May 2004
Deployment of Thousands of Pakistani Security Forces in Karachi - 2004-05-31
A senior Sunni cleric, Mufti Nazimuddin Shamzi, was assassinated in Karachi, leading to violent protests and fears of sectarian retaliation against Shia communities. Thousands of…
Following the assassination of a Sunni cleric in Karachi, police deployed throughout the city
A prominent Sunni cleric, Mufti Nazimuddin Shamzai, was assassinated in Karachi, leading to widespread unrest and violence from his supporters. The police have been deployed…
Riots in Karachi Following the Murder of a Senior Cleric - 2004-05-30
Riots erupted in Karachi after the assassination of senior Sunni cleric Mufti Nazimuddin Shamsai. The unrest has led to injuries among both protesters and police,…
19 Injured in Two Car Bomb Explosions in Karachi
Two car bomb explosions in Karachi resulted in at least 19 injuries, including police and journalists. The attacks occurred near a cultural center, highlighting the…
Attack by Unknown Assailants on Military Vehicle in Southwestern Pakistan - 2004-05-24
An attack in Quetta, Pakistan, resulted in at least 14 injuries when assailants threw a grenade at a military vehicle. The injured primarily included police…
Details of Armed Clash on Thursday in Northern Capital of Saudi Arabia - 2004-05-22
An armed clash in Buraidah, Saudi Arabia, resulted in the deaths of two police officers and four suspected terrorists. The authorities seized bomb-making materials and…
Bomb Explosion Outside McDonald's Restaurant in Istanbul - 2004-05-20
A bomb exploded outside a McDonald's in Istanbul, causing damage but no injuries. The incident was preceded by a warning call, and no group has…
Ahmad Chalabi's Strong Criticism of the Coalition's Interim Structure - 2004-05-20
Ahmad Chalabi criticized the coalition's interim structure following a raid by Iraqi police and American soldiers on his home and office, where documents were seized.…
Statement by Amnesty International Regarding Torture by Thai Police and Army - 2004-05-18
Amnesty International has demanded an independent investigation into allegations of excessive force, extrajudicial killings, and torture by Thai security forces against insurgents in southern Thailand.…
Coalition Forces in Iraq Clashed with Militias Linked to Muqtada al-Sadr - 2004-05-17
Coalition forces clashed with Muqtada al-Sadr's militias in Iraq, leading to the deaths of two Iraqi women and several civilians during an attack. This ongoing…
Bush: There is no justification for the beheading of Nicholas Berg in Iraq
President Bush condemned the beheading of American civilian Nicholas Berg in Iraq, asserting there is no justification for the act. The Berg family blames government…
In separate incidents in Baghdad, 19 Iraqi insurgents, and 9 civilians and Iraqi police killed - 2004-05-09
In Baghdad, 19 Iraqi insurgents and 9 civilians, including police, were killed in separate incidents. The violence included a bomb explosion in a market and…
14 Killed in Bomb Blast at Shia Mosque in Karachi
A bomb explosion at a Shia mosque in Karachi resulted in 14 deaths and over 100 injuries, leading to violent protests. Shia groups are demanding…
Three Explosions Outside a Police Station in Athens - 2004-05-05
Three explosions occurred outside a police station in Athens with no reported casualties. The incidents happen just over 100 days before the Summer Olympics, raising…
Interview with Dr. Mehrdad Darvishpour Regarding the Bloody Clashes in Baluchistan - 2004-05-03
A violent clash in Saravan, Baluchistan, resulted in over 20 protesters and 2 police officers dead, with hundreds arrested. Dr. Mehrdad Darvishpour analyzes the incident's…
Bomb Explosion at Port in Western Karachi, Pakistan - 2004-05-03
A bomb explosion in Gwadar, Pakistan, killed three Chinese engineers and injured at least eleven others. The attack occurred as workers were traveling to a…
Four Killed in Clash in Eastern Afghanistan
A clash in eastern Afghanistan resulted in the deaths of four individuals, with the U.S. claiming they were militants while local officials assert they were…