July 2002
The United States Says UN Security Council Resolution Must Condemn Both Sides
The U.S. insists that any UN resolution on the Middle East conflict must condemn both Palestinian suicide bombers and Israeli actions. John Negroponte emphasized that…
Kofi Annan Condemns Civilian Killings of Both Palestinians and Israelis - 2002-07-27
Kofi Annan condemned the killings of civilians by both Palestinians and Israelis amid ongoing violence. This follows recent attacks resulting in civilian casualties on both…
U.S. Congress Representatives Call for Leadership Change in Iran - 2002-07-26
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is pushing for a resolution to support regime change in Iran, citing the nuclear threat Iran poses. This initiative…
Israel Heavily Criticized at United Nations Security Council Meeting
The United Nations Security Council criticized Israel for an airstrike in Gaza that killed 15 Palestinians, including a Hamas leader. Arab diplomats called for a…
Agreement Between the Sudanese Government and Rebels to End Civil War - 2002-07-23
The Sudanese government and southern rebels have signed a temporary peace agreement aimed at ending a 19-year civil war. The U.S. and UN have expressed…
UN Security Council Strengthens Arms Embargo Against Somalia - 2002-07-23
The UN Security Council has unanimously reinforced the arms embargo against Somalia due to concerns about the country becoming a base for criminal activities. The…
The 'Customary' and 'Religious' Right to Misconduct Against Women Has Been Legalized!
The Expediency Discernment Council of Iran has approved a legal clause that limits women's rights to request divorce based on specific instances of hardship, including…
British Foreign Secretary Visits to Reduce Tensions Between India and Pakistan
British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw is in India to address tensions between India and Pakistan regarding Kashmir. He noted that while relations remain strained, there…
Workers' Protest Turned Violent
Thousands of workers protested in Tehran against a government decision increasing employer powers, leading to a violent incident where windows and doors were broken. The…
Morocco Protests Against Spain - 2002-07-17
Morocco protested against Spain after Spanish forces expelled Moroccan soldiers from a disputed island in the Mediterranean. The conflict arose when Morocco sent troops to…
American Peacekeepers Temporarily Exempted from Possible Prosecution by International Criminal Court
The UN Security Council has passed a resolution temporarily exempting American peacekeepers from prosecution by the International Criminal Court. This decision, supported by the US,…
U.S. Secretary of State to Visit India and Pakistan Soon - 2002-07-10
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell is set to visit India and Pakistan to ease nuclear tensions and promote dialogue over Kashmir. President Bush supports…
Tariq Aziz: Washington Cannot Decide on the Removal of the President of Iraq
Tariq Aziz asserted that the U.S. has no authority to remove the Iraqi president, emphasizing Iraq's readiness to defend against what it calls American aggression.…
Meeting of Kofi Annan, UN Secretary-General, and Naji Sabri, Iraqi Foreign Minister - 2002-07-05
Kofi Annan and Naji Sabri met in Vienna to discuss the return of UN weapons inspectors to Iraq. The talks aim to establish conditions for…
End of Another Round of Negotiations Between the United Nations and Iraq - 2002-07-05
Kofi Annan and Naji Sabri concluded their first round of talks regarding Iraq's compliance with UN resolutions. The discussions were serious, but no decision was…
Third Round of Talks for the Return of UN Weapons Inspectors to Iraq - 2002-07-04
UN and Iraqi officials are engaged in talks about the return of weapons inspectors to Iraq, despite US calls for regime change. Kofi Annan emphasizes…
Discussions on the Return of Inspectors to Iraq - 2002-07-04
Kofi Annan is meeting with Iraqi Foreign Minister Naji Sabri to discuss the return of UN weapons inspectors to Iraq. While Annan hopes for positive…