May 2004
Saudi Arabia: 22 Killed in al-Khobar Incident - 2004-05-31
In a terrorist siege in al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia, 22 people, mostly foreign civilians, were killed. The siege ended with a military intervention, resulting in one…
US Airstrikes Target Area 220 Kilometers South of Kabul - 2004-05-29
US airstrikes targeted a region in Paktia province, 220 kilometers south of Kabul, to support coalition forces against Taliban militants. The strikes were ordered after…
Three Killed in Lebanon Protests - 2004-05-28
Three individuals were killed during protests in Lebanon after soldiers opened fire on demonstrators opposing government economic policies. In response, protesters set the Ministry of…
Three Protesters Killed During Demonstrations in Beirut - 2004-05-27
Three protesters were killed during demonstrations in Beirut against the government's economic policies, specifically rising gasoline prices. The protests were sparked by a call from…
Protesters Set Fire to the Ministry of Employment and Labor Building in Beirut - 2004-05-27
In Beirut, protesters reacted violently after soldiers killed three demonstrators during an anti-government protest, setting fire to the Ministry of Employment and Labor building. The…
U.S. Airstrikes in Southern Afghanistan - 2004-05-26
U.S. airstrikes in southern Afghanistan reportedly killed at least 20 suspected Taliban militants. This incident occurs as Afghanistan prepares for upcoming elections, amidst escalating attacks…
UN Human Rights Commission Expresses Concern Over Death of Approximately 40 Iraqis - 2004-05-21
The UN Human Rights Commission has expressed deep concern over the deaths of around 40 Iraqis in a U.S. airstrike during a wedding celebration. Bertrand…
40 Iraqis Killed Following US Airstrike - 2004-05-20
A US airstrike in Iraq resulted in the deaths of 40 individuals, with conflicting reports on whether they were insurgents or civilians at a wedding.…
Israel: We are Expanding Military Operations in the Gaza Strip - 2004-05-17
Israel plans to expand its military operations in the Gaza Strip, including home demolitions and increased airstrikes, following a Supreme Court ruling. U.S. Secretary of…
Israel Threatens to Intensify Airstrikes and Destroy Hundreds of Palestinian Homes in Gaza - 2004-05-16
Israel has announced plans to intensify airstrikes and demolish Palestinian homes in Gaza following the deaths of 13 Israeli soldiers. The conflict has also resulted…
Prisoners in Northern Afghanistan Protest Conditions
Hundreds of prisoners in northern Afghanistan protested their conditions by going on a hunger strike and were subsequently moved to a facility near Kabul. Many…
Israeli Airstrikes Target Hezbollah Hideout in Southern Lebanon - 2004-05-05
Israeli airstrikes targeted a Hezbollah hideout in southern Lebanon following Hezbollah's artillery attack on a Jewish neighborhood. Concurrently, Israeli forces conducted operations in Gaza, resulting…