August 2004
Sudan Agrees to UN Recommendations
Sudan has agreed to a UN plan to create safe areas for rural residents in Darfur affected by violence. The agreement comes amid accusations of…
Murder of Two Election Workers in Afghanistan - 2004-08-07
Two election workers were killed in an ambush by Taliban militants in Afghanistan, with one worker still missing. The incident occurred while the workers were…
Deployment of a Team of Human Rights Observers to Darfur - 2004-08-06
The UN is sending a team of human rights observers to Darfur to oversee the disarmament of Arab militias as part of an agreement with…
Sudan Government Denies Any Involvement in Ongoing Violence in Darfur
A UN investigator has accused the Sudanese government of being directly responsible for violence against civilians in Darfur, citing evidence of systematic killings. The Sudanese…
Indonesian President's Visit to Saudi Arabia - 2004-08-06
Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri is visiting Saudi Arabia to discuss Iraq and other matters, including the potential deployment of Muslim troops to Iraq. Indonesia opposes…
Cambodian Government Agreement to Prosecute Former Khmer Rouge Leaders - 2004-08-06
The Cambodian government has agreed to set up a court with UN help to prosecute former Khmer Rouge leaders for war crimes. This decision comes…
Ongoing Violence in Sudan: Is it Genocide or Not?
Colin Powell is set to determine if the violence in Darfur against black villagers by Arab militias qualifies as genocide. The U.S. is applying pressure…
Interview with Mr. Javanmardi about Iranian Kurdish Refugees in Turkey - 2004-08-05
A group of Iranian Kurdish refugees in Ankara has initiated a hunger strike to protest their conditions. Mr. Ali Javanmardi, a spokesperson for the strikers,…
Afghan Insurgents Injure Four Government Soldiers at the Pakistan Border - 2004-08-03
Afghan insurgents attacked a military outpost, injuring four soldiers, while U.S. helicopters responded to the incident. President Bush commended the Afghan population for their high…
UN: Widespread Human Rights Violations in Sudan's Darfur Continue
The UN reports ongoing human rights violations in Darfur, labeling it a major humanitarian crisis. The Sudanese government is resistant to foreign intervention and faces…
Allawi: Iraq is Committed to Maintaining Brotherly Relations with Kuwait
Iyad Allawi, the Iraqi Prime Minister, reaffirmed Iraq's commitment to maintaining positive relations with Kuwait on the anniversary of the invasion. He emphasized Iraq's respect…
Presidential Elections in Afghanistan - 2004-08-01
The UN reports that 90% of eligible voters in Afghanistan have registered for the upcoming presidential elections, with a total of 8.7 million participants. However,…
Deployment of French Personnel and Aid Shipments to Chad and Sudan - 2004-08-01
French soldiers are delivering humanitarian aid to Sudanese refugees in Chad, following a directive from President Jacques Chirac. The aid includes food, medicine, and tents,…