February 2002
Confessions of a Member of the 'Jamaah Islamiyah' Group in Indonesia - 2002-02-28
An Indonesian man confessed to participating in bombings in Manila with an extremist group, Jamaah Islamiyah, but claims ignorance of any ties to Al-Qaeda. He…
Two Leaders of the Movement for Democratic Change in Zimbabwe Charged with Conspiracy and Assassination - 2002-02-28
Two leaders of Zimbabwe's opposition movement have been charged with conspiracy to assassinate President Mugabe, increasing political tensions before upcoming elections. The U.S. has condemned…
Milosevic Requests Conditional Release!
Slobodan Milosevic has requested conditional release from the International Court in The Hague to improve his defense against war crime charges. He claims his fundamental…
Detention of the Designer of Daniel Pearl's Kidnapping in Pakistan Extended
A Pakistani court has extended the detention of Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, the main suspect in the kidnapping of American journalist Daniel Pearl, for another…
Ten Accomplices of George Speight, Leader of the Fiji Coup, Sentenced to Prison
Ten accomplices of George Speight, who led a coup in Fiji, were sentenced to prison for 18 months to three years after Speight's confession of…
Arrest of Muslim Cleric in Britain - 2002-02-22
British police arrested Muslim cleric Abdullah al-Faisal for inciting murder against Jews. He is accused of encouraging his followers to commit violence and is set…
The Trial of Slobodan Milošević for War Crimes Continues in The Hague - 2002-02-22
The trial of Slobodan Milošević for war crimes is ongoing in The Hague, with prosecutors calling more witnesses. A key witness's testimony regarding Kosovo was…
Iranian Arrested at Miami Airport
An Iranian man named Iraj Eftekhari Pour was arrested at Miami Airport for possessing a loaded handgun before his flight to Washington, D.C. While there…
Defense of Slobodan Milosevic Begins at International Criminal Tribunal - 2002-02-21
Slobodan Milosevic has begun his defense at the International Criminal Tribunal, questioning the prosecution's first witness about government policies in Kosovo. He disputes allegations of…
Trial of Three Tunisians Suspected of Ties to Al-Qaeda Terror Network Begins
Three Tunisians are on trial in Milan for alleged connections to Al-Qaeda, accused of criminal activities including arms trafficking and document forgery. This case is…
Trial of Coup Plotters in Cambodia - February 18, 2002
A Cambodian court has started the trial of twenty suspected coup plotters, including an American, charged with terrorism and illegal armed activities. The group, known…
End of the First Day of Milošević's Trial - 2002-02-18
Slobodan Milošević's trial at the UN war crimes tribunal continued with him defending against multiple charges, including genocide. He accused Western powers of instigating the…