January 2004
10 Civilians Killed in U.S. Airstrike in Southern Afghanistan Two Weeks Ago - 2004-01-31
A U.S. airstrike in southern Afghanistan resulted in the deaths of 10 civilians, including women and children, according to Afghan President Hamid Karzai. The U.S.…
Ban on New Fuel Tax in Nigeria Extended
A Nigerian court has indefinitely extended a ban on new fuel taxes and a potential strike by labor unions. The government argues that tax increases…
Clashes in Shahrebabak, Kerman Province; Possible Civilian Casualties
Workers at the Khatunabad Copper Smelting Company in Shahrebabak, Kerman Province, went on strike due to layoffs, leading to violent clashes with riot police who…
Attack by Hardliners on Reformists' Gathering in Hamedan - 2004-01-22
A gathering of reformists in Hamedan was violently disrupted by hardliners from the Ansar Hezbollah group, resulting in injuries among attendees, including reformist lawmakers. The…
Airport and Hospital Workers in France Go on Strike - 2004-01-22
Airport and hospital workers in France have gone on strike in protest against government plans to privatize parts of the Paris airports organization. Their demands…
Strike of French Workers - January 21, 2004
French railway workers have gone on strike, complicating commutes for citizens, in solidarity with electricity production workers demanding higher wages. They are also protesting against…
Nationwide Strikes in Nigeria Suspended
Nationwide strikes in Nigeria have been suspended after the government agreed to temporarily stop fuel taxes. The largest labor union leader warned that strikes could…
Iranian Teachers Protest Economic Hardships, Leading to School Closures
Iranian teachers have initiated strikes due to unpaid wages and ongoing labor issues, leading to the closure of numerous schools in major provinces. This protest…
US Forces Reject Afghan Officials' Claim of 11 Civilian Deaths
US forces in Afghanistan denied Afghan officials' claims that 11 civilians were killed in an airstrike, stating there is no evidence to support this. Local…
Temporary Suspension of New Fuel Tax in Nigeria - 2004-01-20
The Nigerian government has temporarily suspended a new fuel tax following a court order, just before a planned nationwide strike against rising fuel prices. Labor…
Approximately 11 Civilians Killed in Airstrike in Afghanistan
An airstrike in Afghanistan reportedly killed around 11 civilians, including women and children, according to Afghan officials. The attack, attributed to U.S.-led coalition forces, has…
Nigerian Labor Union Leaders Call for Protests Against Fuel and Diesel Prices - 2004-01-19
Nigerian labor union leaders are mobilizing the public for a nationwide strike against a new tax on fuel and diesel prices. The government is attempting…
Earthquake Measuring 5 on the Richter Scale Strikes Fars Province - 2004-01-15
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake hit Fars Province, damaging 8 villages but causing no deaths. The event highlights the region's vulnerability to seismic activity.
Nigerian Labor Union Leaders Demand Government Reduce Oil Prices
Nigerian labor union leaders are urging the government to lower oil prices or risk a nationwide strike. They have given the government until January 20…