March 2003
Airstrikes Shake Iraq's Capital Around the Clock - 2003-03-30
Airstrikes continue to heavily impact Baghdad as coalition forces advance towards the city. General Tommy Franks denies any pause in the American offensive, while Iraqi…
New Wave of Protests Against the War - 2003-03-30
A global wave of protests against the U.S.-led war in Iraq has emerged, with significant demonstrations in Indonesia, Egypt, and South Korea. Thousands are calling…
Tibetan Government-in-Exile Welcomes Release of Tibetan Prisoner
The Tibetan Government-in-Exile has welcomed the release of a Tibetan political prisoner due to medical reasons. This release is seen as a potential opening for…
Shortly After India's New Missile Test, Pakistan Also Tested a Nuclear-Capable Ground-to-Ground Missile - 2003-03-26
Pakistan conducted a successful test of a nuclear-capable ground-to-ground missile shortly after India tested its medium-range Prithvi missile. This development highlights the ongoing military competition…
Indian Deputy Prime Minister Accuses Pakistan of Inciting Violence in Kashmir - 2003-03-25
The Deputy Prime Minister of India, Krishna Advani, has accused Pakistan of inciting violence in Kashmir following a massacre of 24 Hindu villagers. This incident…
A group of Muslim extremists attacked a remote village in Kashmir, killing 24 Hindus - 2003-03-24
A group of Muslim extremists killed 24 Hindus in a remote Kashmir village, shortly after the assassination of a prominent separatist leader. The attackers, dressed…
Assassination of a Senior Muslim Separatist Leader in Kashmir, India - 2003-03-23
Abdul Majid Dar, a senior leader of the separatist group Hizbul Mujahideen in Kashmir, was assassinated by armed individuals in Sopore. No group has claimed…
Police in Indian Kashmir says Islamic militants killed at least eleven in attack on remote police station - 2003-03-16
Islamic militants attacked a remote police station in Indian Kashmir, killing at least eleven people, including nine police officers and two civilians. The attack involved…
Explosion of Two Bombs in India - 2003-03-13
Two bomb explosions in India resulted in at least fourteen fatalities and numerous injuries. The first explosion occurred in a Mumbai train, while the second…
Indian Separatists Attack Oil Facilities in Assam - 2003-03-08
Indian separatists attacked oil facilities in Assam, killing three workers and injuring others. The United Liberation Front of Assam, an illegal group, was responsible for…
President Bush Urges Pervez Musharraf to Help Reduce Tensions Between India and Pakistan - 2003-03-06
President Bush called Pakistani President Musharraf to encourage him to help reduce tensions with India over Kashmir. This call follows a series of communications aimed…
Indian Court Orders Excavation at Disputed Site Between Muslims and Hindus
An Indian court has ordered excavations at a disputed site claimed by both Muslims and Hindus, following the demolition of a mosque by Hindu extremists…