June 2004
At least three killed in armed battle in Riyadh
An armed confrontation in Riyadh resulted in the deaths of at least three individuals, including two suspected militants and one police officer. This incident raises…
Saudi Security Sources: Suspected Saudi National Surrenders to Authorities
Othman Al-Amiri, a 37-year-old Saudi national suspected of terrorism, has surrendered to authorities in Riyadh. His surrender follows a public amnesty proposal by Crown Prince…
Othman Al-Amiri, Fugitive Militant, Surrenders to Saudi Security Authorities
Othman Al-Amiri, a fugitive militant and one of 26 suspected terrorists in Saudi Arabia, surrendered to security authorities to benefit from a recent pardon offer.…
Saudi Government Will Pardon Insurgents If They Surrender
Saudi Arabia announced a pardon for Islamic insurgents who surrender within a month, as Crown Prince Abdullah emphasized the consequences for those who do not…
Abdulaziz al-Muqrin and Three Accomplices Killed in Riyadh
Abdulaziz al-Muqrin, a leader of an al-Qaeda cell in Saudi Arabia, and three accomplices were killed by Saudi security forces after the group beheaded American…
Saudi Arabia Consults with U.S. Officials Regarding American Hostage
Saudi Arabia is in discussions with U.S. officials regarding the kidnapping of American Paul Johnson by Al-Qaeda militants. The situation is urgent, with threats made…
Saudi Government Oversight of Private Charitable Organizations - 2004-06-02
Saudi Arabia is consolidating oversight of private charities that send money abroad to prevent funding for terrorism. Adel al-Jubeir announced the establishment of a new…
Futures Prices of Crude Oil in New York Reach $42 per Barrel - 2004-06-01
Futures prices for crude oil surged to $42 per barrel following a terrorist attack in Khobar, Saudi Arabia, which targeted foreign oil workers. The attack,…