July 2004
Diverse Reactions from Sudanese Government Officials to UN Security Council Resolution - 2004-07-31
Sudanese officials have varied responses to a UN Security Council resolution regarding the Darfur crisis. The Minister of Information rejects the resolution, while the Minister…
Colin Powell and Kofi Annan Call for Crisis Reduction in Darfur - 2004-07-23
Colin Powell and Kofi Annan have urged Sudan to take action to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Darfur, where violence has led to mass displacement…
Sudan: We Want to Return 200,000 Displaced Persons from Darfur to Their Homes - 2004-07-21
Sudan plans to return 200,000 displaced persons from Darfur but faces pressure from the UN to ensure security first. Many displaced individuals refuse to return…
UN Security Council Supports Postponement of Afghanistan Elections
The UN Security Council has supported Afghanistan's decision to postpone its presidential elections to October and parliamentary elections to April 2005, citing the infeasibility of…
UN Envoy Criticizes Palestinian Leaders for Lack of Security Reforms - 2004-07-14
The UN envoy Terje Roed-Larsen criticized Palestinian leaders for failing to implement necessary security reforms, highlighting the worsening law and order situation. He noted that…
Arab Countries Pursue Resolution Demanding Israel Abandon Security Wall - 2004-07-13
Arab countries are seeking a UN resolution to compel Israel to comply with an International Court of Justice ruling that deems its security wall in…
The United States Calls for Punishment of Arab Militias in Sudan at the UN Security Council
The U.S. has urged the UN Security Council to impose sanctions on Arab militias in Sudan for atrocities against black civilians in Darfur. Andrew Natsios…
US Proposal for Arms and Travel Sanctions on Sudanese Arab Militias - 2004-07-01
The US has proposed UN sanctions against Sudanese Arab militias accused of atrocities in Darfur. This follows Secretary of State Colin Powell's visit to Sudan.…