August 2004
Sudan Government Denies Any Involvement in Ongoing Violence in Darfur
A UN investigator has accused the Sudanese government of being directly responsible for violence against civilians in Darfur, citing evidence of systematic killings. The Sudanese…
President Bush Approves $95 Million Aid for Darfur Refugees in Western Sudan - 2004-08-05
President Bush has announced $95 million in humanitarian aid for Darfur refugees due to the severe conditions they face. He urged the Sudanese government to…
Claims of Torture by Three British Released from Guantanamo Detention Center
Three British detainees released from Guantanamo allege systematic abuse during their detention, including beatings and deprivation of sleep. U.S. officials, including Secretary of the Navy…
Kofi Annan Urges Sudanese Government to Comply with Darfur Resolution - 2004-08-04
Kofi Annan has called on the Sudanese government to comply with a UN resolution regarding the Darfur region, warning of consequences if they fail to…
Statements from a British Detainee on Torture Methods at Guantanamo Prison - 2004-08-03
Tarek Dergoul, a former British detainee at Guantanamo, has accused U.S. officials of systematic abuse and psychological torture during his detention. His lawyer claims he…
UN: Widespread Human Rights Violations in Sudan's Darfur Continue
The UN reports ongoing human rights violations in Darfur, labeling it a major humanitarian crisis. The Sudanese government is resistant to foreign intervention and faces…