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…
European Union Provides $150 Million Aid to Palestinians - 2004-07-30
The European Union has announced a $150 million aid package for Palestinians to address urgent needs and support the establishment of a democratic state. The…
Efforts by WTO Members to Remove Trade Barriers - 2004-07-28
WTO members are struggling to reach an agreement on trade barriers, particularly agricultural subsidies, with a looming Friday deadline. The divide between rich and poor…
European Foreign Ministers: UN Should Impose Sanctions on Sudan
European foreign ministers are urging the UN to impose sanctions on Sudan if it does not end violence in Darfur. The Sudanese government has failed…
Meeting of World Trade Organization (WTO) Members in Geneva - 2004-07-27
WTO members are meeting in Geneva to address trade barriers, focusing on an agreement to help developing countries compete globally. Agricultural subsidies remain a contentious…
Burma's Foreign Minister Declares No Allowance for Indian Rebel Activities on Its Soil
Burma's Foreign Minister U Win Aung has pledged not to allow Indian rebels to operate in Burma during his visit to Islamabad. This commitment comes…
The European Union Calls on the Sudanese Government to Disarm Arab Militias
The EU has urged Sudan to disarm Arab militias and arrest their leaders accused of violence in Darfur. The UN reports that two rebel groups…
Javier Solana Defends UN Resolution on the Illegality of the Security Barrier
Javier Solana, the EU's foreign policy chief, defended the EU's backing of a UN resolution demanding Israel dismantle its security barrier in the West Bank.…
Netherlands Expresses Outrage Over the Trial Related to the Murder of Zahra Kazemi
The Netherlands has condemned the trial concerning the murder of Zahra Kazemi, a significant case that has drawn international attention. This condemnation comes as part…
Jacques Chirac: WTO Proposal is Unacceptable
French President Jacques Chirac criticized the WTO's agricultural trade proposal for demanding excessive concessions from the EU and not addressing the challenges faced by poorer…
Chirac: Turkey Has Made Significant Progress in Democratic Reforms
French President Jacques Chirac praised Turkey's democratic reforms and suggested that its EU membership could be considered soon. However, there is significant opposition within France…
Burma's Neighbors and Their Responsibility for Ensuring Aung San Suu Kyi's Freedom - 2004-07-17
The UN special envoy urges Southeast Asian nations to pressure Burma's military government for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, who has been detained…
Discussion on Draft Resolution Declaring the Fence in the West Bank Illegal - 2004-07-16
The UN General Assembly is set to discuss a draft resolution proposed by the Palestinian representative, which calls for Israel to respect the ICJ ruling…
Retrial of 4 Kurdish Legislators in Turkey
An appeals court in Turkey has ordered a retrial for 4 Kurdish legislators, including Leyla Zana, who were previously convicted for links to separatist rebels.…
Nazi Baghlari: India's Complaint Against the European Union's Unequal Trade Laws - 2004-07-09
India has lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organization about the European Union's unequal trade laws, particularly concerning import tariffs. The WTO has ruled…
Kofi Annan Warns About Ongoing Crisis in Sudan - 2004-07-06
Kofi Annan has warned that the crisis in Darfur poses a significant threat to regional stability and could escalate if violence against civilians continues. He…
Issuance of Statement by Participants at the Largest Security Summit in Asia - 2004-07-02
At the largest security summit in Asia, foreign ministers emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution to the North Korean nuclear crisis and called for…