May 2002
Arrest of 85 Suspects Linked to Al-Qaeda and Islamic Jihad Network in Yemen - 2002-05-31
Yemeni police have arrested 85 individuals suspected of ties to Al-Qaeda and Islamic Jihad. This follows claims by the Speaker of Parliament that hundreds or…
Israeli Forces Searching for Palestinian Militants - 2002-05-30
Israeli forces have withdrawn from Bethlehem but are continuing operations in other Palestinian areas, arresting over 100 individuals. This occurs amidst diplomatic efforts by U.S.…
Pakistani Police Arrest Two Suspected of Al-Qaeda Membership
Pakistani police, aided by the FBI, arrested two men suspected of being part of Al-Qaeda in Peshawar. One suspect, Abu Abdullah, is an Algerian linked…
Armed Palestinian Kills 3 Israeli Teenagers
An armed Palestinian entered a Jewish settlement in the West Bank and killed three Israeli teenagers before being shot by security forces. The Israeli army…
Venezuela Guarantees Safe Exit for Those Involved in Recent Coup - 2002-05-28
Hugo Chavez has assured a safe exit for Pedro Carmona, a key figure in the recent coup, who is seeking asylum in Colombia. Another coup…
Mohammad Khordadian, Iranian Dancer Residing in the U.S., Arrested in Iran
Mohammad Khordadian, an Iranian dancer based in the U.S., was arrested in Iran for allegedly promoting moral corruption while visiting family. His detention highlights ongoing…
Another Group of Palestinian Extremists Arrested - 2002-05-28
Israeli forces arrested several Palestinian extremists in Jenin following a suicide bombing near Tel Aviv that killed two Israelis. President Bush condemned the attack and…
Israeli Soldiers Attack Jenin - 2002-05-28
Israeli soldiers launched an attack on Jenin following a suicide bombing near Tel Aviv that killed two Israelis. The attack resulted in the death of…
Sentence of Those Involved in the Forouhar Murders Reduced
A military court in Iran has reduced the death sentences of two former Ministry of Intelligence officials involved in the murders of political dissidents Dariush…
Colombia Grants Political Asylum to Pedro Carmona - 2002-05-27
Colombia has granted political asylum to Pedro Carmona, a Venezuelan businessman and former president during a brief coup against Hugo Chavez. Carmona escaped house arrest…
Israeli Forces Re-enter Bethlehem - 2002-05-26
Israeli forces have re-entered Bethlehem to search for militants, surrounding the home of a local Islamic Jihad leader. They recently withdrew from Tulkarm but remain…
Casualties of Israelis and Palestinians in Tulkarm - 2002-05-25
In Tulkarm, an Israeli soldier was killed and two others wounded during an Israeli military operation against Palestinian militants. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigade claimed responsibility…
Al-Qaeda Has No Supporters in Yemen - 2002-05-24
Yemen's Prime Minister Abdul Qadir Bajamal declared that there are no Al-Qaeda supporters in Yemen willing to conduct operations, despite claims of responsibility for bombings.…
Protests Against President Bush's Visit in Germany - 2002-05-23
Protests erupted in Berlin during President Bush's visit, resulting in clashes that led to 58 arrests and 44 injuries among police. Thousands marched against the…
Coalition Forces Will Remain in Afghanistan Until the Complete Destruction of Al-Qaeda - 2002-05-22
U.S. General Tommy Franks announced that coalition forces will remain in eastern Afghanistan until Al-Qaeda is fully dismantled. A recent operation in Paktia province resulted…
Israel Divides Gaza Strip into Two Sections - 2002-05-22
Israeli forces have divided the Gaza Strip and launched attacks in the West Bank to search for Palestinian militants, blocking communication routes and arresting Palestinian…
Buddhist Monk Arrested in Bangkok - 2002-05-22
A Buddhist monk was arrested in Bangkok after taking hostages in a parliament building while protesting police treatment of monks. The incident involved no injuries…
North Korean Refugees Leave Chinese Territory
Five North Korean refugees have left China after being arrested at a Japanese consulate, highlighting a diplomatic standoff between Beijing and Tokyo. Japan accused China…
China Interrogates Korean-American Missionary
The Chinese government is interrogating Joseph Choi, a Korean-American missionary, for allegedly helping North Korean refugees escape. This incident follows the controversial extraction of five…
Arrest of the Son of the President of South Korea - 2002-05-18
The youngest son of South Korean President Kim Dae-jung has been arrested for bribery involving over $2 million. This incident is part of a broader…
Summit of Leaders from the European Union, Latin America, and the Caribbean - 2002-05-17
The summit of leaders from the EU, Latin America, and the Caribbean is taking place in Madrid, with 48 countries represented. Spanish Prime Minister José…
Aung San Suu Kyi Visits One of Her Party's Political Offices - 2002-05-17
Aung San Suu Kyi visited a political office of her party in Rangoon, marking her first public appearance after her recent release from house arrest.…
Israeli Forces Return to Jenin - 2002-05-17
Israeli forces have returned to Jenin, arresting several Palestinian militants amid exchanges of fire. This military operation follows a recent agreement by Yasser Arafat to…
Discovery of an Unknown Body in Pakistan - 2002-05-17
The police in Pakistan have discovered a headless body believed to be that of Daniel Pearl, an American journalist kidnapped four months prior. The discovery…
Body of Daniel Pearl, Slain Journalist of The Wall Street Journal, Found - 2002-05-17
The body of Daniel Pearl, a journalist for The Wall Street Journal who was kidnapped and murdered in Pakistan, has reportedly been found. Pakistani police…
Israel's Raid to Neutralize Terrorist Attacks - 2002-05-16
Israel conducted a sudden raid in the West Bank, arresting 21 Palestinians and killing a member of the Palestinian security service, claiming to thwart terrorist…
Planning for Reforms in the Palestinian Authority - 2002-05-16
Yasser Arafat has agreed to hold presidential and parliamentary elections in six months as part of a reform plan for the Palestinian Authority, following a…
Former Taliban Commander Arrested in Kandahar
U.S. military forces have arrested Abdul Salam, a former Taliban commander, in Kandahar. He previously fought against Soviet forces and rose to military command under…
Israeli Forces Kill Two Palestinian Intelligence Officers
Israeli forces killed two Palestinian intelligence officers in a raid in Halhul, near Hebron, citing their involvement in attacks against Israelis. The operation reflects ongoing…
North Korean Refugees Arrive in Seoul, South Korea Today - 2002-05-14
Three North Korean refugees who sought asylum at a U.S. consulate in China have successfully arrived in South Korea. Meanwhile, two other refugees are at…
Explosion of Two Bombs in Turkey - 2002-05-14
Two bombs exploded in Istanbul, one in a park and another near the Ritz Carlton hotel. The police have arrested a suspect shortly after the…
Formation of a Special Police Unit in Pakistan to Pursue Suicide Bombing Perpetrators - 2002-05-12
President Pervez Musharraf announced the creation of a special police unit in Pakistan to combat terrorism following a suicide bombing that killed three Pakistanis and…
Pipe Bombing Suspect Sent to Prison
Luke Holder, a 21-year-old from Minnesota, has been arrested and sent to prison for carrying out 18 pipe bombings in mailboxes across several Midwestern states,…
Islamist Militants Responsible for Thursday's Bombing in Dagestan - 2002-05-11
Islamist militants are blamed for a bombing in Dagestan that killed 41 and injured over 150 during a public celebration. Russian security forces have arrested…
Concentration of Israeli Forces on the Gaza Strip Border - 2002-05-10
Israel is mobilizing troops along the Gaza Strip in response to a suicide bombing that killed 15 Israelis. The operation aims to target terror centers,…
Algerian Terrorism Suspect Extradited to the U.S. - 2002-05-10
An Algerian man suspected of ties to Al-Qaeda and plotting a bombing in Los Angeles has been ordered to be extradited to the U.S. by…
Killing of Two Members of Lashkar-e-Taiba - 2002-05-10
Indian police killed two members of Lashkar-e-Taiba, a Pakistan-based militant group, during a shootout in New Delhi. The group is linked to a past attack…
Continued Suppression of Reformists in Syria - 2002-05-10
Two Syrian intellectuals, Aref Dalileh and Habib Saleh, have been charged with insulting the government and threatening national unity amid ongoing suppression of reformists in…
Arrest of Jewish Bombers - 2002-05-10
Israeli police arrested four Jewish settlers for allegedly attempting to plant a bomb in East Jerusalem. The arrests are significant as they come amid rising…
Public Mourning in Dagestan - 2002-05-10
A public mourning was declared in Dagestan following a bombing during a military parade that killed 41 people, including 17 children. Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Political Asylum Seekers Detained in China - 2002-05-09
Seven individuals suspected to be North Korean asylum seekers were detained in Shenyang, China, while attempting to seek refuge at foreign consulates. The incident has…
A 21-Year-Old Arrested for Planting Eighteen Pipe Bombs
Luke John Holder, a 21-year-old student, was arrested in Nevada for allegedly planting eighteen pipe bombs in rural mailboxes across several Midwestern states. The FBI…
An Environmental Activist Arrested on Charges of Assassinating Pim Fortuyn
An environmental activist has been arrested in the Netherlands for the assassination of far-right politician Pim Fortuyn. The suspect, believed to be an animal rights…
Arrest Warrants Issued for 17 Individuals by a Court in Belgrade - 2002-05-09
A Belgrade court has issued arrest warrants for 17 war crime suspects who failed to surrender to authorities. This action is part of an ongoing…
Arrest of Approximately 300 Members of Islamic Militants in Pakistan - 2002-05-09
Approximately 300 members of Islamist militant groups were arrested in Pakistan following a suicide bombing in Karachi that killed 15 people. Investigators from the U.S.,…
Over 10 Hamas Members Arrested on Arafat's Orders - 2002-05-09
Yasser Arafat ordered the arrest of over 10 Hamas members in Gaza to prevent further attacks on Israeli civilians following a suicide bombing that killed…
New Round of National Reconciliation Talks in Burma - 2002-05-09
The military government of Burma is preparing for new reconciliation talks with opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was recently released from house arrest…
Several Unknown Individuals Attempted to Enter Japanese and U.S. Consulates in China - 2002-05-08
Several individuals attempted to seek asylum at the Japanese and U.S. consulates in Shenyang, China, with two reaching the U.S. consulate and five North Koreans…
Dutch General Elections to Proceed as Scheduled
The Dutch general elections are set to take place on May 15, despite the assassination of far-right politician Pim Fortuyn. Prime Minister Wim Kok confirmed…
The Freedom of Aung San Suu Kyi: A New Dawn for Burma - 2002-05-07
Aung San Suu Kyi has been released from house arrest, marking a significant moment for Burma's political landscape. Global leaders, including President Bush and Kofi…
Election Campaigns in the Netherlands Halted
The assassination of extreme right-wing politician Pim Fortuyn has led to the suspension of election campaigns in the Netherlands. The government is meeting to discuss…
Aung San Suu Kyi Meets with Several Foreign Diplomats
Aung San Suu Kyi met with foreign diplomats after being released from house arrest. This meeting marks a significant step in her efforts to engage…
Aung San Suu Kyi, Leader of Myanmar's Opposition, Released
Aung San Suu Kyi has been released from house arrest after 19 months. This marks a significant moment for Myanmar's pro-democracy movement, as she is…
The World Welcomes the Freedom of Aung San Suu Kyi - 2002-05-06
The world has welcomed the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, the opposition leader in Myanmar, after 19 months of house arrest. Global leaders, including…
General Musharraf stated that completely sealing the borders is impossible
Pervez Musharraf, the President of Pakistan, declared that sealing the borders to prevent the escape of Taliban and Al-Qaeda members is impossible. He emphasized that…
Roca, Cuba's Political Opponent, Released
Vladimir Roca, a prominent Cuban political opponent, was released after serving most of his sentence for inciting unrest. His release coincides with former U.S. President…
Witness Report: Increase in Journalists' Arrests Worldwide - 2002-05-05
The article discusses a global rise in the arrests of journalists, highlighting concerns over press freedom. This trend affects journalists across various countries, indicating a…
Musharraf: Pakistan has been trying to prevent terrorists from leaving Afghanistan
Pervez Musharraf announced that Pakistan is actively pursuing Taliban and Al-Qaeda members who have entered the country, with U.S. assistance. He emphasized the challenges of…
Leader of a Militant Islamist Group in Indonesia Arrested
Ja'far Umar Thalib, leader of a militant Islamist group, was arrested in Indonesia for his involvement in the massacre of 13 Christians. He faces charges…
Burma Awaits the End of Aung San Suu Kyi's House Arrest - 2002-05-03
Burma is currently witnessing a buildup of support for Aung San Suu Kyi as her house arrest continues. Her supporters are calling for her release,…
Nearly 500 Journalists Arrested in 2001
In 2001, nearly 500 journalists were arrested globally, with about 100 still imprisoned. Reporters Without Borders highlights increasing censorship and political targeting of journalists, particularly…
Two Senior Members of Abu Sayyaf Group Arrested
Philippine police arrested two senior members of the Abu Sayyaf group, including a close advisor to its leader, following attacks in General Santos and Zamboanga.…
The Death Toll from Yesterday's Grenade Attack in the Philippines Reaches 7
A grenade attack during a religious festival in southern Philippines resulted in 7 deaths and 124 injuries. Four individuals have been arrested for making threatening…
Under a New Law in Saudi Arabia, Defendants Have the Right to Legal Counsel.
Saudi Arabia has enacted a new law granting defendants the right to legal counsel from arrest until sentencing. This marks a significant change in the…
Ebrahim Yazdi Summoned to Revolutionary Court
Ebrahim Yazdi, a prominent political dissident, has been summoned to the Revolutionary Court in Tehran. The court's intentions regarding potential charges against him remain unclear.…
According to the Army, Israel's Withdrawal from Hebron Has Ended - 2002-05-01
The Israeli army has completed its withdrawal from Hebron, ending a siege on Al-Khalil Hospital and arresting 150 suspects. Additionally, 26 Palestinians were released from…
Turkey's Police Clash with Demonstrators on May Day - 2002-05-01
Police in Turkey clashed with protesters in Kurdish regions over a ban on May Day celebrations, resulting in arrests. Meanwhile, larger protests in Ankara and…