Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development
August 2002
Kofi Annan's Request to Zimbabwe - 2002-08-28
Kofi Annan has called on Zimbabwe to revise its land reform policy to address a growing food crisis. The Zimbabwean government is forcing white farmers…
President Bush's Discussions with the Saudi Ambassador - 2002-08-28
President Bush met with Saudi Ambassador Prince Bandar bin Sultan to discuss Iraq and terrorism. Bush outlined the potential U.S. military action against Iraq and…
Environmental Activists Express Discontent with Earth Conference
Environmental activists are dissatisfied with the Earth Conference in Johannesburg, claiming that corporate interests are undermining its goals of poverty reduction and environmental protection. Approximately…
U.S. Forces Immunity Agreement with Tajikistan - 2002-08-28
The U.S. and Tajikistan have signed an immunity agreement for U.S. forces against prosecution by the International Criminal Court, making Tajikistan the fourth country to…
Arrest of Two Palestinian Extremists - 2002-08-28
Israeli forces arrested two leaders of a Palestinian militant group in Ramallah, coinciding with the anniversary of a previous assassination. The Palestinian Authority's Minister of…
Mohammad Khatami Calls for More Powers for the President
Mohammad Khatami, the reformist President of Iran, is seeking to enhance presidential powers through a new bill amidst internal opposition. He acknowledges the failure to…
China Calls for Lifting Ban on Launching American Satellites by Chinese Rockets
China has requested the U.S. to lift its ban on the launch of American satellites by Chinese rockets following the announcement of new missile export…
Arming Rural Residents in Colombia - 2002-08-23
The Colombian government plans to recruit and arm 20,000 rural residents to assist in combating leftist rebels and paramilitary forces. This initiative raises concerns about…
Risk of Major Flood in China - 2002-08-22
In Hunan province, nearly one million people are mobilized to prevent a major flood from Dongting Lake, which is currently above warning levels. Vice Premier…
Washington Will Encourage the Ousting of Mugabe - 2002-08-22
The U.S. has declared its support for the ousting of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, labeling him an illegitimate leader following allegations of electoral fraud. This…
Abu Nidal Responsible for the Deaths of at Least 900 People in 20 Different Countries
Abu Nidal, a notorious Palestinian terrorist responsible for at least 900 deaths globally, was reported dead under suspicious circumstances, with conflicting accounts about his status.…
White House Expresses Pleasure at the Death of Abu Nidal - 2002-08-21
The White House expressed satisfaction over the reported death of Palestinian terrorist Abu Nidal, labeling him a significant threat responsible for numerous deaths. His alleged…
Al-Qaeda Terrorists in Iraq - 2002-08-21
Donald Rumsfeld claims that Al-Qaeda members are operating in Iraq with the knowledge of Saddam Hussein's government. U.S. officials also suggest that a radical Islamist…
Israel Dismantles a Palestinian Militant Cell
Israel has dismantled a Palestinian militant cell responsible for multiple attacks resulting in 35 deaths over the past six months. The arrests occurred while the…
Mary Robinson's Concerns Over Widespread Suppression of Minorities in China - 2002-08-20
Mary Robinson, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has raised alarms about China's use of anti-terrorism laws to suppress minorities, particularly targeting Falun Gong…
Israeli Bus Company Sues Arafat - 2002-08-19
The Israeli bus company Egged is suing Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat for damages resulting from attacks on its buses during the Intifada. The company claims…
Philippine Rebels React to Being Added to US Terrorist List - 2002-08-19
Communist rebels in the Philippines threaten to attack American citizens if US forces assist Philippine troops against them. This follows the US designating the Communist…
The U.S. Will Not Increase Financial Aid to Egypt - 2002-08-16
The U.S. has decided not to increase financial aid to Egypt due to the imprisonment of democracy advocate Saad Eddin Ibrahim. While the U.S. still…
Condoleezza Rice: The action to remove Saddam Hussein is entirely moral - 2002-08-15
Condoleezza Rice argues that removing Saddam Hussein is a moral imperative due to the threat he poses to his own people and the world. Despite…
Iran Rejects Claims of Pressure on Afghan Refugees - 2002-08-15
Iran has denied UN allegations that Afghan refugees are being pressured to return to Afghanistan, asserting that those who have returned did so voluntarily. This…
Correcting the Mistakes of British Colonialism in the Style of Mugabe - 2002-08-14
Robert Mugabe defended his land redistribution policy aimed at transferring farms from white farmers to impoverished black Zimbabweans. He emphasized that this initiative seeks to…
U.S. Defense Secretary Says It Is Unlikely Weapons Inspectors Could Find Arms Even If They Return to Iraq
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld expressed skepticism about the ability of UN weapons inspectors to locate banned weapons in Iraq, citing the country's extensive hiding…
U.S. Government Describes Land Redistribution in Zimbabwe as Abnormal - 2002-08-13
The U.S. government criticized Zimbabwe's land redistribution efforts as reckless, especially as the country faces a hunger crisis. President Mugabe plans to enforce a deadline…
Three Taliban Fighters Arrested
U.S. special forces have arrested three suspected Taliban fighters in eastern Afghanistan and discovered ammunition and explosives. This operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat Taliban…
Interview with Steven Hatfill, Former US Army Researcher, on Anthrax - 2002-08-12
Steven Hatfill, a former US Army researcher, denies involvement in last year's anthrax attacks and claims he has been unfairly targeted by the government and…
Murder of Hindu Family Members in Kashmir - 2002-08-09
Suspected Islamic militants killed four members of a Hindu family, including two young children, in Kashmir. This incident follows a recent attack where nine Hindu…
Saudi Arabia Will Not Allow Use of Its Bases
Saudi Arabia has explicitly stated it will not permit U.S. military operations against Iraq from its territory. Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal expressed opposition to U.S.…
Israel Purchases Fifty Million Cubic Meters of Water Annually from Turkey
Israel has agreed to buy 50 million cubic meters of water annually from Turkey for the next 20 years, a deal announced by Prime Minister…
The European Union Requests Details on Turkey's Human Rights Reform Program
The European Union has asked Turkey for details on its newly approved human rights reform program aimed at facilitating its EU membership. Key reforms include…
Recent Killings in Israel - 2002-08-04
A bomb exploded on a bus in Israel, killing at least 10 and injuring 40, with Hamas claiming responsibility. Following this, a Palestinian gunman killed…
Meeting Between King Abdullah and President Bush - 2002-08-01
President Bush meets with King Abdullah of Jordan following a deadly bombing by Palestinians that killed 7, including 5 Americans. Bush expresses anger but remains…
King Abdullah's Views on Peace - 2002-08-01
President Bush and King Abdullah of Jordan are discussing Middle East peace plans at the White House. King Abdullah is expected to request U.S. commitment…
Claims of Massacre in Jenin Refuted
A UN report has dismissed Palestinian claims of a massacre by Israeli forces in Jenin, stating that the alleged death toll of 500 cannot be…