April 2003
A London-based Arabic newspaper publishes a letter believed to be written by former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein - 2003-04-30
A London-based Arabic newspaper published a letter purportedly from Saddam Hussein urging Iraqis to rise against U.S. forces. The letter calls for unity among Iraqis…
Nigerian Kidnappers Threaten Foreign Hostages - 2003-04-30
Nigerian oil strikers have taken 100 workers hostage, threatening violence if law enforcement intervenes. Negotiations are ongoing for the release of 35 British and 21…
Jay Garner Discussed with Iraq's Political, Religious, and Ethnic Leaders - 2003-04-28
Jay Garner met with Iraqi leaders to discuss forming a new government and initiating democracy in Iraq following the overthrow of Saddam Hussein. The meeting…
Citizens of Argentina Prepare to Vote for New President on Sunday
Argentina is gearing up for a crucial presidential election amid economic instability. Former President Carlos Menem is leading in the polls against Néstor Kirchner and…
Bush: Evidence Suggests Saddam Hussein is Dead - April 25, 2003
President Bush announced evidence suggesting that Saddam Hussein may be dead, citing information from an American spy. He also discussed Iraq's weapons of mass destruction…
Geoffrey Hoon: Saddam Hussein is Still in Iraq - 2003-04-23
British Defense Minister Geoffrey Hoon believes that Saddam Hussein is still in Iraq and urges coalition forces to remain open-minded about his whereabouts. This statement…
Appeal for the Rescue of Victims of Rajavi and Saddam Hussein - 2003-04-23
Ardshir Parhizkari, a former member of the Mojahedin Organization, appeals for help to rescue members who are victims of the organization's inhumane practices under the…
Reward of $200,000 Offered for Information on Saddam Hussein's Whereabouts - 2003-04-16
The U.S. has announced a $200,000 reward for information on Saddam Hussein's location, amidst uncertainty about his fate. Concurrently, violence continues in Mosul, where U.S.…
President Bush Declares Saddam Hussein No Longer in Power in First Public Message After Baghdad's Fall - 2003-04-11
President Bush announced that Saddam Hussein is no longer in power following the fall of Baghdad. This statement came after U.S. forces captured Mosul and…
President of Pakistan: Islamabad Government Will Accelerate Nuclear Weapons Production Program - 2003-04-10
The President of Pakistan announced an acceleration of the country's nuclear weapons production program amidst ongoing tensions with India. U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell…
Further Advance of American Forces Towards Baghdad - 2003-04-09
American forces are advancing towards Baghdad while assessing the impact of a recent airstrike aimed at Saddam Hussein and other leaders. The attack reportedly resulted…
3 Journalists Killed in Today's Bombings - 2003-04-09
Three journalists were killed in bombings by American forces in Baghdad, prompting significant criticism from the journalism community. Al Jazeera confirmed that one of its…
Iraqi Soldiers Concentrated Around Tikrit, Saddam Hussein's Birthplace - 2003-04-09
Iraqi soldiers are gathering in Tikrit as coalition forces work to dismantle Saddam Hussein's government capabilities. Reports suggest Saddam may have survived a targeted airstrike,…
Kurdish Fighters and U.S. Special Operations Soldiers Drive Iraqi Forces from a Strategic Height Northeast of Mosul - 2003-04-09
Kurdish fighters and U.S. special operations have successfully pushed Iraqi forces from a strategic position northeast of Mosul, following coalition airstrikes. This development is significant…
US Military Strikes in Baghdad Today Result in the Death of 4 Journalists - 2003-04-08
US military strikes in Baghdad led to the deaths of four journalists, including members from Al Jazeera and Reuters. The strikes were reportedly in response…
Condoleezza Rice's Discussions with Russian Defense and Foreign Affairs Officials in Moscow - 2003-04-07
Condoleezza Rice met with Russian officials in Moscow to address strained U.S.-Russia relations over the Iraq war. The discussions aimed to improve ties amidst accusations…
British Forces Find Body of Man Believed to be Saddam Hussein's Cousin
British forces discovered a body believed to be General Ali Hassan al-Majid, a cousin of Saddam Hussein, in Basra. Al-Majid was notorious for his role…
Bombing of the Home of Ali Chemical, Saddam's General Who Ordered the Chemical Attack on Halabja - 2003-04-06
The U.S. Central Command announced the bombing of the home of General Ali Hassan Majid, known for his role in the 1988 chemical attack on…
Saddam May Still Be Alive - April 4, 2003
An American official suggested that Saddam Hussein may still be alive after a recent speech he gave, which was broadcast on Iraqi television. The speech…
Coalition Forces Are Advancing Towards Baghdad - 2003-04-03
Coalition forces, led by the U.S., are advancing towards Baghdad with American troops positioned 50 kilometers away. General McChrystal warns of fierce battles ahead and…
A group of Islamic militants linked to the terrorist network Al-Qaeda has been eradicated in an area in northern Iraq - 2003-04-02
U.S. Special Forces and Kurdish fighters have eradicated a group of Islamic militants linked to Al-Qaeda in northern Iraq, resulting in hundreds of deaths. This…
Coalition Forces Engage Elite Republican Guard Units Near Karbala - 2003-04-02
Coalition forces are engaged in combat with elite Republican Guard units near Karbala, Iraq, as U.S. airstrikes continue on Baghdad. Saddam Hussein's call for jihad…
Large Clouds of Smoke Over the Iraqi Presidential Palace - 2003-04-01
On April 1, 2003, large clouds of smoke rose over the Iraqi presidential palace amid massive explosions in Baghdad as U.S. ground forces advanced into…
Intense Airstrikes Targeting Locations in Baghdad and Republican Guard Positions - 2003-04-01
U.S.-led coalition forces launched multiple airstrikes in Baghdad, hitting Republican Guard positions and causing civilian casualties. The Iraqi government reported 19 civilian deaths and additional…
Do Not Doubt the Supremacy of American Military Forces - April 1, 2003
The article discusses the military capabilities of U.S. forces in Iraq, emphasizing their superiority in firepower and maneuverability compared to Iraqi forces. It highlights concerns…
U.S. Special Forces Have Rooted Out the Extremist Group Ansar al-Islam from Kurdish-Controlled Territory in Northern Iraq - 2003-04-01
U.S. Special Forces, in collaboration with Iraqi Kurdish forces, have successfully eliminated the extremist group Ansar al-Islam from northern Iraq, which has alleged ties to…
Saddam Hussein Calls for Jihad Against US-Led Forces in Iraq - 2003-04-01
Saddam Hussein called for jihad against US-led forces in Iraq, emphasizing the duty of the Iraqi people to resist invaders. This statement comes amid ongoing…
U.S. Airborne Division Enters Najaf, Central Iraq - April 1, 2003
The U.S. 101st Airborne Division has entered Najaf, Iraq, to secure the city following minimal resistance from Iraqi forces. Local residents assisted U.S. troops in…