April 2004
16 Players Invited to Iran's National Volleyball Team Training Camp
Iran's national volleyball team has invited 16 players to a training camp starting May 1 in preparation for the Olympic qualifying matches in Tokyo. The…
Cancellation of Deportation Order for a Kurdish Man from Turkey in Japan
A Japanese court has granted refugee status to a 39-year-old Kurdish man from Turkey, reversing a deportation order due to fears of torture upon his…
No News on the Fate of 3 Japanese Hostages in Iraq
Three Japanese citizens have been kidnapped in Iraq, with no confirmed information on their fate. The Mujahideen Brigades have threatened to kill them if Japan…
Families of Three Abducted Citizens Demand Withdrawal of Japanese Soldiers from Iraq
The families of three Japanese hostages in Iraq are demanding the withdrawal of Japanese troops, while Prime Minister Koizumi refuses to capitulate to terrorist demands.…
Iraqi Militants Release 7 South Korean Clerics
Iraqi militants released 7 South Korean clerics but are still holding three Japanese civilians and two Arabs. The situation highlights ongoing tensions and risks for…
Three Japanese Civilians Kidnapped in Iraq - 2004-04-08
Three Japanese civilians, believed to be journalists, were kidnapped in Iraq by a group called the Mujahideen Brigades, who threatened to kill them unless Japan…