September 2002
Washington Representative in Congress: UN Sanctions Against Iraq Have Caused Significant Harm to the People
Three Democratic Congress members visiting Iraq argue that war is not the solution to the weapons issue and highlight the severe impact of UN sanctions…
Three Members of Congress Visit Baghdad - 2002-09-27
Three Democratic members of the U.S. Congress visited Baghdad to seek a peaceful resolution to tensions between Washington and Iraq. This visit follows previous trips…
The European Union Urges Israel to Withdraw Its Forces from Ramallah - 2002-09-25
The European Union has called on Israel to withdraw its forces from Ramallah, where Yasser Arafat's headquarters is located. This request comes amid ongoing violence…
European and Asian Leaders Welcome the End of North Korea's Isolation - 2002-09-23
Leaders from Europe and Asia expressed strong support for North Korea's steps towards ending its long-standing political isolation. Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and South…
Nazi Baghlari's Report: The Fate of Afghan Migrants in Europe - 2002-09-22
European Union member states have decided to target Afghan refugees in response to voter pressure to address illegal migration. This decision affects approximately one hundred…
Germans Go to the Polls Today to Elect New Parliament Representatives - 2002-09-22
Germans are voting today for new parliament representatives amid economic concerns and potential U.S. military action in Iraq. Chancellor Gerhard Schröder's Social Democratic Party is…
Europe Criticizes Israel Over Three-Day Siege of Yasser Arafat's Headquarters - 2002-09-22
Europe, particularly France, has condemned Israel's three-day siege of Yasser Arafat's headquarters, calling for an immediate end to what they describe as a horrific situation.…
Torture in Turkey Continues - 2002-09-19
Amnesty International reports that torture persists in Turkey despite legal reforms. The EU is considering Turkey's membership application, with negotiations potentially starting in December. This…
Czech Cabinet Crisis Ends - 2002-09-18
The Czech coalition government resolved its recent crisis by signing an agreement among the Social Democrats, Freedom Union, and Christian Democrats to support government initiatives…
Spain Welcomes Arrest of ETA Leaders in France - 2002-09-17
Spain has expressed approval of the French police's arrest of two ETA leaders, Juan Antonio Olarra and Anhoa Maguisa, which is seen as a significant…
Two Basque Militants Arrested
French police arrested two senior leaders of the Basque separatist group ETA during a joint operation with Spanish security forces. This is seen as a…
Bush: Russia's pursuit of Chechen militants should not threaten Georgia's sovereignty - 2002-09-15
President Bush emphasized that Russia's actions against Chechen militants should respect Georgia's sovereignty. He urged Georgian officials to take action against the militants themselves while…
Meeting of the U.S. Attorney General with European Counterparts - 2002-09-14
U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft met with justice ministers from 15 EU countries in Copenhagen to discuss enhanced cooperation in the fight against terrorism. Key…
Europe's Reaction to President Bush's Statements - 2002-09-13
The European Union has expressed support for President Bush's commitment to work with the UN on disarming Iraq. German Chancellor Schröder supports this cooperation but…
Commemoration of September 11 in Europe - 2002-09-11
European countries held memorials for the victims of the September 11 attacks, with notable participation from British officials and the public. A minute of silence…
Leaders of Two Major Kurdish Groups in Iraq Sign Reconciliation Agreement - 2002-09-10
Massoud Barzani and Jalal Talabani, leaders of the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan respectively, signed a reconciliation agreement aimed at fostering…
European Union Disagreements Over Iraq - 2002-09-10
The European Union is experiencing internal disagreements regarding the approach to Iraq, with Romano Prodi opposing a U.S. military attack without UN approval. Meanwhile, British…
Arrest of White Farmers in Zimbabwe - 2002-09-08
The Zimbabwean government is enforcing land redistribution by ordering white farmers to vacate their farms or face arrest. Despite a court ruling halting evictions, many…
Ariel Sharon: For the First Time, an Opportunity to Move Towards Peace with the Palestinians - 2002-09-05
Ariel Sharon expresses optimism about negotiating peace with Palestinians who reject terrorism, while a Palestinian official claims his words are a facade for military actions.…
Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia Welcome EU Peace Plan
Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia have expressed support for the EU's 'Roadmap' peace plan aimed at establishing a Palestinian state by 2005. Jordan's Foreign Minister…
Amnesty International Criticizes the European Union
Amnesty International has condemned EU members for planning to exempt Americans from the International Criminal Court's jurisdiction through bilateral agreements with the U.S. This criticism…
President Bush Meets with Union Leaders - 2002-09-02
President Bush met with union leaders on Labor Day to gain their support ahead of the November elections. This meeting is significant as it could…
Europe: Iraq Must Immediately Allow UN Weapons Inspectors to Return
The European Union's foreign ministers are urging Iraq to allow UN weapons inspectors to return immediately to investigate weapons of mass destruction. This demand follows…