July 2004
Renewed Clashes Between U.S. Forces and Insurgents in Eastern Fallujah - 2004-07-31
Renewed clashes between U.S. forces and insurgents in Fallujah resulted in casualties among Iraqis. The violence coincides with the U.S. military's ongoing operations against insurgent…
Iraq National Conference on Selecting a Temporary National Council Postponed
The Iraqi national conference intended to elect a temporary national council has been postponed for two weeks due to UN pressure for greater inclusivity. Concurrently,…
A Palestinian Militant Leader Killed in Southern Gaza Strip
A Palestinian militant leader was killed in an Israeli missile strike in Rafah, Gaza, along with a member of his group. The attack is part…
Iran's Judiciary Claims Zahra Kazemi's Death Was an Accident
The Iranian Judiciary has declared that the death of Zahra Kazemi, a Canadian-Iranian journalist, was an accident following the acquittal of the only suspect. This…
Athens Hotel Workers Union Calls for Wage Increase
The Athens Hotel Workers Union is planning a strike on August 6 to demand higher wages and long-term contracts ahead of the Olympic Games. This…
Hamid Karzai's Visit to Pakistan Postponed
Hamid Karzai's visit to Pakistan has been postponed at his own request to focus on submitting his presidential candidacy application. This postponement comes amid reports…
Sunday Night Phone Program, July 25: Conversation with Homa Zarafshan and Dr. Mehrdad Darvishpour - 2004-07-25
Homa Zarafshan and Dr. Mehrdad Darvishpour discussed the strike movement of political prisoners in Iran during a phone program. They responded to questions from a…
US Forces Strike House in Fallujah, North of Baghdad
US forces conducted an airstrike on a house in Fallujah, claiming to target militants linked to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, resulting in injuries to civilians. Additionally,…
Bombing of a Hideout of Militants Linked to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in Iraq - 2004-07-23
U.S. forces bombed a hideout of militants linked to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in Fallujah, injuring at least five people, including two children. Additionally, two American…
Under the Microscope: Ongoing Hunger Strike of Political Prisoners in Evin Prison and the Conference of Iraq's Neighbors - 2004-07-23
Political prisoners in Evin Prison are continuing their hunger strike, driven by demands articulated by Shirin Ebadi and the Office of Strengthening Unity. The article…
Weekly Discussion, July 20: Hunger Strike of Several Political Prisoners and Emergence of Disputes - 2004-07-21
Several political prisoners in Iran have initiated a hunger strike, leading to internal disputes among them that have drawn in their families. The discussion featured…
Agreement Between Nigerian Oil Workers' Unions and Government - 2004-07-21
Nigerian oil workers' unions have reached an agreement with the government to resolve grievances, leading to the cancellation of a planned strike. The unions are…
Interview with Dr. Mehrdad Darvishpour on the Hunger Strike of Political Prisoners - 2004-07-20
Three political and student organizations issued a joint statement supporting political prisoners on hunger strike in Evin Prison. Dr. Mehrdad Darvishpour provided insights on this…
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi Places Bounty on Iraqi Prime Minister's Head - 2004-07-19
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has placed a $280,000 bounty on Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi's head following Allawi's call to eliminate terrorist groups in Iraq. Concurrently,…
At least 12 killed in US airstrike in Fallujah - 2004-07-18
A US airstrike in Fallujah resulted in at least 12 deaths, targeting a house believed to be linked to al-Qaeda leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. The…
Strike of Over 14,000 Workers at Two German Automobile Manufacturing Plants - 2004-07-17
Over 14,000 workers at DaimlerChrysler plants in Germany are striking due to management's proposal to extend working hours without wage increases. This is part of…
Public Transport Workers Strike in Athens - 2004-07-09
Public transport workers in Athens have initiated a strike for better wages as they prepare for the increased workload during the upcoming Olympic Games. This…
Metro Workers in Several South Korean Cities Threaten to Strike
Metro workers in South Korea are planning to strike starting July 21 due to disputes over working conditions and demands for a shorter workweek. The…
Report by Shahid: Interview with Abolqasem Rezaei, Political Activist, about July 18
Abolqasem Rezaei addressed a press conference in Paris regarding the significance of July 18 and the hunger strike of Evin prisoners. The discussion highlights ongoing…
A Member of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades Killed by Israeli Special Forces
A member of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades was killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank while attending a mourning ceremony. Additionally, a missile strike…
Weekly Discussion, July 6: The Tragedy of July 18, 1999
The program on July 6 focuses on the 1999 tragedy in Iran, the ongoing repression, and the plight of imprisoned students on hunger strike. Key…
At least 10 killed in US airstrike on suspected militants' hideout
A US airstrike in Fallujah targeting suspected Al-Qaeda militants resulted in at least 10 deaths and several injuries. Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi confirmed that…
Five Killed in House Explosion in Fallujah
An explosion in Fallujah, Iraq, killed at least five people, reportedly due to a U.S. military strike targeting a house. The incident has not been…
Polish Forces Discover Mustard Gas Warheads in Iraq - 2004-07-02
Polish forces in Iraq found 17 warheads containing mustard gas or sarin, which the U.S. had previously acknowledged Saddam Hussein possessed. Concurrently, violence in Iraq…
Rocket Strike Hits Two Hotels in Baghdad - 2004-07-02
Rockets struck two hotels in Baghdad, injuring at least three people. A U.S. Marine was killed in a separate security operation, while Polish officials discovered…
Airstrike Targets Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's Hideout in Iraq - 2004-07-01
An airstrike targeted a hideout of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in Fallujah, resulting in casualties among Iraqi civilians. This is part of ongoing U.S. military efforts…