May 2002
Appointment of the U.S. Ambassador to Ghana as Chargé d'Affaires in Pakistan - 2002-05-30
The U.S. is appointing Nancy Powell, the ambassador to Ghana, as the temporary chargé d'affaires in Pakistan following the departure of Wendy Chamberlin. This move…
Increased Pressure on Independent Media in Kazakhstan - 2002-05-24
The U.S. State Department has expressed concern over increasing violence against independent media in Kazakhstan, specifically citing attacks on the Respublika newspaper and its staff.…
Fire at Israeli Embassy in France - 2002-05-23
A fire completely destroyed the Israeli embassy in France without causing any injuries. The incident occurred during a time of heightened tensions between Israel and…
Transfer of Exiled Palestinians from Cyprus - 2002-05-21
A Spanish plane will transfer 12 Palestinian extremists exiled by Israel from Cyprus to various European countries. This transfer follows an agreement related to the…
Gunfire Exchange Between India and Pakistan at Kashmir Border - 2002-05-19
India and Pakistan are engaged in heavy artillery exchanges at the Kashmir border for the second day amid rising tensions. Pakistan's Foreign Minister emphasizes the…
Expulsion of Pakistani Ambassador from New Delhi - 2002-05-18
India expelled the Pakistani ambassador amid escalating tensions and heavy artillery exchanges at the Kashmir border, following a deadly bombing that killed 35 people. This…
United Nations Revises Economic Sanctions Against Iraq - 2002-05-15
The UN Security Council has unanimously approved a revision of economic sanctions against Iraq, tightening regulations on military-use items while easing restrictions on civilian goods.…
End of Conference of Leaders of Syria, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia - 2002-05-12
Leaders from Egypt, Syria, and Saudi Arabia held a conference where they called for peace with Israel and support for the Saudi peace initiative. The…
Aung San Suu Kyi Meets with Several Foreign Diplomats
Aung San Suu Kyi met with foreign diplomats after being released from house arrest. This meeting marks a significant step in her efforts to engage…
Seventeenth Middle East History Conference at the University of Chicago - 2002-05-06
The Seventeenth Middle East History Conference will take place at the University of Chicago on May 10-11, 2002, featuring various lectures and discussions on topics…
Aung San Suu Kyi, Leader of Myanmar's Opposition, Released
Aung San Suu Kyi has been released from house arrest after 19 months. This marks a significant moment for Myanmar's pro-democracy movement, as she is…
Following the Dissolution of the UN Investigation Committee, the Security Council Engaged in Consultations - 2002-05-04
The UN Security Council is discussing actions following the dissolution of a committee investigating Israeli military actions in Jenin. Palestinian representatives claim Israel committed war…