U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
May 2004
Deployment of Thousands of Pakistani Security Forces in Karachi - 2004-05-31
A senior Sunni cleric, Mufti Nazimuddin Shamzi, was assassinated in Karachi, leading to violent protests and fears of sectarian retaliation against Shia communities. Thousands of…
Intense Battle Between Saudi Security Forces and Islamic Militants - 2004-05-30
An intense battle has erupted in Khobar, Saudi Arabia, where Islamic militants have taken over 50 hostages after attacking oil facilities, resulting in at least…
Arrest of Elders in the Border Area with Afghanistan by Pakistani Security Officials - 2004-05-30
Pakistani security officials have arrested local elders for not adhering to an agreement to identify and disarm foreign militants linked to Al-Qaeda. The arrests occurred…
Continued Conflict and Siege of Militants in Saudi Residential Complex - 2004-05-30
Militants have attacked oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, resulting in multiple casualties and a hostage situation in a residential complex. The attackers, linked to Al-Qaeda,…
Nazi Baghlari's Report: The Need for International Support to Address Afghanistan's Problems
The head of the UN Office in Afghanistan has called for international support to tackle the significant challenges facing Afghanistan. This report highlights the ongoing…
At least 16 killed in militants' attack on foreigners in Saudi Arabia - 2004-05-29
A militant attack in Khobar, Saudi Arabia, resulted in at least 16 deaths, including a child and an American. The attackers, linked to Al-Qaeda, had…
President Bush: The Interim Government in Iraq Will Have Full Sovereignty - 2004-05-28
President Bush announced that the interim government in Iraq will have full sovereignty following a UN resolution. This statement came after discussions with the Danish…
Protesters Set Fire to the Ministry of Employment and Labor Building in Beirut - 2004-05-27
In Beirut, protesters reacted violently after soldiers killed three demonstrators during an anti-government protest, setting fire to the Ministry of Employment and Labor building. The…
Three Protesters Killed During Demonstrations in Beirut - 2004-05-27
Three protesters were killed during demonstrations in Beirut against the government's economic policies, specifically rising gasoline prices. The protests were sparked by a call from…
Confidential UN Security Council Meeting on Iraq Resolution Draft - 2004-05-26
The UN Security Council is meeting to discuss a draft resolution supporting Iraq's interim government, focusing on foreign troop roles post-sovereignty transfer. British PM Tony…
Sudan Must Honor Its Promise to Disarm Arab Militias - 2004-05-26
The UN Security Council has called on Sudan to disarm Arab militias responsible for displacing around one million people in Darfur. The humanitarian situation remains…
Nazi Baghlari Report: Draft Resolution by the US and UK on the Future of Iraq - 2004-05-25
The US and UK have presented a draft resolution concerning Iraq's future to the UN Security Council. This involves significant international diplomatic efforts regarding Iraq…
Paris Court Finds French Man Guilty of Ties to Terrorist Group
A Paris court convicted David Courtailler of having ties to a terrorist group and sentenced him to two years in prison. He was involved in…
Clashes Between Fighters and Saudi Security Forces - 2004-05-24
On May 24, 2004, Saudi security forces engaged in a firefight with suspected militants in Buraidah, supported by helicopters. This incident follows a recent pattern…
The United States and Britain Have Submitted a Draft Resolution to the United Nations - 2004-05-24
The US and UK have proposed a UN resolution to support the Iraqi interim government's sovereignty and the ongoing presence of US-led forces until the…
Afghan Police Investigation into Rocket Attack Near Kabul on Sunday - 2004-05-24
A rocket attack near Kabul resulted in the death of a Norwegian peacekeeper and injuries to another. The International Security Assistance Force is investigating the…
Details of Armed Clash on Thursday in Northern Capital of Saudi Arabia - 2004-05-22
An armed clash in Buraidah, Saudi Arabia, resulted in the deaths of two police officers and four suspected terrorists. The authorities seized bomb-making materials and…
US Request for Resolution Supporting American Peacekeepers in UN Security Council - 2004-05-21
The US is seeking to renew a resolution in the UN Security Council that protects American peacekeepers from prosecution by the International Criminal Court. This…
Nazi Baghlari Report: UN Security Council Resolution Against Israel - 2004-05-20
The UN Security Council has passed a resolution condemning Israel's military actions against Palestinian civilians. The report is provided by Nazi Baghlari from Voice of…
UN Security Council Condemns Killing of Palestinian Civilians in Gaza - 2004-05-20
The UN Security Council condemned Israel for the killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza and called for an end to home demolitions. The US abstained…
At least 20 Palestinians killed and dozens injured
A military assault by Israel on the Rafah refugee camp has resulted in at least 20 Palestinian deaths and numerous injuries. Palestinian leaders condemned the…
Azerbaijan President's Request to the European Union
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has called on the EU to help resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict with Armenia during a meeting with EU Commission President Romano…
Arrest of a Senior Official from an Islamic Extremist Group by Chadian Rebels - 2004-05-18
Chadian rebels have arrested Amari Sifi, a senior official of an Islamic extremist group linked to the kidnapping of European tourists. This arrest follows an…
Witness Report: Demonstration Against Ethnic, Religious, and Racial Discrimination in Paris - 2004-05-17
A demonstration took place in Paris in response to incidents targeting French Jews, advocating against all forms of discrimination. This event highlights ongoing issues of…
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Emphasizes Caution in Nuclear Technology Transfer
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kenneth Juster met with Pakistani officials to discuss the importance of caution in nuclear technology transfers. This comes amid Pakistan's…
Condoleezza Rice: The U.S. and Russia Agree on Next Steps in Iraq - 2004-05-17
Condoleezza Rice announced a U.S.-Russia agreement on the next steps for Iraq, particularly regarding the transfer of sovereignty scheduled for June 30. This cooperation aims…
An American Soldier Killed in Southern Afghanistan - 2004-05-16
An American soldier was killed in an attack in Helmand province, Afghanistan, with two others injured. Afghan security forces have detained several suspects related to…
Hundreds of Thousands of Cubans Protest U.S. Plans for Economic Sanctions - 2004-05-14
On May 14, 2004, hundreds of thousands of Cubans protested in Havana against U.S. plans for stricter economic sanctions. The demonstration was organized by Fidel…
Extension of United Nations Mission in East Timor - 2004-05-14
The UN Security Council has extended its mission in East Timor for six months, allowing a multinational group to complete its essential tasks. This decision…
Arrest of 4 Suspects in Thailand - 2004-05-12
Four suspects have been arrested in Thailand for their involvement in coordinated attacks on police and military facilities in April. The arrests come amid ongoing…
The Final Phase of India's General Elections Will Take Place on Monday - 2004-05-10
The final phase of India's general elections is occurring on Monday, with significant security measures in place due to past election-related violence. Approximately 200 million…
Increase in Crude Oil Prices in New York Market - 2004-05-07
Crude oil prices surged to $40 per barrel in New York, the highest in 13 years, driven by low U.S. oil inventories and escalating violence…
Donald Rumsfeld Accepts Full Responsibility for Mistreatment of Iraqi Prisoners - 2004-05-07
Donald Rumsfeld accepted full responsibility for the mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners and apologized to the victims, stating he would seek compensation. He also indicated ongoing…
Further Delay in the Deployment of South Korean Soldiers to Iraq - 2004-05-06
South Korea is delaying the deployment of over 3,000 soldiers to Iraq due to lack of response from local leaders and rising public opposition linked…
Two Britons and their Afghan translator killed in insurgent attack in Nuristan province
Two British nationals and their Afghan translator were killed in an insurgent attack while helping with election registration in Afghanistan's Nuristan province. This incident highlights…
Preventing Potential Terrorist Attacks on Urban Rail Systems in the U.S. - 2004-05-05
The U.S. government is implementing a 30-day pilot program to enhance security in passenger rail systems following recent terrorist threats. Asa Hutchinson and Tom Ridge…
Security Forces in Afghanistan Find Bodies of 10 Abducted Soldiers
Security forces in Afghanistan discovered the bodies of 10 soldiers who were abducted and killed by suspected Taliban militants in two separate attacks. This incident…
Expulsion of Foreign Employees from an Oil Company in Saudi Arabia - 2004-05-03
Five foreign employees of a Western oil company were killed in an armed attack in Saudi Arabia, leading to the expulsion of about one hundred…
Security Forces Deployed to Maintain Order in Thailand - 2004-05-03
In response to violent clashes in southern Thailand, security forces have been deployed to restore order. These troops, trained for peacekeeping, will focus on ensuring…
Four Killed in Clash in Eastern Afghanistan
A clash in eastern Afghanistan resulted in the deaths of four individuals, with the U.S. claiming they were militants while local officials assert they were…
Thai Prime Minister Defends Approach to Violence in Muslim Regions of Southern Country - 2004-05-01
Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra defended his government's response to recent violence in southern Muslim regions, rejecting international calls for investigations into the deaths of…
Pakistani Security Officials Release 78 Local Elders
Pakistani security forces released 78 local elders previously detained during clashes with militants in South Waziristan. This release follows the assurance given to militants regarding…
Deployment of Eight Thousand Soldiers and Police by the Security Council to Haiti - 2004-05-01
The UN Security Council has unanimously agreed to send over 8,000 soldiers and police to Haiti to restore order, replacing the current US-led multinational forces.…