Amirkabir University of Technology
February 2002
Confessions of a Member of the 'Jamaah Islamiyah' Group in Indonesia - 2002-02-28
An Indonesian man confessed to participating in bombings in Manila with an extremist group, Jamaah Islamiyah, but claims ignorance of any ties to Al-Qaeda. He…
Arrest of Suspect Involved in the Assassination of Ahmad Shah Massoud
A suspect linked to the assassination of Ahmad Shah Massoud has been arrested in the Netherlands. The suspect, Amour bin Mohammad Saliti, is believed to…
End of the Siege of Yasser Arafat's Headquarters - 2002-02-25
The Israeli army has lifted the siege on Yasser Arafat's headquarters in Ramallah but continues to restrict his movement. Javier Solana of the EU emphasizes…
Detention of the Designer of Daniel Pearl's Kidnapping in Pakistan Extended
A Pakistani court has extended the detention of Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, the main suspect in the kidnapping of American journalist Daniel Pearl, for another…
Hajj Ceremony Held - February 22, 2002
On February 22, 2002, around 2 million Muslim pilgrims participated in the Rami Jamarat in Saudi Arabia, coinciding with the global celebration of Eid al-Adha.…
Burial of Train Accident Victims in Egypt Delayed
The burial of victims from a recent train fire in Egypt has been delayed to allow for further identification of remains. The tragic incident resulted…
Removal of a Muslim General - February 22, 2002
A Muslim general in Bosnia, Suleiman Varanj, was removed from his position by NATO for participating in anti-American protests. These protests were in response to…
A New Wave of Violence Between Israel and Palestine Has Begun - 2002-02-22
A new wave of violence has erupted between Israelis and Palestinians, resulting in 15 deaths over 24 hours. The conflict escalated following the deaths of…
In Israel's Retaliatory Attack, 13 Palestinians Killed - 2002-02-22
Israel launched retaliatory military strikes resulting in the deaths of at least 13 Palestinians following the killing of 6 Israeli soldiers. The Al-Fatah group claimed…
The Largest Railway Disaster in Egypt - February 22, 2002
On February 21, 2002, a train fire in Egypt resulted in 361 fatalities, marking the largest railway disaster in the country's history. Relatives of the…
Israeli Army Withdrawal - February 22, 2002
The Israeli army has withdrawn from positions in central Gaza following a meeting with Palestinian security officials, who reportedly agreed on a ceasefire. A Palestinian…
Trial of Three Tunisians Suspected of Ties to Al-Qaeda Terror Network Begins
Three Tunisians are on trial in Milan for alleged connections to Al-Qaeda, accused of criminal activities including arms trafficking and document forgery. This case is…