July 2004
Hamid Karzai Announces Candidacy for Afghan Presidential Election
Hamid Karzai has officially declared his candidacy for the Afghan presidential election, appointing Ahmad Zia Massoud as his running mate while removing Mohammad Fahim from…
US Foreign Aid Bill for the Upcoming Fiscal Year - 2004-07-16
The US House of Representatives has approved a foreign aid bill allocating $19 billion for the next fiscal year, focusing on military and economic support…
U.S. Defense Department Notice to Prisoners in Guantanamo Bay - 2004-07-13
The U.S. Defense Department has announced that Guantanamo Bay prisoners can challenge their enemy combatant status with the help of personal representatives. This follows a…
Philippine Government Will Not Withdraw Its Military Forces from Iraq for Now - 2004-07-11
The Philippine government has decided to keep its military forces in Iraq despite threats from insurgents holding a Filipino hostage. Approximately 50 soldiers will remain…
Colombian Government Officially Begins Peace Talks with Right-Wing Militias
The Colombian government has initiated peace talks with right-wing militias to disarm them and end a long-standing civil conflict. President Alvaro Uribe has set a…