June 2002
Escape of Refugees in Australia - 2002-06-28
Over 30 refugees escaped from a detention center in Australia with the help of activists. The escape coincided with a hunger strike by the refugees…
Indictment Issued Against a Female Banker in America - 2002-06-28
An indictment has been issued against Consuelo Marquez, a former banker in New York, for allegedly facilitating unauthorized financial transactions linked to drug trafficking profits…
Israeli Attack on Palestinian Security Building in Hebron Continues - 2002-06-27
Israeli forces are continuing their assault on a Palestinian security building in Hebron, threatening to cut off utilities if occupants do not surrender. Over 130…
IAEA Warns World Governments
The IAEA has issued a warning to world governments about the inadequate security of radioactive materials, noting that over 100 countries lack sufficient protective measures.…
Arrest of Terrorism Suspects in Pakistan - 2002-06-26
The Pakistani police have arrested 52 Islamist extremists suspected of ties to al-Qaeda and involvement in recent bombings, including an attack that killed 12 people…
A Palestinian Policeman Killed - 2002-06-26
A Palestinian policeman was killed in Hebron during a confrontation with Israeli soldiers, who raided the Palestinian security forces' headquarters. This incident is part of…
Israeli Gunships Attack Two Cars with Missiles, Killing Six
Israeli gunships launched a missile attack on two vehicles in Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least six individuals, including senior Hamas members. This…
Islamic Militants' Plan to Attack a Church in Bologna, Italy - 2002-06-24
Italian authorities uncovered a plot by al-Qaeda-linked Islamic militants to attack the San Petronio Basilica in Bologna due to its controversial depiction of the Prophet…
Younus Qanooni Appointed as Special Security Advisor to Karzai - 2002-06-24
Hamid Karzai appointed Younus Qanooni as his special security advisor, surprising many at a conference in Kabul. Concurrently, U.S. forces arrested five armed suspects linked…
Arrest of Twenty Islamic Extremists in Pakistan - 2002-06-24
The Pakistani police arrested about twenty Islamic extremists in Lahore, primarily linked to banned militant groups. This operation is part of a broader effort to…
Younus Qanooni Appointed Special Security Advisor to the President of Afghanistan - 2002-06-23
Younus Qanooni has been appointed as the special security advisor to Afghan President Hamid Karzai, surprising attendees at a political conference. Concurrently, U.S. forces detained…
An Algerian Man Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorist Connections and Activities in Canada - 2002-06-23
An Algerian man named Adel Toubichi was arrested in Canada on suspicion of involvement in a terrorist plot against the U.S. Embassy in Paris. His…
Suspected Leader of Largest Chinese Criminal Group in Canada Arrested - 2002-06-22
Li Shangxing, a Chinese man accused of leading a major criminal organization in China, has been arrested in Canada. His asylum request was denied, and…
Aung San Suu Kyi's First Political Trip Outside Yangon
Aung San Suu Kyi, after being released from house arrest, embarked on her first political trip outside Yangon. She plans to visit multiple cities and…
Pakistan Takes Action Against Suspects in Attacks on Western Citizens - 2002-06-21
Pakistan has initiated raids against suspects involved in attacks on Western citizens and connections to Al-Qaeda, resulting in several arrests. This includes interrogating individuals linked…
Sheikh Omar Claims Innocence
Sheikh Omar, the main suspect in the murder of journalist Daniel Pearl, claims he is innocent and was not in Karachi at the time of…
Investigations in Saudi Arabia Continue Regarding Car Bomb Explosion
A car bomb exploded in Riyadh, killing a British man named Simon John Vance. The incident follows the arrest of 13 suspects linked to al-Qaeda,…
FBI Monitors Independence Day Celebrations in the U.S.
The FBI is conducting a nationwide operation to monitor July 4 celebrations in the U.S. to prevent potential terrorist attacks. This comes after intelligence indicated…
Arrest of Two Suspects in Terrorism in Pakistan - 2002-06-20
Pakistani authorities have arrested two men linked to a deadly bombing outside the U.S. consulate in Karachi that killed 12. These arrests are part of…
Two Arrested in Connection with Bombing Outside US Consulate in Karachi
Two men have been arrested in Pakistan for their involvement in a bombing outside the US consulate in Karachi that killed 12 people. The suspects…
Arrest of a Colombian Rebel Leader
Carlos Bolas, a leader of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, was arrested in Suriname and extradited to the U.S. for drug trafficking charges. This…
General Strike of Workers in Spain in Protest Against Cuts to Unemployment Benefits - 2002-06-20
Workers in Spain are striking against cuts to unemployment benefits, which has not happened in a decade. The government argues the cuts are necessary to…
Signing of Military Pact Between Syria and Turkey - 2002-06-20
Turkey and Syria signed a military cooperation pact, indicating an improvement in their historically strained relations. Key military leaders from both countries were involved in…
Aung San Suu Kyi Calls for Greater Power and Authority for Burmese Women - 2002-06-19
Aung San Suu Kyi, on her birthday, emphasized the need for increased power and authority for women in Burma, highlighting their current deprivation. This call…
A Japanese Parliament Member Arrested - 2002-06-19
Mr. Muneo Suzuki, a 54-year-old member of the Japanese Parliament, was arrested for allegedly accepting bribes from a lumber company in exchange for leniency on…
German Terrorism Suspect in Prison - 2002-06-19
A German citizen, Mohammed Zammar, suspected of recruiting for al-Qaeda and linked to the September 11 attacks, is imprisoned in Syria. Germany recently learned of…
Thirteen Arrested in Saudi Arabia - 2002-06-18
Thirteen individuals, including 11 Saudi citizens and two foreigners, were arrested for plotting an attack linked to Al-Qaeda. The suspects aimed to target military facilities…
Several Arrested for Attempting Illegal Entry into Pakistan
Pakistani authorities have arrested several individuals, including two Americans, for attempting to illegally enter Pakistan from Afghanistan. The situation is under investigation, and the FBI…
A Forest Engineer Arrested for Arson in National Park
A forest engineer named Terry Barton was arrested for starting a fire in a Colorado national park, which has burned 41,000 acres. Over 2,100 firefighters…
Arrest of Suspect Linked to Al-Muhajir - 2002-06-15
A man named Adham Amin Hassoun was arrested in Florida for immigration violations and is believed to have links to Jose Padilla, who is accused…
Israeli Security Forces Kill Palestinian Man
Israeli security forces killed a Palestinian man who attacked a Jewish settler with a knife in the West Bank. In a separate incident, they entered…
Construction of Barrier Between Israel and West Bank Begins
Israel has begun constructing a barrier between itself and the West Bank, citing security concerns against Palestinian attacks. Palestinian officials and Jewish settlers oppose the…
Israeli Army Continues Raids on Palestinian Cities and Arrests - 2002-06-14
The Israeli army is conducting ongoing raids and arrests in Palestinian territories, including the recent occupation of Ramallah. Yasser Arafat announced upcoming elections amidst rising…
French Police Arrest 5 on Suspicion of Terrorist Links
French police arrested five individuals suspected of having ties to terrorists linked to Richard Reid, who attempted to blow up a plane. The suspects include…
Israeli Army Withdraws from Ramallah - 2002-06-13
The Israeli army has withdrawn from Ramallah after a three-day occupation, during which 75 Palestinians were arrested. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has returned from talks…
Accomplice of Abdullah al-Muhajir Arrested in Pakistan - 2002-06-12
A man suspected of being an accomplice of Abdullah al-Muhajir has been arrested in Pakistan for allegedly plotting to detonate a radioactive bomb in the…
Jose Padilla Involved in Several Other Plots
Jose Padilla, an American citizen, was arrested for allegedly plotting to detonate a radioactive bomb and is said to have been involved in multiple other…
A Notorious Al-Qaeda Terrorist Arrested in America - 2002-06-11
A known Al-Qaeda terrorist, Abdullah Muhajir, was arrested in the U.S. for planning to detonate a dirty bomb. The arrest was made possible through collaboration…
Explosion Near Kiryat Arba Settlement - 2002-06-11
An explosion near the Kiryat Arba settlement injured three teenagers returning from fruit picking. The incident is part of ongoing tensions, with Israeli forces conducting…
Reforms Begin in the Palestinian Authority - 2002-06-10
Yasser Arafat has initiated reforms in the Palestinian Authority, appointing a new Minister of Interior to address security issues amid international pressure. This cabinet change…
Known Terrorist Attempting to Detonate a 'Dirty Bomb' Arrested
A known terrorist, Abdullah al-Muhajir, was arrested in the U.S. for planning to detonate a dirty bomb. This incident highlights ongoing threats of terrorism and…
Following a renewed attack on Ramallah, the Israeli army besieges Yasser Arafat's headquarters - 2002-06-10
The Israeli army besieged Yasser Arafat's headquarters in Ramallah during a renewed military operation, resulting in the death of one Palestinian and the arrest of…
Missing Journalist in Brazil Likely Killed
Tim Lopez, a journalist in Brazil, has likely been killed by drug traffickers after being kidnapped in a Rio de Janeiro slum. His reporting on…
Israeli Army Re-enters Jenin - 2002-06-08
The Israeli army has re-entered Jenin following a suicide bombing by a local teenager that killed 17 people. The operation is described as routine by…
Israeli Forces Re-enter Jenin - 2002-06-07
Israeli forces re-entered Jenin after a recent suicide attack that killed 17 people. The attack was claimed by Islamic Jihad, but Israel blames Palestinian leader…
Five Arrested During Raid on Al-Qaeda Hideout
British and American forces arrested five individuals during a raid on an Al-Qaeda hideout in Kandahar, confiscating weapons and explosives. The identities of the arrested…
Concerns of South Asian Countries Regarding Terrorism - 2002-06-03
Paul Wolfowitz highlighted the serious concerns of South Asian nations about terrorism, particularly the potential for terrorists to access weapons of mass destruction. This issue…
Release of Leader of Extremist Group Who Confessed to Assassination
A Palestinian court has ordered the release of Ahmad Sa'adat, leader of an extremist group who confessed to assassinating an Israeli minister, citing lack of…
Israeli Military Operations Continue in the West Bank - 2002-06-03
Israeli military operations in the West Bank are ongoing, with Israeli soldiers conducting arrests in Qalqilya and Nablus. George Tenet of the CIA is set…
Testimony of Hugo Chavez in the Venezuelan Legislative Congress - 2002-06-02
Hugo Chavez testified that the leaders of the April coup aimed to assassinate him while he was detained for three days. He denied responsibility for…
Increased Arrests in the West Bank - 2002-06-02
Israeli forces have intensified their operations in the West Bank, arresting more individuals, including a female student suspected of planning a suicide bombing. George Tenet…
Arrest of Political Activists in China - 2002-06-02
Chinese authorities have arrested at least two political dissidents, Hua Huiqi and Liu Fenggang, along with his family, as security measures ramp up ahead of…
Regarding the Arrest of Khordadian - 2002-06-01
The article discusses the establishment of a dance training institute and group by Khordadian in the U.S. 22 years ago. It highlights the significance of…
CIA Director Heads to the Middle East
CIA Director George Tenet is in the Middle East to negotiate with Israeli and Palestinian leaders as part of efforts to achieve a ceasefire. Israeli…
Arrest of Palestinian Militants - 2002-06-01
Israeli forces arrested several individuals suspected of being Palestinian militants during raids in Nablus and Bethlehem. CIA Director George Tenet is in the Middle East…
Conviction of Some Defendants in Khobar Towers Bombing
Saudi Arabia has convicted some suspects in the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing that killed 19 American servicemen. U.S. officials are pressing for further accountability, but…