July 2002
Two Syrian Dissidents Sentenced to Imprisonment - 2002-07-31
Two Syrian political dissidents, Aref Dalileh and Dr. Walid Albuni, have been sentenced to ten and five years in prison, respectively, for undermining the constitution.…
Bin Laden's Guards Among Guantanamo Prisoners - 2002-07-31
U.S. officials report that some of Osama bin Laden's guards may be detained at Guantanamo Bay. There is uncertainty about the number of guards among…
They Wanted to Assassinate Major Ministers of Afghanistan - 2002-07-31
Two suicide bombers were arrested in Kabul while attempting to assassinate key Afghan ministers, including the Minister of Defense. They were linked to Al-Qaeda and…
The Terrorists' Target Was Karzai - 2002-07-30
Two men were arrested in Kabul for possessing a car filled with explosives, intending to attack transitional government ministers or international peacekeepers. They confessed their…
Discriminatory Anti-Terrorism Laws in Britain - 2002-07-30
A UK Immigration Office jury ruled that the new anti-terrorism law is discriminatory as it permits only the detention of foreigners. Nine foreign nationals detained…
Legal Challenge to UK's Anti-Terrorism Laws
A legal challenge is underway regarding new UK anti-terrorism laws that allow indefinite detention without trial. Nine foreign nationals have been detained for seven months…
Iranian Democratic Front: Mohammad Masoud Salamaty Released from Prison After Three Weeks
Mohammad Masoud Salamaty, a key member of the Iranian Democratic Front, has been released from prison after three weeks, while two other members, including the…
Afghanistan: One Person Arrested in Kabul While Attempting a Terrorist Act
A man was arrested in Kabul while attempting to execute a terrorist attack involving explosives in his vehicle. The incident was thwarted due to a…
Severe Negligence Allegations Against Ukrainian Air Force - 2002-07-29
A tragic airshow disaster in Ukraine resulted in 83 deaths and over 100 injuries when a fighter jet crashed into spectators. The head of the…
Martial Law Regulations in Nablus Ignored for the Second Consecutive Day - 2002-07-29
Palestinians in Nablus have defied martial law for two days, seeking necessities as Israeli soldiers refrain from enforcing the regulations. The Israeli Defense Minister plans…
Two Hamas Leaders Arrested
Israeli forces arrested two senior Hamas leaders in Ramallah, believed to be linked to suicide attacks. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon announced a reduction in military…
India Does Not Allow Observers to Monitor Kashmir Elections - 2002-07-28
The U.S. Secretary of State, Colin Powell, is mediating tensions between India and Pakistan over Kashmir, emphasizing the need for peace talks and the release…
Bomb Explosion in Indonesia - 2002-07-27
A bomb exploded in a crowded market in Ambon, Indonesia, injuring at least 50 people. This incident is part of ongoing sectarian violence in the…
Security at the 2004 Athens Olympics - July 27, 2002
Jacques Rogge, President of the IOC, expressed that the dismantling of the November 17 terrorist group is crucial for the security of the upcoming 2004…
Dissolution of the Freedom Movement of Iran - 2002-07-27
The Revolutionary Court in Iran has dissolved the Freedom Movement of Iran, sentencing over 30 members to prison terms for charges including attempting to overthrow…
U.S. Indictment Against Abu Sayyaf Terrorists - 2002-07-25
The U.S. has indicted five suspected leaders of the Abu Sayyaf group for murder, but if arrested, they will be tried in the Philippines. The…
Humanitarian and Military Aid to Ethiopia - 2002-07-25
The U.S. is set to provide military training to Ethiopia following the end of its conflict with Eritrea. While there are discussions about future training…
Conspiracy in Colombia - 2002-07-25
Colombian secret police disrupted a planned hijacking and suicide attack by leftist rebels aimed at the presidential palace during the inauguration of Alvaro Uribe. The…
Greek Judge Transfers Leader of Terrorist Group November 17 to Temporary Prison - 2002-07-24
A Greek judge has ordered the transfer of Alexandros Giotopoulos, the suspected leader of the terrorist group November 17, to a temporary detention facility. This…
Iraq Claims to Have Disrupted an Iran-Linked Terror Network
Iraq has announced the disruption of a terror network allegedly linked to Iran, with two arrested individuals confessing to receiving training in Iran and carrying…
Twelfth Suspect Arrested for Membership in the November 17 Terrorist Group
Greek authorities have arrested a twelfth suspect linked to the November 17 terrorist group, Paulos Serifs. Alexandros Giotopoulos, alleged leader of the group, claims innocence…
America's Hope for Direct Support of Democracy Advocates Among the People of Iran - 2002-07-23
President Bush has determined that Iranian President Mohammad Khatami and his reformist allies are too weak to enact change, prompting a shift in U.S. policy…
Greece Claims the Terrorist Organization November 17 has been Paralyzed - 2002-07-23
Greece has announced that it has effectively neutralized the terrorist organization November 17 following a series of arrests. The group has been linked to numerous…
34 Suspects Arrested for Membership in the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt
Egyptian police have arrested 34 individuals suspected of being members of the Muslim Brotherhood, including university professors and a lawyer. This follows a recent trend…
Greek Police Arrest Two More Individuals in Connection with the November 17 Group - 2002-07-21
Greek police have arrested two additional suspects linked to the November 17 terrorist group, including its fugitive leader. This follows a series of arrests aimed…
Aung San Suu Kyi Committed to Building Democracy in Burma
Aung San Suu Kyi reaffirmed her commitment to democracy in Burma during a visit to Mon State, emphasizing that the people should determine their own…
Greek Police Arrest Two More Individuals
Greek police have arrested two more suspects linked to the November 17 terrorist group, including its fugitive leader. This follows a recent series of arrests…
Five-Hour Clash at the Tajikistan Border - 2002-07-21
A five-hour border clash in Tajikistan resulted in the deaths of 4 Afghans and 1 Tajik, with Russian border guards engaging a group attempting to…
Israel Detains Relatives of Suspected Terrorists and Threatens Deportation
Israel has detained 21 relatives of Palestinians suspected of terrorism and threatened to deport them to Gaza. This action has drawn criticism from U.S. officials…
Indictment Issued Against Suspect Leading Greek Terrorist Group - 2002-07-20
An indictment has been issued against Alexandros Giotopoulos, a suspected leader of the November 17 terrorist group, for six murders since 1975. He was arrested…
Arrest of 21 Relatives of Palestinians Residing in the West Bank of Jordan - 2002-07-20
Israel has arrested 21 relatives of Palestinians in the West Bank linked to recent attacks, threatening to transfer them to Gaza. This action has drawn…
Maritime Interception of Suspected Terrorists - 2002-07-20
U.S. officials have detained two men arrested by the Canadian Navy in the Arabian Sea, seeking information on Al-Qaeda hideouts post-Afghanistan. A Pentagon source confirmed…
Zachariah Mousavi Meets with a French Diplomat
Zachariah Mousavi, the sole suspect linked to the September 11 hijackings, met with a French diplomat for the first time since his arrest. He unexpectedly…
Twelve Million Dollars in Counterfeit Money Brought to America
Omar Shishani, a 47-year-old Jordanian-American, was arrested for bringing 12 million dollars in counterfeit checks to the U.S. from Indonesia. His connection to Al-Qaeda raises…
Transfer of Relatives of Suicide Bombers to Gaza Strip - 2002-07-19
Israeli forces have detained and are transferring relatives of Palestinian suicide bombers from the West Bank to Gaza as part of a strategy to prevent…
Arrest of the Leader of the Leftist Terrorist Group November 17 in Greece - 2002-07-19
The Greek police have arrested Alexandros Giotopoulos, suspected leader of the leftist terrorist group November 17, along with his French wife. The group has a…
Interview with Hassan Zar'azadeh Ardashir - 2002-07-19
Hassan Zar'azadeh Ardashir, a student activist, speaks about the plight of his imprisoned colleagues and the legal challenges he faces, including an arrest warrant. This…
Report Shahid: Key Regional News on the Fight Against Terrorism - 2002-07-19
Two Al-Qaeda members were arrested by French and Canadian naval forces and transferred to the U.S. Additionally, British MPs called on Tony Blair's government to…
Arrest of Terrorism Suspects in Greece - 2002-07-18
Four suspects linked to the terrorist group November 17 were arrested in Greece, including a presumed leader. The arrests followed a recent raid on the…
Spain Arrests Another Suspect Linked to Al-Qaeda - 2002-07-18
Spain has arrested a fourth suspect linked to Al-Qaeda, identified as Kamal Hamid Char, a Syrian-born Spanish citizen. This follows the arrest of three other…
U.S. Navy Says It Has Detained Two Suspected Al-Qaeda Members
The U.S. Navy has detained two men suspected of being Al-Qaeda members after they were captured by Canadian warships in the Arabian Sea. This incident…
Arrest of Three Individuals in Spain on Suspicion of Membership in Al-Qaeda Terrorist Network - 2002-07-16
Three individuals were arrested in Spain on suspicion of being part of the Al-Qaeda network, with evidence including videos related to terrorist training and potential…
Anti-Government Protests in Paraguay - 2002-07-16
Anti-government protests erupted in Paraguay in response to economic policies, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. President Luis Gonzalez declared a state of emergency…
Egyptian Police Arrest 28 Individuals
Egyptian police have detained 28 individuals suspected of being part of the Muslim Brotherhood for planning an unauthorized protest. This group, despite its illegal status,…
President Bush Urges Iranian Leaders to Listen to the People - 2002-07-13
President Bush called on Iranian leaders to heed the people's demands for freedoms and reforms, highlighting ongoing repression of dissent. This comes amid a backdrop…
President Bush's Advice to the Rulers of Iran - July 13, 2002
In a statement from July 2002, President Bush emphasized that the Iranian people desire freedom and reforms, urging their government to listen to their demands.…
Under the Microscope: Iran's National Security Council's Reaction to Ayatollah Taheri's Resignation - 2002-07-12
The Iranian National Security Council has restricted media coverage of Ayatollah Taheri's resignation, prompting protests from the newspaper Norooz. Abbas Abdi's letter to President Khatami…
Arrest of Former Dictator of Argentina
Leopoldo Galtieri, former dictator of Argentina, has been arrested for his role in the abduction and execution of political opponents during the Dirty War. This…
Iran in the Mirror of World Media, July 12 - 2002
Recent student protests in Iran mark the third anniversary of a significant event and have raised questions about the future of the Islamic Republic. Analysts…
Trial of Marwan Barghouti - 2002-07-12
Israel plans to trial Marwan Barghouti, a key Palestinian leader, in a civilian court, which he refuses to recognize. This situation highlights ongoing tensions between…
Interview with Engineer Javad Emami, Eyewitness of the July 18 Protests
Engineer Javad Emami, a leader of the Iranian student movement and eyewitness to the July 18 protests, discusses his experiences during the recent peaceful demonstrations.…
Report: French Media on the Third Anniversary of Student Protests in Iran - 2002-07-12
On the third anniversary of the student protests in Iran, French media highlighted the significant arrests related to the student movement. This coverage underscores international…
Support of Parliament Representatives for Ayatollah Taheri - 2002-07-12
Over 100 Iranian lawmakers supported Ayatollah Jalaluddin Taheri after his resignation in protest against the religious extremists' management of the country. His resignation coincided with…
Trial of Marwan Barghouti in a Civilian Court - 2002-07-12
Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Palestinian leader, is set to be tried in Israel, which he refuses to recognize. His trial is linked to allegations of…
Pakistani Court Issues Release Order for 34 Taliban Supporters - 2002-07-11
A Pakistani court has ordered the release of 34 individuals who fought for the Taliban in Afghanistan. This decision follows the release of additional prisoners…
Israel Wants to Try Marwan Barghouti in a Civil Court - 2002-07-11
Israel plans to try Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Fatah leader, in a civil court for his alleged role in Palestinian attacks. Barghouti's lawyer asserts that…
Israel Arrested at Least 10 Palestinians Last Night - 2002-07-11
Last night, the Israeli army arrested at least 10 Palestinians in Nablus on suspicion of militancy, linked to attacks on Israeli forces. The closure of…
More than 30 people arrested in connection with the issuance of unauthorized visas to the U.S.
Over 30 people have been arrested in an investigation into unauthorized U.S. visas linked to the U.S. Embassy in Qatar. Immigration officials are seeking 29…
Deportation of Several Pakistani Nationals from the U.S. - 2002-07-10
The U.S. has secretly deported 131 Pakistani nationals detained for immigration violations after the September 11 attacks. This action was part of a U.S. Justice…
Saddam Hussein's Adopted Son Arrives in New Zealand
Mohammad Safi, adopted son of Saddam Hussein, was expelled from the U.S. for immigration violations and has returned to New Zealand. He had previously enrolled…
Ayatollah Taheri Resigns from Friday Prayer Leadership and Representative of the Supreme Leader in Isfahan
Ayatollah Jalaluddin Taheri has resigned from his leadership position in Isfahan, citing widespread corruption and the government's incompetence. His resignation highlights increasing discontent among Iranians…
Pakistani Detainees Admit to Bombing in Karachi - 2002-07-09
Three Pakistani men have confessed to their involvement in a bombing at the U.S. consulate in Karachi, which killed 12 people. They initially attempted to…
Saddam Hussein's Steps son Expelled from the U.S.
Mohammad Safi, Saddam Hussein's stepson, was expelled from the U.S. after being arrested for immigration violations. He entered the U.S. without a visa and attended…
Arrest of a Colleague of Jamaat-e-Islami in the Philippines - 2002-07-09
Hussein Ramos was arrested in the Philippines for allegedly preparing explosives for an attack on foreign interests in Singapore, linked to the radical Islamist group…
Arrest of Three Men in Connection with a Series of Deadly Bombings in Karachi
Three men have been arrested in Pakistan for their involvement in a series of bombings, including an attack on the U.S. consulate in Karachi that…
Arrest of Three Terrorists from the November 17 Group in Greece - 2002-07-07
Greek authorities arrested three members of the November 17 terrorist group during a raid that uncovered a significant cache of weapons. The operation involved American…
America Identifies the Perpetrators of Haj Abdul Qadir's Assassination
Haj Abdul Qadir, the Deputy Head of Afghanistan's Transitional Government, was assassinated by unknown assailants. President Bush condemned the act and vowed to identify those…
30,000 Palestinians vowed to take revenge on Israel - 2002-07-06
Around 30,000 Palestinians pledged revenge against Israel following the death of a local leader in a car explosion, which they attribute to Israeli forces. This…
Attempt to Smuggle Cubans - 2002-07-06
The Cuban Coast Guard intercepted a speedboat attempting to smuggle fifteen Cubans to the United States, detaining one crew member while another escaped. This incident…
Three Palestinians Killed
Three Palestinians were killed by Israeli soldiers in two separate incidents, including a woman and her young daughter. The violence follows the death of a…
Iran in the Mirror of World Media, July 5 - 2002
This week, Iranian media reported on the formation of the Tehran Corps, increasing corruption, and the arrest of young people. Reports from The New York…
Illegal Syrian Migrants Arrested in Cyprus - 2002-07-05
Fourteen Syrian migrants were arrested while trying to enter Cyprus illegally by boat. They had paid smugglers for the journey, hoping to evade police detection.…
A Palestinian Leader Killed Last Night in Car Explosion
A Palestinian leader was killed in a car explosion, leading to a vow of revenge from thousands at his funeral. The incident has heightened tensions,…
Saddam's Adopted Son Arrested in the U.S. for Attempting to Attend Flight School
Mohammad Safi, Saddam Hussein's adopted son, was arrested by the FBI for attempting to enter the U.S. to attend a flight school without the proper…
Trial of Mohammad Khordadian - 2002-07-04
Mohammad Khordadian, an Iranian dancer from the U.S., is on trial in Iran for allegedly promoting corruption among youth after being arrested during a family…
UN Reports Over 25,000 Afghans Seeking to Enter Pakistan
The UN reports that over 25,000 Afghans are stranded at the Pakistan border due to a closure by Pakistani authorities. Most are fleeing persecution from…
July 9th, Anniversary of the Attack by Security Forces on Student Dormitories
The article commemorates the anniversary of the 1999 attack by Iranian security forces on student dormitories, featuring an interview with Parviz Safari, a spokesperson for…
Israel: Almost all Palestinian terrorists under pursuit have either been killed or arrested
Israeli officials announced that they have killed or arrested nearly all wanted Palestinian militants in the West Bank, focusing now on lower-level operatives. Meanwhile, two…
Cuba Denies Rumors of Intention to Assist Unauthorized Migrants to the U.S.
Cuba has refuted claims that it would assist unauthorized migrants to the U.S. on Independence Day. The Cuban government accuses the Florida Cuban community of…
Shahid Report: The Fight Against Terrorism in French Media - 2002-07-04
Two individuals connected to Jamal Baqaal were arrested in France. A Pakistani publication has urged its readers to pray for Osama bin Laden, while Zakaria…
Arrest of American Sailors and Marines for Drug Offenses - 2002-07-03
Over 80 American Marines and sailors have been convicted of drug offenses in North Carolina, facing up to 15 years in prison. The arrests stem…
Under the Microscope: The Third Anniversary of Student Arrests in Iran - 2002-07-03
The program discusses the anniversary of student arrests in Iran, the government's response to unrest, and potential political reforms. Key figures include Dr. Nouri Zadeh…
Approximately One Hundred Palestinian Students Interrogated and Four Arrested
Israeli forces interrogated around one hundred Palestinian students in Hebron, arresting four amid ongoing operations to suppress Palestinian militants. This is part of a broader…
Hamas Vows to Avenge the Killing of Mohannad Taher
Hamas has pledged to take revenge for the killing of Mohannad Taher, a senior bomb maker, by Israeli forces in Nablus. This incident highlights ongoing…
Aung San Suu Kyi Returns from Her First Political Trip to Rangoon
Aung San Suu Kyi returned to Rangoon after her first political trip since being released from house arrest, traveling to Mandalay. This trip marked a…
Arrest of Escaped Refugees in Australia - 2002-07-01
Fourteen out of thirty-five escaped refugees have been arrested in Australia after fleeing from a remote detention center. The police received tips from local residents,…
Israel Searches for Palestinian Bodies at the Palestinian Authority Headquarters - 2002-07-01
Israeli forces are searching for the bodies of Palestinians in the rubble of a destroyed building in Hebron after an explosion leveled it, while conducting…