October 2002
Russia Accuses Maskhadov of Involvement in Moscow Hostage Crisis - 2002-10-31
Russian authorities have accused Aslan Maskhadov, the Chechen separatist leader, of orchestrating the recent hostage crisis in Moscow, while denying any peace negotiations with Chechnya.…
Allegations of Human Rights Violations Against Bengali Soldiers - 2002-10-31
The U.S. government has called on Bangladesh to investigate human rights violations against its soldiers amid concerns over a crackdown on crime that has led…
Leader of the Illegal Group Lashkar-e-Taiba Released from Prison
Hafiz Saeed, the leader of the banned militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba, has been released from prison and is now under house arrest in Lahore. The group…
A Senior Member of Hezbollah's Guerrilla Group Arrested
Fawzi Ayoub, a senior member of Hezbollah, was arrested in June for involvement in attacks causing civilian injuries. The Israeli Prime Minister's office announced the…
Latest Case of Desperate Attempts by North Korean Refugees
Two North Korean refugees applied for political asylum at a German school in Beijing, amidst a backdrop of increasing desperation among North Koreans fleeing poverty…
Type of Gas Used in Moscow Theater Identified - 2002-10-30
The Russian government has identified fentanyl as the gas used to end the Moscow theater hostage crisis, which resulted in the deaths of at least…
Arrest of Two Yugoslav Citizens in Croatia in Connection with Ship Seizure - 2002-10-30
Two Yugoslav citizens were arrested in Croatia for their involvement in the seizure of a ship suspected of smuggling military equipment to Iraq, violating UN…
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar's Brother-in-Law Arrested in Pakistan
Ghayrat Bahar, the brother-in-law of Afghan warlord Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, was arrested in Pakistan with reported involvement from the FBI. Hekmatyar, a former Afghan Prime Minister,…
Arrests in Jordan - 2002-10-30
Jordan has intensified security measures and arrested political activists and Islamic extremists following the assassination of American diplomat Lawrence Foley. The U.S. has expressed support…
Russian Police Arrest Several Chechens
Russian police have arrested several Chechens suspected of aiding rebels in a hostage crisis at a Moscow theater. The operation follows a deadly assault that…
Abu Bakar Bashir Taken to Police Station for Interrogation - 2002-10-28
Abu Bakar Bashir, a fundamentalist cleric in Indonesia, was arrested for questioning related to past bombings. His supporters clashed with police during the arrest. This…
Abu Bakar Bashir Says He Will Resist Arrest
Abu Bakar Bashir, an Indonesian cleric linked to terrorism, threatens to resist arrest if police attempt to detain him after his hospital discharge. He is…
Third Suspect Arrested in Washington Serial Killings - 2002-10-27
A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the Washington serial killings, which resulted in 10 deaths. The arrest raises jurisdictional questions among Maryland,…
Israel Continues Its Crackdown on Palestinian Suspects in Jenin - 2002-10-27
Israel is conducting a crackdown in Jenin, arresting around 30 Palestinian suspects linked to attacks against Israelis. This operation is part of Israel's broader military…
Interview with Mr. Nemat Ahmadi Regarding the Arrest of Mr. Granpayeh - 2002-10-27
The article features an interview with Dr. Nemat Ahmadi discussing the legal implications of the judiciary's actions against the National Institute for Polling Research following…
Indonesian Muslim Cleric to Be Discharged from Hospital Soon - 2002-10-27
Abu Bakar Bashir, an Indonesian Muslim cleric suspected of terrorist ties, is recovering in the hospital and may soon be discharged. He has agreed to…
Second Attack in a Week in Bogotá - 2002-10-26
A police officer was killed in a grenade attack on a police vehicle in Bogotá, marking the second such attack in a week. The assailant,…
End of Hostage Crisis in Moscow - 2002-10-26
Russian forces ended a hostage crisis in Moscow where Chechen rebels had taken over 700 people hostage in a theater. The operation resulted in the…
British Police Arrests Osama bin Laden's Ambassador in Europe
British police arrested a foreigner believed to be Osama bin Laden's ambassador in Europe, identified by newspapers as Abu Qatada. He has been wanted in…
Release of Three Iranian Jews from the Islamic Republic of Iran
Three Iranian Jews accused of espionage for Israel have been released from prison in Iran following international pressure. At least five others remain incarcerated from…
Under the Microscope: Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi's Remarks Against Tolerance - 2002-10-25
Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi delivered remarks during Friday prayers criticizing tolerance, while Ali Reza Nourizadeh discusses the implications of these remarks and the recent arrest of…
Prosecutors from 7 Districts Coordinate Actions Against Two Shooting Suspects
Prosecutors from seven districts are coordinating efforts against John Allen Muhammad and his 17-year-old accomplice, who are charged with a series of sniper shootings that…
Arrest of a Russian Man at New York Airport - 2002-10-24
A Russian man was arrested at JFK Airport in New York while on a passenger plane, following concerns about possible radioactive materials. The situation arose…
Arrests Made in Connection with Serial Shootings - 2002-10-24
Two men, including John Allen Muhammad, have been arrested in connection with sniper shootings in the Washington area that have killed 10 people since October…
Arrest of Abdul Wahid in Pakistan - 2002-10-23
Abdul Wahid, a suspected Al-Qaeda member, was arrested in Peshawar, Pakistan, along with explosive materials. Pakistani authorities also detained a doctor suspected of treating Taliban…
Five Arrested on Suspicion of Bombing in the Philippines - 2002-10-23
Five individuals have been arrested in the Philippines for their suspected involvement in recent bombings in Zamboanga. They are believed to be members of the…
Arrest of Suspects Linked to Al-Qaeda in Lebanon - 2002-10-22
Two Lebanese citizens and one Saudi national have been arrested in Lebanon for allegedly planning to establish a terrorist network linked to Al-Qaeda. This marks…
Police Send Cryptic Message via Media in Washington Area Shooting Investigation - 2002-10-22
Police in the Washington area are investigating recent shootings and have sent a cryptic message through the media to reach out to the shooter or…
Federal Grand Jury in New York Indicts Six American Citizens
A federal grand jury in New York has indicted six American citizens of Yemeni descent for allegedly forming a terrorist cell linked to Al-Qaeda. They…
Pakistan: Notable Surgeon Arrested on Suspicion of Links to Taliban
A prominent surgeon, Amir Aziz, has been arrested in Pakistan on suspicion of having ties to the Taliban. His arrest raises concerns about the treatment…
Virginia Police Arrest Two in Connection with Washington Suburban Shootings - 2002-10-21
Virginia police have arrested two suspects linked to a series of sniper shootings in Washington, which have resulted in nine deaths and two injuries. The…
Turkish Police Arrest Dozens
Turkish police arrested dozens in a protest commemorating victims of hunger strikes in prisons. The protests are against the government's decision to transfer prisoners to…
Interview with Hassan Zare' Zadeh Ardeshir on the Conviction of Omid Abbas Gholi Nejad - 2002-10-20
Hassan Zare' Zadeh Ardeshir discusses the arrest and conditions of members of the United Student Front, particularly focusing on the conviction of Omid Abbas Gholi…
No Breakthrough in Arresting Washington Suburb Sniper
The search for the Washington suburb sniper continues as a witness's misleading information has complicated the investigation. A man named Matthew Doudy has been arrested…
Terrorist Threats Are As Serious As Before the September 11 Attacks - 2002-10-18
George Tenet, the CIA director, warns that terrorist threats today are as severe as before 9/11, with Al-Qaeda reorganizing and targeting the U.S. Robert Mueller…
A Hardline Court in Tehran Arrests Director of a Polling Institute
A hardline court in Tehran has arrested the director of a polling institute for publishing a poll that showed significant support among Iranians for improving…
President Gloria Arroyo of the Philippines vowed to bring the perpetrators of recent bombings in the country to justice - 2002-10-18
President Gloria Arroyo has pledged to hold accountable those responsible for recent bombings in the Philippines, which have resulted in multiple casualties. The bombings are…
Kuwaiti Teen Claims to Have Received Bomb Attack Instructions from the Internet
A 17-year-old Kuwaiti was arrested for attempting to attack American soldiers with Molotov cocktails, claiming he received instructions online. This incident follows heightened security measures…
Arrests in Indonesia - 2002-10-16
Indonesian police are preparing to arrest suspects linked to deadly Bali explosions that killed at least 180 people, mostly tourists. President Megawati Sukarnoputri is set…
A Coalition Forces Base in Afghanistan Attacked by Rockets - 2002-10-16
A coalition forces base in Afghanistan was attacked by six rockets, but there were no casualties. U.S. military spokesperson Colonel Roger King reported that three…
A Series of Explosions in Pakistan - 2002-10-16
A series of explosions in Karachi, Pakistan, injured at least 9 people, including police and security personnel. The attacks are linked to Islamic militants, particularly…
Re-trial of an American-Jordanian in Jordan - 2002-10-16
An appeals court in Jordan has ordered a re-trial for Raed Hijazi, an American-Jordanian sentenced to death for allegedly plotting terrorist attacks. The court found…
Israeli Officials Release 8 Egyptian Sailors - 2002-10-15
Israeli authorities released 8 Egyptian sailors detained for smuggling weapons to Palestinians. The incident involved a ship intercepted in the Red Sea carrying arms allegedly…
Leader of the Islamic Parties Alliance of Pakistan: There is no need for U.S. forces for anti-terror operations in Pakistan and Afghanistan
Qazi Hussain Ahmed, leader of the Islamic Parties Alliance of Pakistan, claims that U.S. forces are unnecessary for anti-terror operations in Pakistan and Afghanistan. His…
Shooting in Gaza Strip - 2002-10-12
Israeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian farmer in Gaza, coinciding with the arrest of a potential bomber near the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv.…
Fifth Al-Qaeda Suspect Arrested in Europe Within the Past Week - 2002-10-12
Maltese police have arrested a North African man, marking the fifth arrest related to Al-Qaeda in Europe within a week. The arrests are part of…
Islamic Extremists Arrested in Kuwait - 2002-10-12
Fifteen Islamic extremists were arrested in Kuwait for planning attacks against U.S. targets, led by Anas Al-Kandari. The arrests followed a confrontation that resulted in…
One Day After the Tel Aviv Explosion - 2002-10-12
A potential suicide bomber was arrested near the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv just one day after a separate suicide bombing killed an elderly woman.…
Ahmad Ibrahim Bilal Handed Over to the U.S. Government by Malaysian Authorities - 2002-10-11
Ahmad Ibrahim Bilal, a 24-year-old American citizen accused of terrorism, was handed over to U.S. authorities by Malaysia after his appeal was rejected. He is…
Iran in the Mirror of World Media, October 11
The article discusses various international media reports on Iran, including arrest warrants related to the Argentina bombing, violations of religious minority rights, and the condemnation…
Half a Million Dollar Reward for the Capture of the Washington Suburb Killer - 2002-10-11
A sniper has been active in Washington and its suburbs, killing 8 people and injuring 2, including a 13-year-old. A recent shooting at a gas…
Security Officials in Kuwait Arrest Over 30 Individuals
Kuwaiti security officials have arrested over 30 individuals in connection with a terrorist attack that resulted in the death of a U.S. Marine. The attack…
Rocket Found Underground - 2002-10-10
An unidentified person fired a rocket at U.S. special forces in Afghanistan, but no injuries were reported. U.S. forces found additional rockets buried on private…
Explosion in Kuwait - 2002-10-10
An accidental explosion in Kuwait injured three American soldiers, linked to leftover explosives from the Iraqi occupation. This follows a recent incident where a U.S.…
Arrest of Terrorism Suspect in Germany - 2002-10-10
A Moroccan man named Abdulkani Masoudi was arrested in Hamburg, Germany, on suspicion of aiding the September 11 terrorist attacks. He allegedly provided logistical support…
Terrorist Attack During Military Exercise in Kuwait - 2002-10-09
A terrorist attack occurred during a military exercise in Kuwait, resulting in the death of one U.S. Marine and injuries to another. The attackers, two…
Due to Condemnation of Al-Qaeda Network - 2002-10-09
A federal judge has allowed one of six U.S. citizens accused of supporting Al-Qaeda to be released on bail while the others remain in custody.…
Maryland Killer: 'Mr. Police, I Am God' - 2002-10-09
The Washington D.C. police have found a significant clue in the recent sniper shootings, including a card left by the killer stating 'I am God.'…
Malaysian Police Arrests American Citizen
Malaysian police have arrested Ahmad Ibrahim Bilal, an American citizen accused of aiding Al-Qaeda. The U.S. government views him as a key figure in a…
Washington Killers Still Unarrested - 2002-10-07
Six people were killed in shootings across Washington and Maryland, with the first funeral for a victim held recently. The police and FBI believe the…
Venezuelan President: Government Discovers Another Plot for a Military Coup
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced the discovery of a new coup plot against his government, just six months after a previous failed coup. He claims…
German Authorities Raided Homes of Suspected Islamic Militants
German authorities conducted raids on homes of suspected Islamic militants who were allegedly planning a terrorist attack. Five members from Cottbus were identified, while Italian…
Children May Be the Biggest Losers of the Conflict - 2002-10-05
UN officials highlighted the plight of children in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, stating that they are among the biggest victims. Statistics reveal a significant number of…
Arrest of Suspects Linked to Al-Qaeda in America - 2002-10-05
Six individuals, including five Americans, have been arrested in connection with Al-Qaeda. The arrests occurred in Portland and Detroit, with ongoing searches for two additional…
Arrest of Muslim Militants in Kashmir - 2002-10-05
Ahead of the final phase of state assembly elections in Kashmir, three Indian soldiers were killed in an explosion, and seven members of the Hizbul…
Gohar Kheirandish Kissed the Forehead of a Young Director and a Culture Ministry Official Was Arrested
Gohar Kheirandish kissed the forehead of young director Ali Zamani during a film festival, leading to the arrest of a Culture Ministry official for not…
Shooting Incident at United Nations Headquarters - 2002-10-04
A man named Steve Kim was arrested for firing shots into the air at the UN headquarters while protesting human rights in North Korea. The…
Judge Refuses to Grant Bail for American Muslim
A federal judge denied bail for James Oujame, an American Muslim accused of trying to set up an al-Qaeda training camp in Oregon. The judge…
Shooting Outside the United Nations - 2002-10-03
A man was arrested for firing shots into the air outside the UN headquarters in New York. No injuries were reported, and the incident coincided…
A Commander of an Islamic Extremist Group in Kashmir, India, Arrested; Eight Muslim Militants Killed
A senior commander of the Islamic extremist group Al-Umur Al-Mujahideen was arrested in Kashmir, India, while eight militants were killed by Indian forces attempting to…
Eighty Arrested on Human Trafficking Charges in Europe - 2002-10-02
Eighty individuals were arrested across various European countries for their involvement in a human trafficking network. The operation targeted those facilitating the illegal migration of…
Suspect of Terrorism and Espionage for India Arrested in Pakistan - 2002-10-01
A man suspected of being an Indian intelligence operative has been arrested in Pakistan for his involvement in a 1999 bombing in Lahore. He reportedly…
Yemeni Security Forces Arrest Four Arab-French Citizens
Yemeni security forces arrested four Arab-French citizens, suspected of illegal entry into Yemen. The French government has confirmed their arrest but stated that no formal…