August 2002
Hashim Aghajari's Trial Behind Closed Doors
Hashim Aghajari is on trial in Hamadan for allegedly insulting religious sanctities after calling for religious reforms in a speech. His remarks have sparked protests…
Information Obtained from a Senior Al-Qaeda Member - 2002-08-30
U.S. officials have captured senior Al-Qaeda member Abu Zubaydah, who provided crucial information about suspected terrorists in the U.S. His intelligence has led to the…
The US and Germany Charge Six Men with Terrorist Activities - 2002-08-30
U.S. and German authorities have charged six men with terrorism-related offenses, including an American accused of trying to set up an al-Qaeda camp and four…
Pakistan Rejects Benazir Bhutto's Candidacy for October Parliamentary Elections - 2002-08-30
Pakistan's election officials have denied Benazir Bhutto's candidacy for the upcoming parliamentary elections due to her previous convictions. Bhutto, who has been in exile, plans…
Germany Accuses Moroccan Man of Involvement in September 11 Terrorist Attacks
Germany has accused Monir al-Motassadek, a 28-year-old Moroccan man, of being involved in the September 11 attacks by opening a bank account for one of…
Charges Against a Moroccan Man
A Moroccan man, Amir al-Mutassad, has been charged in Germany for his alleged involvement in the September 11 attacks, accused of aiding in the murder…
FBI Examines Zakariya Moussaoui's Email Account - 2002-08-29
A federal judge in Virginia has ordered the FBI to provide details about the examination of Zakariya Moussaoui's email account, as he is the only…
The U.S. Issues Indictments for Six Muslims
The U.S. has indicted six Muslims, including a citizen, for supporting al-Qaeda's attack plans. This includes charges of aiding in the establishment of a training…
The Number of Prisoners in U.S. Prisons Exceeds 2 Million
The U.S. prison population has surpassed 2 million, with a total of 6.6 million adults involved in the correctional system. This statistic highlights the significant…
Benazir Bhutto Prepares to Participate in Elections
Benazir Bhutto is launching her campaign for the October elections in Pakistan while facing the risk of imprisonment if she returns. Despite legal barriers imposed…
2 Palestinians Killed in West Bank
Two Palestinians were killed in the West Bank, one by Israeli soldiers and another by a Palestinian militant group. The incidents highlight ongoing tensions and…
Expulsion of a Palestinian from the United States - 2002-08-23
Mazen Al-Najjar, a Palestinian accused of terrorist links, was expelled from the U.S. after his student visa expired. He had been detained for four years…
First Court Session of the Occupiers of the Iraqi Embassy - 2002-08-22
Five men occupied the Iraqi embassy in Berlin and took hostages, including the Iraqi ambassador. They are believed to be Iraqi nationals and have claimed…
Occupation of White Farmers' Lands - 2002-08-21
The Zimbabwean government is suppressing white farmers who refuse to vacate their lands, urging landless black citizens to occupy these farms. The U.S. does not…
A Prominent Syrian Opposition Figure Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
Habib Issa, a notable Syrian opposition lawyer, has been sentenced to five years in prison for allegedly threatening the constitution and inciting rebellion. This conviction…
Bomb Explosion at US Consulate in Karachi Under Investigation - 2002-08-19
Three men are facing legal proceedings for a bomb explosion at the US consulate in Karachi that killed 12 Pakistanis. They are linked to a…
First Arrest Warrants for White Farmers - 2002-08-16
Five white farmers in Zimbabwe have been prosecuted for ignoring a government eviction order under President Mugabe's land reform policy. This marks the beginning of…
Trial of White Farmers in Zimbabwe - 2002-08-16
Five white farmers in Zimbabwe are on trial for ignoring a government order to vacate their farms as part of President Mugabe's land reform policy.…
Protests in Venezuela - 2002-08-16
Protests erupted in Caracas as supporters of President Hugo Chavez rallied against the Supreme Court's acquittal of four army officers linked to a failed coup.…
Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian Militant Today
Israeli forces killed Nasser Jarrar, a Hamas militant, during a home demolition in the West Bank, claiming he was planning an attack. This incident follows…
Chavez Says He Respects Supreme Court Ruling
The Venezuelan Supreme Court dismissed charges against military officers involved in an April coup, leading to violent protests from President Chavez's supporters. Chavez, who was…
Conviction of 16 Members of the Falun Gong Movement in Hong Kong - 2002-08-15
Sixteen members of the Falun Gong movement were convicted in Hong Kong for public obstruction and related crimes during a protest against mainland China. This…
Last Police Chief of East Timor and Five Others Acquitted
The Indonesian Human Rights Court acquitted the last police chief of East Timor and five others of human rights violations related to post-independence violence. Abilio…
One of the Leaders of the Intifada Officially Charged in Israel - 2002-08-14
Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Palestinian leader, has been officially charged by Israel for leading attacks against Israeli civilians. His trial is set for September, and…
Leader of the Palestinian Authority's Terrorist Branch Goes to Court - 2002-08-14
Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Palestinian leader, is facing charges in an Israeli court for leading attacks against civilians. His lawyer claims he denies all allegations.…
Georgian Court Ruling Against a Russian Citizen - 2002-08-12
A Georgian court has ordered the detention of Russian citizen David Gazashvili for three months as he is suspected of killing Colonel Igor Zitsov. This…
Cracking Down on International Child Sexual Abuse Network - 2002-08-10
U.S. and European authorities have arrested 20 suspects and rescued 45 children from an international child sexual abuse network. The investigation, which began after a…
Possible Action by the Islamic Revolutionary Court Against IRNA - 2002-08-08
The Islamic Revolutionary Court may take legal action against IRNA for publishing a statement from the dissolved Freedom Movement of Iran, which challenged a court…
Iran's Reformist Parliament Condemns Suppression of Dissent - 2002-08-05
Iran's reformist parliament has condemned the ongoing suppression of dissent by conservative courts, warning that it could lead to a national crisis. The statement highlights…
Fifteenth Arrest in Greece - 2002-08-02
Greek authorities have made their fifteenth arrest related to the November 17 terrorist group, with the latest suspect linked to the assassination of a Turkish…
Supreme Court Ruling of Venezuela - 2002-08-01
The Venezuelan Supreme Court has dismissed the trial of four military officials accused of rebellion and is seeking new proposals for their fate. The ruling…