June 2002
Syrian Writer Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
Habib Saleh, a Syrian pro-democracy writer, has been sentenced to three years in prison for allegedly undermining national unity and opposing the Ba'ath Party. Human…
Letter from a U.S. Congressman to European Union Ambassadors - 2002-06-21
A U.S. Congressman has sent a letter to EU ambassadors expressing opposition to the strengthening of ties with Iran. This reflects ongoing tensions between the…
South Korea Protests to China - 2002-06-14
South Korea has lodged a formal protest with China after a North Korean defector was forcibly removed from its consulate in Beijing. The incident has…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Interview with the Iranian Ambassador to Afghanistan - 2002-06-13
The Iranian Ambassador to Afghanistan, Mohammad Ibrahim Taherian, discusses Iran-Afghanistan relations in an interview with Voice of America. This dialogue highlights the diplomatic engagement between…
India Allows Pakistani Civilian Aircraft to Fly Over Indian Airspace
India has lifted flight restrictions on Pakistani civilian aircraft, allowing them to traverse Indian airspace. This decision comes amid ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan…
Los Angeles Report: Interview with Former US Ambassadors to India and Pakistan - 2002-06-10
The Voice of America conducted interviews with former US ambassadors Nicola Platt and Frank Wisner regarding their experiences in India and Pakistan. This discussion sheds…
Fire at Israeli Embassy - 2002-06-06
A fire completely destroyed the Israeli embassy in Paris but caused no serious injuries. The incident occurred when the embassy was empty, and it is…
Possibility of Increasing Trade Exchanges Between Turkey and Iraq - 2002-06-06
The U.S. Ambassador to the UN announced that changes in sanctions against Iraq will allow Turkey to boost trade with Iraq. This comes after Turkey…
The U.S. Urges Lebanon to Maintain Calm Along Its Border with Israel - 2002-06-05
The U.S. envoy William Burns urged Lebanon to keep its border with Israel calm during discussions with President Emile Lahoud. This call comes amidst ongoing…
Witness Report: The Assassination of 11 French Nationals in Karachi Was the Work of Al-Qaeda - 2002-06-03
Ahmad Zia Massoud claims that the assassination of 11 French nationals in Karachi was orchestrated by Al-Qaeda. This incident highlights the ongoing threat posed by…