March 2004
Muslim Leaders in Britain Call on Muslims to Fight Terrorism - 2004-03-31
Muslim leaders in Britain have urged the Muslim community to combat terrorism following police raids that led to arrests and the discovery of bomb-making materials.…
In Uzbekistan Clashes, 20 Terrorists and 3 Police Officers Killed - 2004-03-31
In Uzbekistan, a government operation resulted in the deaths of 20 suspected terrorists and 3 police officers following a series of deadly explosions in Tashkent…
UN High Commissioner for Refugees: Iran Hosts the Largest Population of Refugees in the World - 2004-03-30
Over 4,000 Iraqi refugees have returned to Iraq from Iran with UN assistance, leaving slightly more than 200,000 Iraqis still in Iran. The report highlights…
At least 20 suspected terrorists and 3 police officers killed in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan's state forces killed at least 20 suspected terrorists and 3 police officers during an operation targeting a hideout linked to recent violent attacks. This…
Investigation into Moroccan Islamic Fighters Group Regarding Madrid Bombing - 2004-03-30
Spanish authorities are investigating a Moroccan Islamic group linked to the March 11 Madrid train bombings that killed 191 people. Arrests have been made, including…
Uzbekistan: Responsibility for Bombings Lies with Foreign Terrorists and Islamic Extremists - 2004-03-30
Uzbek officials have blamed foreign terrorists and Islamic extremists for a series of bombings that killed at least 16 people. President Islam Karimov indicated that…
At least 19 killed in multiple explosions in Uzbekistan
Multiple explosions in Uzbekistan have resulted in at least 19 deaths and 26 injuries, with authorities labeling the incidents as terrorist attacks. The explosions occurred…
Official Death Toll from Bam Earthquake Announced as 26,271
The Iranian government has officially revised the death toll from the Bam earthquake to 26,271, significantly lower than earlier estimates of 41,000. This revision comes…
Islamic Militants Release Pakistani Hostages
Islamic militants have released eleven Pakistani soldiers and two government officials after a negotiation with tribal elders. This release coincides with the Pakistani Army's withdrawal…
Bomb Explosion in Southern Thailand - 2004-03-28
A bomb explosion in southern Thailand injured approximately 30 people, with the device placed on a bicycle outside a hotel. This incident is part of…
Pakistani Officials: A Senior Uzbek Al-Qaeda Leader Has Been Injured
Pakistani military officials reported that Tahir Yuldashev, a senior leader of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan and an ally of Al-Qaeda, was injured during a…
The Level of Violence in Kosovo Last Week Has Terrified Javier Solana
Javier Solana expressed his alarm over the recent violence in Kosovo, which resulted in 28 deaths and thousands displaced. He visited Kosovo to commemorate the…
French Police Defuse Bomb on Railway Track
French police successfully defused a bomb on the railway track from Paris to Basel after receiving multiple threats against railway facilities. The threats came after…
Efforts for the Surrender of Al-Qaeda Terrorists in Western Pakistan Continue - 2004-03-24
Tribal leaders in western Pakistan are negotiating the surrender of Al-Qaeda militants near the Afghan border. Islamabad has surrounded these militants with 5,000 troops, while…
Efforts by Tribal Leaders in Western Pakistan to Negotiate with Suspected Al-Qaeda Militants - 2004-03-23
Tribal leaders in western Pakistan are attempting to negotiate with suspected Al-Qaeda militants to encourage their surrender. A delegation has met with insurgent leaders near…
Uzbekistan Requests Pakistan to Hand Over Uzbek Al-Qaeda Suspects - 2004-03-23
Uzbekistan has requested the extradition of Uzbek Al-Qaeda suspects captured in Pakistan. President Islam Karimov emphasized the importance of returning Uzbek citizens. This situation highlights…
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi Takes Oath of Office as Prime Minister of Malaysia
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has been sworn in as Malaysia's Prime Minister following a significant electoral victory over his Islamic opponent. His coalition, which supports a…
Abu Bakar Bashir, one of the suspects in the Bali bombings, is set to be released
Abu Bakar Bashir, a key suspect in the deadly 2002 Bali bombings, is expected to be released from custody. U.S. officials have criticized Indonesia for…
U.S. Capital Publications on March 19, 2004
On March 19, 2004, the Washington Post reported that Islamic terrorists were responsible for the explosions in Iraq. This highlights ongoing security concerns in the…
Arrest of a Suspect in Last Year's Casablanca Bombings in Belgium - 2004-03-19
Belgian police arrested a suspect linked to the 2003 Casablanca bombings. The investigation targets North African nationals with paramilitary training in Afghanistan. This is significant…
Nasrin Mahdavi's Report: IAEA Resolution Against Iran - 2004-03-16
The International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors has passed a resolution against Iran, prompting an interview with Dr. Mozaffari to discuss its implications. This…
Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Extensive Military Attacks on Gaza Strip - 2004-03-16
The Israeli Security Cabinet has authorized extensive military operations in Gaza following suicide bombings that killed 10 Israelis. This escalation includes targeted killings of Palestinian…
Colin Powell: Iran Should Not Withhold Key Information About Its Nuclear Program
Colin Powell has warned Iran against withholding information about its nuclear program, emphasizing that the international community will not tolerate efforts to develop nuclear weapons.…
Funeral and Burial Ceremony for the Victims of the Madrid Bombings - 2004-03-13
Funeral ceremonies for the victims of the Madrid bombings are taking place across Spain. The Basque separatist group is the main suspect, but investigations into…
Four Soldiers Killed in Clash Between Government Forces and Rebels in Kashmir
A shootout in Indian-administered Kashmir resulted in the deaths of four soldiers and at least one rebel. The clash occurred near the Line of Control…
Reduction of Abu Bakar Bashir's Prison Sentence, Indonesian Muslim Cleric - 2004-03-12
The Indonesian Supreme Court has reduced the prison sentence of radical cleric Abu Bakar Bashir from three years to 15 months, prompting international criticism. Foreign…
Two Retired Generals of the Croatian Army Surrender to the United Nations Court in The Hague
Two retired Croatian generals have surrendered to the UN court in The Hague over war crime allegations related to a military operation in 1995 that…
At least 13 killed in new violence in Kashmir - 2004-03-11
New violence in Kashmir resulted in at least 13 deaths, including militants and soldiers. The incident involved a gunfight at a girls' school after militants…
Armed Men in Iraq Kill Two American Civilian Workers and an Iraqi Translator - 2004-03-10
Armed men in Iraq killed two American civilian workers and their Iraqi translator, raising concerns about security in the region. In a separate incident, four…
Ariel Sharon and His Palestinian Counterpart Will Meet Next Week - 2004-03-10
Ariel Sharon and Ahmed Qurei are set to meet next week for the first time since October, with preliminary discussions planned for Sunday. This meeting…
US Government Warns American Citizens to Avoid Travel to Algeria - 2004-03-09
The US government has issued a travel warning for American citizens to avoid Algeria due to ongoing security concerns and past incidents of hostage-taking. This…
IAEA Expresses Deep Concern Over Iran's Nuclear Program - 2004-03-08
The IAEA has voiced serious concerns regarding Iran's nuclear program, rejecting Iran's call to cease inspections. Mohamed ElBaradei emphasized the need for transparency from both…
Nine-Day Visit of the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security to Southeast Asia - 2004-03-08
Tom Ridge, the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, is on a nine-day visit to Southeast Asia, starting in Singapore, to discuss counter-terrorism efforts. Approximately 40…
Interview with Hojjatoleslam Dibaji, Representative of Ayatollah Sistani in Kuwait - 2004-03-06
Hojjatoleslam Dibaji, representing Ayatollah Sistani in Kuwait, discusses the recent violence in Baghdad and Karbala during an interview. This incident highlights ongoing tensions in Iraq…
Four Palestinians Killed and at Least 15 Injured in Clashes in Gaza Strip
Four Palestinians were killed and at least 15 injured in clashes at the Erez crossing in Gaza, where militants disguised as Israeli soldiers attacked. Hamas…
French Senate Approves Bill to Ban Visible Religious Symbols in Schools
The French Senate has passed a law banning visible religious symbols in public schools, including Islamic headscarves, large Christian crosses, and Jewish kippahs. The law…
Russia Condemns Deadly Explosions in Baghdad and Karbala
On March 3, 2004, Russia condemned deadly explosions in Baghdad and Karbala that targeted civilians during a significant mourning period for Shia Muslims. The Russian…
Pervez Musharraf Swears to Punish Those Responsible for Attack on Shia
Pervez Musharraf has vowed to hold accountable those behind a deadly attack on Shia Muslims in Quetta, which resulted in 43 deaths and many injuries.…
At least 41 killed in attack on Shia Muslims in Quetta, Pakistan
An attack on Shia Muslims in Quetta, Pakistan, resulted in at least 41 deaths and 150 injuries during Ashura observances. President Pervez Musharraf vowed to…
Iran's U-23 Football Team Arrives in Malaysia
Iran's U-23 football team has arrived in Malaysia to compete in the Olympic qualifying matches for the 2004 Athens Olympics. They will face Malaysia in…