October 2002
Israeli Coalition Government Falls - 2002-10-30
The Israeli coalition government collapsed after the resignation of Labor Party leaders over disagreements on funding for Jewish settlements. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is now…
A Human Rights Group Calls for Addressing Human Rights Violations in Afghanistan Over the Past Two Decades
A UN-affiliated human rights group has urged the formation of an international commission to investigate human rights violations in Afghanistan over the last twenty years.…
Attack on Iraqi Air Defense - 2002-10-22
Coalition warplanes from the U.S. and Britain attacked Iraqi air defense positions in northern Baghdad, using precision-guided munitions. The attack was described as defensive by…
Armed Clash Between Arafat Group and Ismat al-Nasser Group in Palestinian Refugee Camp - 2002-10-20
An armed clash occurred in the Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon between the Fatah group and the Ismat al-Nasser group, leading to at…
Israeli Forces Kill Two Jihad Fighters Near Jenin
Israeli forces killed two militants from the Islamic Jihad group near Jenin. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has called for a change in Palestinian leadership towards…
Ceasefire Agreement Signed in Sudan - 2002-10-15
A ceasefire agreement has been signed between the Sudanese government and southern rebels to end a 19-year civil war. The agreement follows prolonged peace talks…
London Takes Control of Northern Ireland Administration Again - 2002-10-14
The British government is set to suspend the local government of Northern Ireland and take direct control amid allegations of espionage involving Sinn Féin. This…
Humanitarian Crisis in Ivory Coast - 2002-10-12
Ivory Coast is experiencing a humanitarian crisis amid a three-week uprising against the government. The World Food Program reports significant displacement due to fighting between…
Shooting in Kuwait was by Al-Qaeda members - 2002-10-12
Fifteen Islamic militants have confessed to being part of Al-Qaeda after a shooting incident targeting U.S. Marines in Kuwait. The incident resulted in one Marine's…