May 2004
Three Killed in Lebanon Protests - 2004-05-28
Three individuals were killed during protests in Lebanon after soldiers opened fire on demonstrators opposing government economic policies. In response, protesters set the Ministry of…
Protesters Set Fire to the Ministry of Employment and Labor Building in Beirut - 2004-05-27
In Beirut, protesters reacted violently after soldiers killed three demonstrators during an anti-government protest, setting fire to the Ministry of Employment and Labor building. The…
Three Protesters Killed During Demonstrations in Beirut - 2004-05-27
Three protesters were killed during demonstrations in Beirut against the government's economic policies, specifically rising gasoline prices. The protests were sparked by a call from…
Casualties of Militia Forces Linked to Muqtada al-Sadr in Karbala and Najaf - 2004-05-22
U.S. forces killed at least 15 militia members linked to Muqtada al-Sadr in Karbala and Najaf, prompting protests in Iran, Lebanon, and Bahrain. Muqtada al-Sadr…
Arrest of a Lebanese Man Accused of Assisting an Islamic Militant Group - 2004-05-20
A Lebanese man, Fouzi Mustafa Aasi, was arrested in the U.S. after returning from Lebanon, where he had fled to escape charges of aiding an…
Rocket and Artillery Exchange Between Israeli Forces and Hezbollah Fighters - 2004-05-07
Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters exchanged rocket and artillery fire in the Shebaa border area. The clashes began early Friday morning with Hezbollah launching shells…
Israeli Airstrikes Target Hezbollah Hideout in Southern Lebanon - 2004-05-05
Israeli airstrikes targeted a Hezbollah hideout in southern Lebanon following Hezbollah's artillery attack on a Jewish neighborhood. Concurrently, Israeli forces conducted operations in Gaza, resulting…