September 2002
An Al Jazeera Journalist is Detained by the U.S. Government - 2002-09-28
Sami al-Haj, an Al Jazeera journalist, is reportedly detained by the U.S. government, possibly at Guantanamo Bay. The Committee to Protect Journalists has expressed concern…
Death of Hamas and Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade Activists - 2002-09-26
An Israeli helicopter attack in Gaza killed at least 4 people, including a prominent Hamas activist. The attack targeted a vehicle believed to be associated…
New York Mayor Concludes Trip with Visit to American Soldiers in Afghanistan - 2002-09-24
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg ended his four-day international trip with a visit to American soldiers in Afghanistan, where he expressed gratitude for their service…
Security Measures in Venezuela - 2002-09-21
Hugo Chavez has enacted security measures in Venezuela amid rumors of an opposition plot to overthrow him. This follows a recent history of political instability,…
Visit of the Commander of the U.S. Central Command to Kuwait - 2002-09-19
General Tommy Franks of the U.S. Central Command visited Kuwait to meet with military officials, including the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Sheikh…
Meeting of a U.S. Military Official with the Defense Minister of Qatar - 2002-09-19
General Tommy Franks of the U.S. Central Command met with Qatar's Defense Minister to discuss the renovation of a key air base that could support…
End of Negotiations Between Tamil Rebels and Sri Lankan Government - 2002-09-18
The Sri Lankan government and Tamil rebels have ended three days of peace negotiations, with the Tamil Tigers seeking autonomy rather than independence. The talks,…
Sri Lanka's Talks with Tamil Rebel Representatives Conclude
Sri Lankan officials and Tamil Tiger representatives concluded talks aimed at addressing the war-torn economy and repatriating refugees from a 20-year civil war. Another round…
Bombing of Iraqi Air Defense Telecommunications Facilities - 2002-09-15
On September 15, 2002, U.S. and British bombers attacked Iraqi air defense telecommunications facilities in a no-fly zone in southern Iraq in response to ground…
Qatari Foreign Minister Meets with U.S. Military Officials
The Qatari Foreign Minister is meeting with U.S. military officials to discuss military cooperation amid preparations for a new command center potentially aimed at Iraq.…
U.S. Army to Transfer Some Central Command Elements to Qatar
The U.S. Army is moving some Central Command elements to Qatar, a strategic location for potential military action against Iraq. This follows a briefing by…
Transfer of U.S. Central Command to Qatar - 2002-09-12
The U.S. Central Command is relocating key elements to Qatar to establish a new command center for potential military operations against Iraq. This move follows…
Attack on U.S. Special Forces Unit in Afghanistan - 2002-09-12
Unidentified attackers launched a rocket and grenade assault on U.S. special forces in Afghanistan, resulting in no reported casualties. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges…
Extensive Operations Against Al-Qaeda Launched in Southeastern Afghanistan - 2002-09-10
U.S. military operations against Al-Qaeda have begun in southeastern Afghanistan, targeting remnants near the Pakistan border. The operations have resulted in some arrests and seizures…
More Arrests in Germany - 2002-09-10
German police conducted a raid on a Syrian-owned import-export company linked to radical Islamists. The family is accused of facilitating connections with individuals involved in…
German Police Arrest Two Suspects Planning Terrorist Acts Against the U.S.
German police arrested a Turkish man and his American fiancée for allegedly planning a terrorist attack against a U.S. military base in Heidelberg. They were…
Violation of Human Rights of Terrorism Suspects in England - 2002-09-06
Amnesty International has accused the UK government of violating the human rights of terrorism suspects detained under a new anti-terrorism law, citing arbitrary detention and…
Bombing of an Iraqi Air Defense Base by American Bombers - 2002-09-05
American bombers targeted an Iraqi air defense base in response to hostile actions against coalition surveillance aircraft in a no-fly zone. This incident highlights ongoing…
110 Pakistani Prisoners in Afghanistan to Return to Their Country by Air
110 Pakistani prisoners in Afghanistan are set to be released and return home, having been detained for alleged ties to the Taliban. This release comes…
Rocket Hits House in Afghanistan - 2002-09-02
Three rockets fired near a U.S. base in eastern Afghanistan hit a house, resulting in the deaths of five Afghans. U.S. military officials are investigating…
Pakistan Calls for Release of Pakistani Detainees in Guantanamo - 2002-09-02
Pakistan is urging the United States to release Pakistani detainees held in Guantanamo, claiming they are not linked to terrorism. The call comes amid ongoing…
Pakistan Will Not Join Any Military Operations Against Iraq with the U.S.
President Pervez Musharraf announced that Pakistan will not participate in U.S. military actions against Iraq, citing domestic and regional concerns. Additionally, Pakistan hopes for the…
Bashar al-Assad Calls on the Islamic World to Unite Against 'Conspiracy' Against the Middle East
Bashar al-Assad urged the Islamic world to unite against perceived foreign threats to the Middle East during a meeting with Iranian officials. This comes amid…
Two Explosions in Afghanistan Result in 5 Deaths and at Least 20 Injuries - 2002-09-01
Two separate explosions in Afghanistan have resulted in 5 deaths and over 20 injuries. The incidents occurred near the Russian embassy in Kabul and close…