May 2004
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.…
Syria: Minister of Defense Retires
General Mustafa Tlas has retired from his position as Syria's Minister of Defense after 32 years, with President Bashar al-Assad appointing General Hassan Turkmani as…
Syrian Officials Criticize New US Economic Sanctions Against Damascus
Syrian officials have condemned new US economic sanctions, asserting they will not impact Syria. Prime Minister Otri emphasized the need for better US-Syria relations, while…
Export of American Goods to Syria Banned Except for Food and Medicine - 2004-05-12
President Bush has banned the export of American goods to Syria, with exceptions for food and medicine, as part of intensified sanctions due to Syria's…
New Economic Sanctions Against Syria to Be Announced This Week - 2004-05-11
The U.S. is set to announce new economic sanctions against Syria due to its continued support for Palestinian militants and failure to curb terrorist movements…