April 2002
Battle in Eastern Afghanistan - April 30, 2002
U.S. soldiers engaged in two battles in eastern Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of at least four Al-Qaeda fighters. The operations also led to the…
Tenth Anniversary of the Fall of the Soviet-Backed Government in Afghanistan - 2002-04-28
A ceremony was held in Afghanistan to mark the tenth anniversary of the fall of the Soviet-backed government, featuring a military parade and a visit…
First Official Visit of Hu Jintao, Vice President of China, to the USA - 2002-04-28
Hu Jintao, the Vice President of China and future President, has begun his first official visit to the United States, arriving in Hawaii. The visit…
U.S. Defense Secretary in Kyrgyzstan - April 27, 2002
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld visited Kyrgyzstan to emphasize the ongoing fight against the Taliban and al-Qaeda. He met with U.S. and coalition forces at…
Second Space Tourist - 2002-04-27
Mark Shuttleworth, a South African millionaire, has become the second space tourist after paying 20 million dollars for a week-long trip to the International Space…
Rumsfeld's Visit to Bishkek Naval Base in Kyrgyzstan - 2002-04-26
U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld is visiting the Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan as part of a tour of Central Asia, including Afghanistan. He…
Joint Military Exercise Between the US and the Philippines Begins
The US and Philippine military forces have commenced a joint exercise named Balikatan 2002, involving over 5,000 personnel. The exercise aims to improve combat readiness…
Arrival of American Forces in the Philippines - 2002-04-21
Hundreds of American troops have arrived in the Philippines for two weeks of joint military exercises called Balikatan 2002, involving around 5,000 personnel. The exercises…
Three Indonesian Soldiers Arrested for the Murder of a Separatist Leader in Papua Province
Three Indonesian soldiers have been arrested in connection with the murder of Teiz Elwi, a separatist leader in Papua. The army initially denied involvement, but…
Hundreds of British Soldiers Join Operations Against Al-Qaeda and Taliban - 2002-04-16
Hundreds of British soldiers have joined U.S. and Afghan forces in operations against Al-Qaeda and Taliban in eastern Afghanistan. This is the first major British…
Arrest of Several More Al-Qaeda Suspects - 2002-04-12
U.S. coalition forces in Afghanistan have arrested several suspects linked to Al-Qaeda and seized munitions during a military operation. This operation took place in the…
Investigation into Mass Graves in Bamiyan Province - 2002-04-12
The UN is investigating potential mass graves in Bamiyan Province, Afghanistan, following reports of remains from at least four individuals. This area is significant for…
Transfer of American Taliban to U.S. Soil - 2002-04-05
Yasser Hesam Hamdi, an American-born Taliban member, has been transferred from Guantanamo Bay to the U.S. for potential military trial. The case raises questions about…
Second American Taliban - 2002-04-04
An American man detained at Guantanamo claims he was born in the U.S. and has a birth certificate to support his claim. He was captured…