May 2004
Artillery Shell Found in Iraq Contained Sarin Gas
U.S. officials confirmed that an artillery shell found in Iraq contained sarin gas, suggesting it may have been manufactured before the 1991 Gulf War. The…
General Sanchez, Commander of U.S. Forces in Iraq, to be Replaced - 2004-05-25
General Sanchez, the U.S. commander in Iraq, is set to be replaced as part of a broader military restructuring. This decision follows recent controversies surrounding…
Pentagon Official: The Commander of U.S. Forces in Iraq May Change
A senior Pentagon official indicated that General Ricardo Sanchez, the commander of U.S. forces in Iraq, may be replaced. This comes amid ongoing controversies regarding…
Washington Newspapers: May 22 - 2004-05-22
On May 22, 2004, Washington newspapers reported on several key issues including the Pentagon's involvement with Ahmad Chalabi, Saudi Arabia's decision to increase oil production,…
U.S. Department of Defense Launches Investigation into Prisoner Deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan - 2004-05-22
The U.S. Department of Defense is investigating 33 incidents of prisoner deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan, with 9 cases under thorough investigation. This follows reports…
Cutting Payments to the Iraqi National Congress - 2004-05-19
The U.S. has cut funding to the Iraqi National Congress, led by Ahmad Chalabi, as part of the transition of sovereignty to Iraqis. Paul Wolfowitz…
Pentagon Stops Payments to Iraqi National Congress
The Pentagon has halted monthly payments to the Iraqi National Congress, led by Ahmad Chalabi, as part of the transition of sovereignty to Iraqis. This…
The New Yorker: U.S. Defense Secretary Approved Use of Harsh Interrogation Methods in Iraq - 2004-05-16
The New Yorker reported that U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld approved harsh interrogation methods in Iraq, which the Pentagon denies. Senator Carl Levin indicated that…
Change in Interrogation Methods for Iraqis - 2004-05-15
The U.S. Army has changed its interrogation methods for Iraqi prisoners due to a scandal involving mistreatment. This includes prohibiting sleep deprivation and psychological pressure.…
Senator John Kerry Returns to Washington to View Photos of Abuse of Iraqi Prisoners - 2004-05-14
Senator John Kerry returned to Washington to view photos of the abuse of Iraqi prisoners. He expressed concerns that such actions could hinder the fight…
Request for an Additional $25 Billion for Military Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan - 2004-05-14
The U.S. Department of Defense has requested an additional $25 billion for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, citing unforeseen costs. This request comes amid…
U.S. Congress Members Express Outrage Over Abuses at Abu Ghraib - 2004-05-13
U.S. Congress members condemned the abusive treatment of Iraqi detainees at Abu Ghraib after viewing new graphic images. The Department of Defense facilitated this viewing,…
Red Cross Report on Treatment of Detainees at Guantanamo Bay - 2004-05-13
The Red Cross has criticized the treatment of nearly 600 detainees at Guantanamo Bay, primarily suspected al-Qaeda and Taliban members. The report, based on recent…
With Pentagon Approval, American Senators View Unreleased Photos of U.S. Soldiers' Mistreatment - 2004-05-12
American senators were allowed to view unreleased photos and a video of U.S. soldiers mistreating Iraqi prisoners, with the Pentagon's approval. Secretary of Defense Donald…
President Bush Strongly Supports Donald Rumsfeld Despite Public Protests - 2004-05-10
President Bush publicly supports Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld amid international protests regarding the treatment of Iraqi prisoners. This support follows a private briefing where…
U.S. Defense Department Cancels Plans to Reduce Troops in Iraq
The U.S. has reversed its decision to reduce troop levels in Iraq, maintaining a force of 135,000 soldiers due to escalating violence. Donald Rumsfeld announced…
The White House and Pentagon Under Pressure for Extensive Investigations into Abuse of Iraqi Prisoners - 2004-05-04
The White House and Pentagon face mounting pressure to investigate the abuse of Iraqi prisoners, particularly following the release of disturbing photographs from Abu Ghraib…