Imam Khomeini International Airport
April 2004
Abdelaziz Bouteflika Wins with 83% of Votes in Algerian Elections
Abdelaziz Bouteflika won the Algerian presidential election with 83% of the votes, despite claims of fraud from his main rival, Ali Benflis. The U.S. government…
Algerian President Re-elected Again
Abdelaziz Bouteflika has been re-elected as President of Algeria, winning 83% of the votes against five opponents. His main rival, Ali Benflis, has rejected the…
Polling Stations Closed at the End of Algeria's Presidential Election on Thursday - 2004-04-09
Polling stations closed after Algeria's presidential election, where voters chose among six candidates, including incumbent President Bouteflika and former Prime Minister Benflis. Preliminary reports suggest…
Algerian Voters Go to the Polls Today
Algerian voters are casting their votes today to decide on President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's re-election against five challengers, amid allegations of electoral fraud. The main opposition…
Peace Talks Begin Between Sri Lankan Government and Tamil Rebels - 2004-04-07
Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga announced readiness to resume peace talks with Tamil rebels following her recent election victory. The rebels have threatened renewed conflict…
Chandrika Kumaratunga's Party Leads Ahead of Rivals
Preliminary election results show President Chandrika Kumaratunga's party leading but not achieving a parliamentary majority. The elections are a critical contest between the President and…