June 2002
Harassment of Trade Union Members Increasing Worldwide - 2002-06-18
A recent report highlights a global increase in harassment of trade union members, particularly in Latin America, where Colombia remains a dangerous place for workers.…
EU Assistance for Afghan Refugees' Return Costs - 2002-06-17
The European Union has committed nearly nine million dollars to help Afghan refugees return home, raising its total aid to twenty-six million dollars. This funding…
Germany Report: Combating Human Trafficking - 2002-06-15
Ministers from EU member states convened in Brussels to address human trafficking and illegal migration into Europe. This meeting highlights the ongoing challenges faced by…
NATO Secretary General Calls for Coordination in Response to Terrorism
NATO Secretary General George Robertson emphasized the need for member and non-member countries to coordinate their responses to terrorism. U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld…
NATO Calls for More Active Role of Its Members in the Fight Against Terrorism
NATO Secretary General George Robertson has called for member countries to take a more active role in fighting terrorism during a recent defense ministers' meeting.…
U.S. Defense Secretary's Warning to NATO Member Countries - 2002-06-07
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld warned NATO members about the heightened threat of terrorist attacks using weapons of mass destruction during a meeting in Brussels.…
Review of NATO Treaty - 2002-06-06
NATO defense ministers are meeting in Brussels to review the treaty for better counter-terrorism effectiveness, with U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld advocating for European military…
Start of NATO's Two-Day Meeting in Brussels - 2002-06-06
NATO defense ministers have convened in Brussels to discuss protection against weapons of mass destruction. The meeting highlighted the importance of the alliance's capabilities in…
U.S. and U.K. Pressure on India and Pakistan Regarding Kashmir Dispute - 2002-06-05
U.S. and U.K. officials are pressuring India and Pakistan to avoid conflict over Kashmir. This comes amid rising tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations. The…
US Defense Secretary Says India-Pakistan Tensions Have Diverted Attention from Anti-Terrorism Efforts
US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld highlighted that tensions between India and Pakistan have shifted focus away from anti-terrorism efforts, although they have not yet negatively…