July 2003
Liberian Rebels Capture Second Largest City in Liberia
Liberian rebels have taken control of Buchanan, the second largest city in Liberia, following an attack on government forces. The main rebel group persists in…
A U.S. Marine Killed in Grenade Attack on the Outskirts of Baghdad - 2003-07-27
A U.S. Marine was killed and another wounded in a grenade attack near Baghdad, following a series of violent incidents that have resulted in multiple…
U.S. Ambassador in Liberia Urges Rebels to Leave Capital - 2003-07-27
The U.S. Ambassador in Liberia has called on rebels to vacate the capital Monrovia as they prepare for further attacks, including targeting the main airport.…
Philippine President Gives Rebels Until 5 PM Local Time to Surrender, Deadline Passes
Philippine President Gloria Arroyo has issued a deadline for rebel soldiers occupying a building in Manila to surrender, which has now passed without compliance. The…
Arrest of 12 Individuals for Disrupting Government Stability and Creating Civil Unrest in Burma - 2003-07-26
Twelve individuals have been arrested in Burma for allegedly plotting to destabilize the government and incite civil unrest. The military claims these suspects had ties…
Saudi Police Arrest 16 Terrorist Suspects
Saudi police have detained 16 suspects believed to be planning terrorist attacks. The arrests are connected to recent suicide bombings that resulted in significant casualties.…
Charles Taylor, President, Says He Will Fight to the Last Man - 2003-07-20
Charles Taylor, the President of Liberia, has vowed to fight until the end as rebel forces attempt to seize Monrovia. He refuses to leave the…
Rebel Forces Enter Monrovia, Liberia - 2003-07-19
Rebel forces have entered Monrovia, Liberia's capital, after expelling government troops loyal to President Charles Taylor. This escalation has led to chaos in the city,…
Liberian Rebels Break Through Last Defensive Lines of the City - 2003-07-19
Liberian rebels have captured a strategic bridge near Monrovia, breaking through the last defensive lines before the city center. The government accuses them of advancing…
Investigation into 18 Companies Sending Military Weapon Parts to Iran - 2003-07-11
U.S. federal agents are investigating 18 companies for illegally exporting military parts to Multi-Cor in London, which supplies weapons to Iran. The investigation, ongoing since…
25 Million Dollar Reward for Saddam Hussein - 2003-07-04
The U.S. government has offered a $25 million reward for information leading to the capture of Saddam Hussein and a $15 million reward for his…