowledged skepticism…