February 2002
Confessions of a Member of the 'Jamaah Islamiyah' Group in Indonesia - 2002-02-28
An Indonesian man confessed to participating in bombings in Manila with an extremist group, Jamaah Islamiyah, but claims ignorance of any ties to Al-Qaeda. He…
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Prime Minister of India, Called for Calm - 2002-02-28
A train carrying Hindu activists was set on fire by mobs believed to be Muslim, resulting in significant casualties on both sides. Prime Minister Atal…
Britain Sends David Reddaway as Special Representative to Afghanistan - 2002-02-28
Britain appointed David Reddaway as its special representative to Afghanistan after Iran rejected him as ambassador. This decision comes amid allegations from Iranian hardliners regarding…
Protests Against State of Emergency in Madagascar - 2002-02-26
Thousands protested in Madagascar against a state of emergency declared by President Didier Ratsiraka following disputed presidential election results. Opposition leader Marc Ravalomanana claims victory…
During President Bush's Stay in Korea, a North Korean Soldier Defected to South Korea - 2002-02-22
A North Korean soldier defected to South Korea near the location of President Bush's speech on February 19, 2002. This incident highlights the ongoing tensions…
Iranian Arrested at Miami Airport
An Iranian man named Iraj Eftekhari Pour was arrested at Miami Airport for possessing a loaded handgun before his flight to Washington, D.C. While there…
Failure of Peace Negotiations in Colombia - 2002-02-22
Peace negotiations in Colombia have collapsed, leading to military action by the Air Force against the FARC rebels. President Andrés Pastrana announced the end of…