August 2002
Kareem Shati's Defense Lawyer Claims His Client Did Not Intend to Commit a Terrorist Act
Kareem Shati, a Swedish citizen, was arrested for attempting to board a flight to Britain with a handgun. His lawyer denies allegations of a terrorist…
Swedish Police Information on Man Who Entered Plane with Revolver - 2002-08-31
A 29-year-old man was arrested in Sweden for trying to bring a revolver onto a passenger plane. He has received flight training in the U.S.…
Arrest of a Hamas Leader
Israeli forces have arrested Hassan Yusuf, a prominent Hamas leader, during a raid in Ramallah. This arrest is significant as it reflects ongoing Israeli efforts…
Protests in Johannesburg - 2002-08-31
Thousands protested in Johannesburg during the Earth Summit, demanding action against poverty and environmental degradation. The protests included various groups, such as local residents and…
Hashim Aghajari's Trial Behind Closed Doors
Hashim Aghajari is on trial in Hamadan for allegedly insulting religious sanctities after calling for religious reforms in a speech. His remarks have sparked protests…
Interview with Dr. Abdolkarim Lahiji - 2002-08-31
Dr. Abdolkarim Lahiji discusses efforts to engage international bar associations in protesting the detention of Iranian lawyers by the government. This highlights ongoing human rights…
Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Withdraws Candidacy for October Elections in Pakistan - 2002-08-31
Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has withdrawn his candidacy for the October elections in Pakistan, citing protests against unethical and unconstitutional actions. He supports Benazir Bhutto's candidacy…
Armed Men Open Fire on NATO Peacekeepers in Kosovo - 2002-08-30
Armed men in Kosovo attacked NATO peacekeepers for two hours before escaping when reinforcements arrived. The incident involved armed Albanians targeting woodcutters under UN protection.…
Information Obtained from a Senior Al-Qaeda Member - 2002-08-30
U.S. officials have captured senior Al-Qaeda member Abu Zubaydah, who provided crucial information about suspected terrorists in the U.S. His intelligence has led to the…
Pakistan Rejects Benazir Bhutto's Candidacy for October Parliamentary Elections - 2002-08-30
Pakistan's election officials have denied Benazir Bhutto's candidacy for the upcoming parliamentary elections due to her previous convictions. Bhutto, who has been in exile, plans…
Georgia Arrests Arab Man While Pursuing Chechen Militants - 2002-08-29
Georgia's security forces arrested an Arab man suspected of ties to terrorism while pursuing Chechen militants. The arrest occurred in Pankisi, where the man was…
Germany Accuses Moroccan Man of Involvement in September 11 Terrorist Attacks
Germany has accused Monir al-Motassadek, a 28-year-old Moroccan man, of being involved in the September 11 attacks by opening a bank account for one of…
Charges Against a Moroccan Man
A Moroccan man, Amir al-Mutassad, has been charged in Germany for his alleged involvement in the September 11 attacks, accused of aiding in the murder…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Coalition Forces - 2002-08-28
Coalition forces led by the U.S. have conducted operations resulting in the destruction of Taliban and Al-Qaeda cells and the arrest of ten individuals. This…
Kofi Annan's Request to Zimbabwe - 2002-08-28
Kofi Annan has called on Zimbabwe to revise its land reform policy to address a growing food crisis. The Zimbabwean government is forcing white farmers…
General Musharraf Promises to Combat Terrorism
General Musharraf has committed to supporting efforts against terrorism, as stated by Afghan Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah during his visit to Pakistan. Afghanistan will start…
Arrest of Two Palestinian Extremists - 2002-08-28
Israeli forces arrested two leaders of a Palestinian militant group in Ramallah, coinciding with the anniversary of a previous assassination. The Palestinian Authority's Minister of…
A High Court in Zimbabwe Invalidates Eviction Orders for 54 White Farms - 2002-08-28
A Zimbabwean high court has invalidated eviction orders for 54 white farmers, whose lands were seized under Robert Mugabe's land reform policies. The ruling occurs…
Coalition Forces in Afghanistan Arrest 10 Suspected Al-Qaeda Members - 2002-08-27
Coalition forces in Afghanistan arrested 10 suspected Al-Qaeda members and seized their weapons and documents. Abdullah Abdullah, Afghanistan's Foreign Minister, believes Al-Qaeda is being directed…
Agreement Between Afghanistan and Pakistan on Establishing a Security System - 2002-08-27
Afghanistan and Pakistan have reached an agreement to collaborate on a security system to combat regional terrorism, with both countries pledging mutual support. Abdullah Abdullah…
Israeli Police Arrest Seven Arab Israelis
Israeli police arrested seven Arab Israelis linked to a suicide bombing that killed nine. The arrests raise concerns among Jewish Israelis about potential collaboration between…
Pursuit of Suspected Palestinian Militants - 2002-08-26
Israeli forces are actively pursuing suspected Palestinian militants in the Jenin refugee camp and have arrested a Hamas leader. This escalation occurs amidst a stalled…
Investigation into Allegations of Israeli Soldiers Looting Property and Abusing Palestinians - 2002-08-26
The Israeli army is investigating 35 complaints from Palestinians alleging that Israeli soldiers engaged in looting and abuse during military operations. This follows reports of…
Israeli Army Enters Palestinian City to Arrest Suspected Palestinian Militants - 2002-08-25
The Israeli army has entered a Palestinian city to arrest suspected militants, delaying its withdrawal from the West Bank until security is ensured by Palestinians.…
Palestinian University Professor Goes to Lebanon After Deportation from the U.S.
Mazen Al-Najjar, a Palestinian university professor accused of terrorist ties, was deported from the U.S. and has moved to Lebanon. He plans to settle in…
American Doctor Intended to Blow Up Islamic Centers
Dr. Robert Goldstein, a 37-year-old American doctor, was arrested in Florida for planning to attack Islamic centers with explosives. Authorities found homemade bombs and weapons…
Expulsion of a Palestinian from the United States - 2002-08-23
Mazen Al-Najjar, a Palestinian accused of terrorist links, was expelled from the U.S. after his student visa expired. He had been detained for four years…
A Group of Saudis Files a Lawsuit Against the United States
A group of Saudi citizens plans to sue the U.S. government and media for damages related to the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. The…
Red Cross to Visit Al-Qaeda Members Again - 2002-08-22
The International Red Cross plans to visit Al-Qaeda and Taliban detainees at Guantanamo Bay next month to assess their conditions. This follows private discussions with…
Arrest of Five Suspects in Kosovo - 2002-08-22
Five Algerians were arrested in Kosovo by NATO-led peacekeeping forces on suspicion of threatening local security. They were reportedly filming military installations, although this has…
Breaking Up a Hamas Terror Cell - 2002-08-22
Israel has dismantled a Hamas cell responsible for bombings that killed 35 this year, arresting 15 members. This includes individuals linked to a deadly bombing…
Arrest of an Egyptian National in America - 2002-08-21
An Egyptian national, Mohamed Alatriss, was arrested in the U.S. for selling fake identity documents to two September 11 hijackers. This incident raises concerns about…
Israel Destroys Several Homes in a Brief Raid on the Refugee Camp in Khan Younis - 2002-08-21
Israeli forces conducted a brief raid in Khan Younis, destroying several homes and killing one Palestinian. In a separate incident, they killed the brother of…
Abu Nidal Responsible for the Deaths of at Least 900 People in 20 Different Countries
Abu Nidal, a notorious Palestinian terrorist responsible for at least 900 deaths globally, was reported dead under suspicious circumstances, with conflicting accounts about his status.…
Occupation of White Farmers' Lands - 2002-08-21
The Zimbabwean government is suppressing white farmers who refuse to vacate their lands, urging landless black citizens to occupy these farms. The U.S. does not…
Iraq's Intelligence Chief Confirms Death of Abu Nidal - 2002-08-21
Iraq's intelligence chief confirmed that Palestinian terrorist Abu Nidal committed suicide during an attempted arrest. This incident highlights Iraq's secretive relationship with high-profile terrorists. The…
Israel Dismantles a Palestinian Militant Cell
Israel has dismantled a Palestinian militant cell responsible for multiple attacks resulting in 35 deaths over the past six months. The arrests occurred while the…
Brother of Senior Palestinian Militant Killed
On the first day of a security agreement between Israel and the Palestinians, Mohammad Saadat, brother of senior militant Ahmad Saadat, was killed by Israeli…
Statements by the Minister of Justice of Zimbabwe Regarding White Farmers - 2002-08-20
The Zimbabwean Minister of Justice has called for landless black citizens to occupy white-owned farms amid police crackdowns on white farmers resisting eviction. Approximately 200…
Kosovo Government Criticizes United Nations Severely - 2002-08-20
The Kosovo government has criticized the UN for arresting ethnic Albanians linked to the late 1990s conflict. Prime Minister stated that investigations should focus on…
The U.S. Intensifies Criticism of Zimbabwe's Land Reform Program - 2002-08-20
The U.S. has criticized Zimbabwe's land reform program amid the detention of white farmers resisting government orders. Nearly 200 farmers have been detained for not…
A Prominent Syrian Opposition Figure Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
Habib Issa, a notable Syrian opposition lawyer, has been sentenced to five years in prison for allegedly threatening the constitution and inciting rebellion. This conviction…
Arrest of White Farmers in Zimbabwe - 2002-08-19
The Zimbabwean government has arrested over 100 white farmers for resisting land confiscation aimed at redistributing land to black citizens. Approximately 2,900 farmers have been…
Arrest of 133 White Farmers in Zimbabwe - 2002-08-19
The Zimbabwean government has arrested 133 white farmers for not vacating their farms as part of a land reform policy aimed at redistributing land to…
Bomb Explosion at US Consulate in Karachi Under Investigation - 2002-08-19
Three men are facing legal proceedings for a bomb explosion at the US consulate in Karachi that killed 12 Pakistanis. They are linked to a…
Curfew Regulations in Hebron, West Bank - 2002-08-17
Israel has reimposed curfew regulations in Hebron, West Bank, after a brief suspension. Eyewitness reports indicate arrests of individuals ignoring the curfew and injuries among…
Arrest of White Farmers - 2002-08-17
Over 29 white farmers were arrested in Zimbabwe for not complying with government orders to vacate their lands. The government, led by President Robert Mugabe,…
Statement by the Iranian Writers' Association Condemning the Arrest of Dr. Zarafshan - 2002-08-17
The Iranian Writers' Association has issued a statement condemning the arrest of Dr. Zarafshan, highlighting concerns over freedom of expression. This incident involves prominent figures…
First Arrest Warrants for White Farmers - 2002-08-16
Five white farmers in Zimbabwe have been prosecuted for ignoring a government eviction order under President Mugabe's land reform policy. This marks the beginning of…
Trial of White Farmers in Zimbabwe - 2002-08-16
Five white farmers in Zimbabwe are on trial for ignoring a government order to vacate their farms as part of President Mugabe's land reform policy.…
NATO Operation in Search of War Criminal - 2002-08-16
NATO-led forces completed a successful two-day operation in Bosnia aimed at dismantling the support network for war criminal Radovan Karadžić. This operation involved reconnaissance and…
Two-Day Operation in Southern Bosnia Concludes - 2002-08-16
NATO-led peacekeeping forces completed a successful two-day operation in southern Bosnia aimed at dismantling the support network for war criminal Radovan Karadžić. This operation involved…
Mexican President Cancels Trip to the U.S.
Mexican President Vicente Fox canceled his trip to the U.S. in protest of the execution of Javier Suárez Medina, a Mexican citizen executed in Texas.…
Arrest of Two Jordanian Journalists - 2002-08-15
Two Jordanian journalists were arrested for insulting the Emir of Qatar and jeopardizing Jordan's foreign relations. The arrests follow the closure of Al-Jazeera's office in…
NATO Operations to Capture Radovan Karadžić Continue - 2002-08-15
NATO is conducting operations in Bosnia to locate and arrest Radovan Karadžić, a suspect in war crimes. The operation includes setting up roadblocks to find…
Conviction of 16 Members of the Falun Gong Movement in Hong Kong - 2002-08-15
Sixteen members of the Falun Gong movement were convicted in Hong Kong for public obstruction and related crimes during a protest against mainland China. This…
How Many Al-Qaeda Members Have Been in Iran?
U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld claims Iran has allowed Al-Qaeda members to enter its territory and has not handed over detained members to the…
Khatami: Iran Will Not Intervene in Afghanistan's Internal Affairs - 2002-08-13
Iran's President Khatami announced that Iran will not interfere in Afghanistan's internal matters and will not harbor Taliban or al-Qaeda fugitives. He emphasized Iran's commitment…
Three Taliban Fighters Arrested
U.S. special forces have arrested three suspected Taliban fighters in eastern Afghanistan and discovered ammunition and explosives. This operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat Taliban…
Georgian Court Ruling Against a Russian Citizen - 2002-08-12
A Georgian court has ordered the detention of Russian citizen David Gazashvili for three months as he is suspected of killing Colonel Igor Zitsov. This…
Interview with Parastoo Farahvar about the Arrest of Nasser Zarafshan - 2002-08-11
Parastoo Farahvar discusses the recent arrest of Nasser Zarafshan, who represents the families of victims of a series of murders in Iran. This event highlights…
Raid on Austrian Right-Wing Extremists' Headquarters - 2002-08-10
Austrian police conducted a raid on the headquarters of right-wing extremists, arresting three men and seizing weapons and explosives. This operation highlights ongoing concerns about…
Cracking Down on International Child Sexual Abuse Network - 2002-08-10
U.S. and European authorities have arrested 20 suspects and rescued 45 children from an international child sexual abuse network. The investigation, which began after a…
Reporters Without Borders Condemns Iranian Judiciary
Reporters Without Borders has condemned the Iranian judiciary for suspending two reformist newspapers and issuing an arrest warrant for journalist Masoud Behnoud. This is seen…
Iran in the Mirror of World Media, August 9 - 2002
The article discusses the impact of President Bush's message to Iranians, questioning whether it has led to increased repression. Nasser Zarafshan, a lawyer for victims…
Jalalabad Explosion Not Terrorist - 2002-08-09
A significant explosion at a construction site in Jalalabad killed at least twenty-five and injured around eighty. Local authorities claim it was an accident, but…
Bombing Plot in Florida - 2002-08-09
A Pakistani man has admitted to plotting bomb attacks on power plants and Jewish sites in Florida, potentially facing 20 years in prison. His accomplice…
Islamic Republic Releases Political Prisoner
Iran has released Parviz Safavi, a political prisoner and spokesperson for a reformist student union, after a month of detention. His arrest was part of…
Russia Criticizes Georgia - 2002-08-08
Russia's Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov has criticized Georgia for failing to extradite armed Chechen citizens. Georgia is demanding proof of the Chechens' involvement in criminal…
Nasser Zarafshan Arrested - 2002-08-08
Nasser Zarafshan, a lawyer representing families of victims of state-sponsored murders, has been arrested after his appeal was rejected. He is serving a five-year sentence…
Interview with Lawyer Nasser Zarafshan - 2002-08-08
Dr. Nasser Zarafshan, a notable lawyer representing the families of serial murder victims, was arrested and imprisoned. The article features an interview with his lawyer,…
Widespread Arrests of Illegal Migrants in Turkey - 2002-08-07
Turkish security forces have conducted widespread arrests of illegal migrants, detaining hundreds suspected of entering the country unlawfully. This includes 453 arrests in Van province…
Russian Government Criticism of Georgia - 2002-08-07
The Russian government has criticized Georgia for not promptly extraditing armed Chechens detained by Georgian border guards. This criticism comes amid rising tensions between the…
Japanese Foreign Minister's Visit to Burma - 2002-08-06
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoriko Kawaguchi visited Burma for the first time in 19 years to meet with military leader General Than Shwe and opposition leader…
Arrest of Four Arab Israelis - 2002-08-05
Four Arab Israelis were arrested for allegedly supplying sensitive information to Lebanese militants in exchange for drugs and weapons. This incident raises concerns about the…
Exchange of Fire Between Palestinians and Israelis Continues - 2002-08-05
The ongoing violence between Palestinians and Israelis escalated with multiple fatalities reported, including a suicide bombing in Safed. Key actors include the Israeli army, Hamas,…
House-to-House Searches in Nablus Continue - 2002-08-04
Israeli forces are conducting house-to-house searches in Nablus to capture Palestinian militants, detaining at least 50 individuals. This operation is a response to a recent…
Investigation into Military Warehouse in Kos, Greece - 2002-08-04
Greek authorities are investigating a theft at a military warehouse in Kos, suspected to be linked to the terrorist group November 17. The incident highlights…
Federal Judge's Ruling on Al-Qaeda Detainees - 2002-08-04
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. government to reveal the names of approximately one thousand detainees linked to the September 11 attacks, most of…
Continued Israeli Operations in Nablus - 2002-08-03
Israeli forces are conducting extensive operations in Nablus, arresting at least 50 Palestinians and destroying bomb-making facilities following a deadly bombing in Jerusalem. This military…
The U.S. Government Must Disclose the Names of the Detainees - 2002-08-03
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. government to disclose the names of individuals detained in connection with the September 11 attacks, emphasizing the importance…
Chaos in the Capital of Uruguay - 2002-08-03
In Montevideo, Uruguay, protests erupted over the financial crisis, leading to looting and police intervention. President Luis Hierro is attempting to limit bank withdrawals to…
Fifteenth Arrest in Greece - 2002-08-02
Greek authorities have made their fifteenth arrest related to the November 17 terrorist group, with the latest suspect linked to the assassination of a Turkish…
U.S. Defense Secretary's Position on Expanding Peacekeeping Forces in Afghanistan - 2002-08-01
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld supports the expansion of peacekeeping forces in Afghanistan but not U.S. troops, citing their current commitments. Meanwhile, calls for increased…
Supreme Court Ruling of Venezuela - 2002-08-01
The Venezuelan Supreme Court has dismissed the trial of four military officials accused of rebellion and is seeking new proposals for their fate. The ruling…