August 2003
Tens of Thousands of Mourning Iraqi Shia Participate in the Funeral of Ayatollah Mohammad Baqir Hakim in Baghdad - 2003-08-31
Tens of thousands of Shia mourners attended the funeral of Ayatollah Mohammad Baqir Hakim in Baghdad following his assassination in a bombing in Najaf. His…
Former Iranian Diplomat Confesses to Spying in Germany - 2003-08-26
A former Iranian diplomat confessed to espionage against opposition groups in Germany, citing threats to his family from Iranian intelligence. He had previously worked for…
Three Killed in Assassination Attempt on Shiite Cleric in Iraq
An assassination attempt on Ayatollah Mohammad Saeed Hakim in Najaf resulted in the deaths of three of his bodyguards. The attack is believed to be…
Nearly 100 People Killed in Latest Ethnic Violence in Nigeria
Recent ethnic violence in Warri, Nigeria has resulted in nearly 100 deaths and 1,000 injuries, as two ethnic groups clashed over five days. The violence…
Palestinian Militants Threaten More Attacks on Israelis
Palestinian militant groups have threatened additional attacks on Israelis following the death of a Hamas leader. The Israeli army retaliated for a recent suicide bombing…
March in the Streets of Hebron Behind the Coffin of Mazen Dana, Reuters Cameraman - 2003-08-20
Hundreds marched in Hebron to honor Mazen Dana, a Palestinian cameraman killed by U.S. soldiers in Iraq. The incident, which occurred when a soldier mistook…
Transfer of Hundreds of Soldiers to Oil-rich Warri City in Southern Nigeria - 2003-08-20
In Nigeria, ethnic violence has resulted in at least 45 deaths, prompting the military to deploy hundreds of soldiers to Warri. The situation has led…
Hostile Factions in Liberia Allow International Organizations Access to All Parts of the Country - 2003-08-19
Hostile factions in Liberia have permitted international aid organizations to access the entire country to facilitate food and medicine distribution. A UN representative brokered this…
Palestinian Militant Groups Describe the Plan as a Ridiculous Show
Israeli and Palestinian officials were set to discuss the handover of four West Bank cities to Palestinian control, but Israel insists this is contingent on…
Israel Releases 73 Palestinian Prisoners
Israel released 73 Palestinian prisoners as a goodwill gesture, but Palestinians deem it insignificant due to the minor offenses of those released. This release was…
Cancellation of Amnesty Laws for Members of Argentina's Military Dictatorship
The Argentine Congress has repealed amnesty laws that protected members of the former military dictatorship. Human rights groups highlight the atrocities committed during the dictatorship,…
Pervez Musharraf Calls for Ceasefire with India and Kashmir - 2003-08-12
Pervez Musharraf has proposed a ceasefire with India regarding Kashmir during a meeting with Indian lawmakers. This marks a significant step towards improving relations between…
Former Iraqi Interior Minister Surrenders to Coalition Forces - 2003-08-09
Mahmoud Diab Al-Ahmed, the former Iraqi Interior Minister, surrendered to U.S. coalition forces and was captured. Meanwhile, a video surfaced of masked men claiming responsibility…
Half a Million Hungry People in the Democratic Republic of Congo - 2003-08-08
The World Food Program reports that nearly half a million people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are facing severe hunger due to ongoing conflict.…
Release of American Journalist Nisan from Indonesian Prison - 2003-08-04
William Nisan, an American journalist, was released from an Indonesian prison after being sentenced for immigration violations related to his reporting on separatist groups. His…