June 2004
The U.S. Urges Sudan to Act Immediately to End the Crisis in Darfur - 2004-06-30
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell called on Sudan to take immediate action to address the humanitarian crisis in Darfur during his visit to Khartoum.…
Trial of Three Suspected Terrorists Held at Guantanamo Continues
The U.S. military is proceeding with the trial of three suspected terrorists at Guantanamo Bay, including two associates of Osama bin Laden and an Australian…
U.S. Military Continues Trial of Three Suspected Terrorists at Guantanamo Bay - 2004-06-29
The U.S. military is proceeding with the trial of three suspected terrorists at Guantanamo Bay, including individuals from Yemen, Sudan, and Australia, accused of war…
Colin Powell, U.S. Secretary of State, Meets with President Omar al-Bashir - 2004-06-29
Colin Powell, the U.S. Secretary of State, is visiting Sudan to demand the disarmament of Arab militias in Darfur accused of human rights violations. He…
Dialogue Between Sudanese Government and Southern Rebels to End 21 Years of Civil War - 2004-06-28
The Sudanese government and southern rebels are in negotiations to finalize a peace agreement to end a lengthy civil war. The talks, held in Kenya,…
Kofi Annan Joins U.S. Secretary of State in Darfur Crisis - 2004-06-26
Kofi Annan is set to join U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell in Sudan to address the ongoing crisis in Darfur, where Arab militias are…
Colin Powell's Visit to Sudan - 2004-06-25
Colin Powell is set to visit Sudan to address the humanitarian crisis in Darfur and press the government to disarm the Janjaweed militia. The ongoing…
Human Rights Watch Warns About the Situation of Sudanese Refugees - 2004-06-22
Human Rights Watch has raised alarms about cross-border raids by Arab militants against Sudanese refugees and Chadian villagers, documenting at least 7 such incidents this…
African Union: Union President to Visit War-Torn Darfur
The African Union president is set to visit Darfur to encourage adherence to a ceasefire agreement amid ongoing violence. This visit comes as the U.S.…
Independent Investigators Find No Evidence of Saddam Hussein's Cooperation with al-Qaida
Independent investigators concluded there is no evidence of cooperation between Saddam Hussein and al-Qaida regarding attacks on the U.S. This contradicts claims made by the…
Poverty and War Have Caused the Death of Thousands of Children in Africa - 2004-06-17
UNICEF reports that poverty and war have led to the deaths of thousands of children in Africa, with another 60 million at risk. The organization…
The United States Criticizes the Sudanese Government - 2004-06-15
The U.S. has condemned the Sudanese government for hindering humanitarian aid in Darfur, despite prior assurances to facilitate such efforts. Richard Boucher highlighted ongoing harassment…
UN Security Council Resolution on Sudan - 2004-06-11
The UN Security Council has authorized a delegation to assess a peacekeeping mission in Sudan following the signing of peace protocols to end a long-standing…
Visit of the International Development Minister to the Darfur Region in Western Sudan - 2004-06-09
Hilary Benn, the UK International Development Minister, described the Darfur crisis as a major humanitarian emergency, urging the UN and Sudanese government to protect over…
16 United Nations Aid Workers Released in Western Sudan - 2004-06-06
Sixteen United Nations aid workers were released by Sudanese rebels after being taken hostage in Darfur. The rebels claimed the kidnapping was for the safety…
Rebels in Darfur State Have Kidnapped 16 UN Aid Workers
Rebels in Darfur have kidnapped 16 UN aid workers, escalating tensions in the region. The Sudanese government is accused of neglecting Darfur and enabling violence…
John Danforth Appointed as New U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations - 2004-06-05
John Danforth has been appointed as the new U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations by President Bush. Danforth, currently serving as a special envoy for…
World Health Organization: Millions of People in Sudan on the Brink of Illness and Death - 2004-06-03
The World Health Organization warns that millions in Darfur, Sudan, are facing severe health risks due to ongoing conflict and lack of humanitarian aid. The…