July 2004
Mohammad Mamdouh Qutb, the kidnapped Egyptian diplomat, announces his release
Mohammad Mamdouh Qutb, an Egyptian diplomat kidnapped in Baghdad, has been released. Militants are actively targeting foreign nationals in Iraq, demanding that their employers cease…
Militants in Iraq Threaten to Kill Two Jordanian Drivers
Militants in Iraq have kidnapped two Jordanian drivers and threatened to execute them unless their employer ceases operations within 72 hours. They have also extended…
Philippine President Defends Decision to Withdraw Troops from Iraq
Philippine President Gloria Arroyo announced the withdrawal of troops from Iraq to save a kidnapped Filipino truck driver, Angelo dela Cruz. This decision faced criticism…
Kenya Urges Its Citizens to Leave Iraq Immediately - 2004-07-22
Kenya has called for its citizens to leave Iraq due to rising violence and hostage situations involving foreign truck drivers. Militants have threatened to execute…
Philippines Withdraws All Troops from Iraq - 2004-07-20
The Philippines has withdrawn all its troops from Iraq due to threats from militants against a Filipino hostage. This decision was made despite opposition from…
The U.S. Army has launched a new nationwide offensive in Afghanistan - 2004-07-14
The U.S. Army has initiated a new offensive in Afghanistan to prevent extremist attacks on civilians before the upcoming presidential elections. This operation, called 'Lightning…
Bulgaria and the Philippines Will Not Change Their Policy in Iraq
Bulgaria and the Philippines refuse to alter their Iraq policies despite threats from militants who have kidnapped their citizens. The militants demand the release of…
Missing US Marine in Iraq is at the US Embassy in Beirut
Corporal Wasef Ali Hassoun, a missing US Marine in Iraq, has been found alive at the US Embassy in Beirut after being believed captured by…
Clash Between Soldiers and Militants in South Waziristan - 2004-07-07
A new clash has occurred in South Waziristan, Pakistan, between soldiers and militants after an attack on military positions. The Pakistani army had previously conducted…
Relocation of Military Families and Non-Essential Personnel in Bahrain - 2004-07-03
The U.S. has temporarily relocated military families and non-essential personnel from Bahrain due to new intelligence on potential terrorist threats. This follows a State Department…
The U.S. Urges Its Citizens to Avoid Travel to Bahrain - 2004-07-02
The U.S. government has issued a travel warning for Bahrain, advising citizens to leave and avoid travel due to potential terrorist threats. This warning is…