June 2002
Al-Qaeda May Use the Internet for Sabotage - 2002-06-28
A report suggests that Al-Qaeda is planning to use the internet for sabotage against U.S. infrastructure. U.S. officials are investigating potential computer system infiltrations by…
Massacre in Congo - 2002-06-28
A UN human rights envoy reported that Rwandan-backed rebels killed at least 150 people in Kisangani, DRC, during a massacre while suppressing a rebellion. The…
Continued Search in Pakistan for Al-Qaeda Remnants - 2002-06-28
Pakistan has sent an additional 100 troops to search for Al-Qaeda militants who recently killed 10 Pakistani soldiers near the Afghan border. The militants are…
IAEA Warns World Governments
The IAEA has issued a warning to world governments about the inadequate security of radioactive materials, noting that over 100 countries lack sufficient protective measures.…
Arrest of Terrorism Suspects in Pakistan - 2002-06-26
The Pakistani police have arrested 52 Islamist extremists suspected of ties to al-Qaeda and involvement in recent bombings, including an attack that killed 12 people…
Revocation of Special Privilege for an Arab Member of the Israeli Parliament - 2002-06-26
The Israeli Parliament has revoked the special access privilege of Arab MP Ahmad Tibi to military zones. This decision, proposed by Likud member Michael Eitan,…
Syrian Writer Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
Habib Saleh, a Syrian pro-democracy writer, has been sentenced to three years in prison for allegedly undermining national unity and opposing the Ba'ath Party. Human…
Polio Has Disappeared from Europe
The World Health Organization has declared that polio has been eradicated in Europe, marking a significant public health achievement. Dr. Mark Danzon emphasized the success…
The Number of British Soldiers in Peacekeeping Forces Will Be Reduced to Several Hundred
Britain plans to cut its troop presence in Afghanistan from 1,700 to several hundred as part of the international peacekeeping force. This decision comes as…
Arrest of a Colombian Rebel Leader
Carlos Bolas, a leader of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, was arrested in Suriname and extradited to the U.S. for drug trafficking charges. This…
Iraq Accuses the US and UK of Sabotaging the Oil-for-Food Program - 2002-06-16
Iraq's government has accused the US and UK of sabotaging the oil-for-food program due to changes in the UN pricing system, which could lead to…
Loya Jirga Elects Hamid Karzai as Head of Afghanistan's Transitional Government - 2002-06-14
The Loya Jirga has elected Hamid Karzai as the leader of Afghanistan's transitional government following decades of conflict. Approximately 1300 members voted for him, while…
Under the Microscope: Progress of the Loya Jirga - 2002-06-12
The Loya Jirga session has commenced successfully with broad cooperation despite initial skepticism. The German Foreign Minister's comments on human rights and terrorism concerning Iran…
Threat of Hunger and Famine for 13 Million People in 6 Southern African Countries - 2002-06-11
The World Food Programme's Executive Director has highlighted the critical situation of hunger affecting 13 million people in Southern Africa during a meeting in Rome.…
International Experts Searching for Deadly Radioactive Materials in Georgia - 2002-06-10
International experts from the IAEA are conducting a search in Georgia for two containers of strontium-90, a radioactive material left over from the Soviet era.…
Hutu Rebels Attack Military Facility
Hutu rebels launched an attack on a military facility in Burundi, causing mass displacement of residents. The incident aligns with a Human Rights Watch report…
Al-Qaeda Affiliated Groups Pose a Threat to Afghanistan's Fragile Stability - 2002-06-04
U.S. special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad warns that Al-Qaeda affiliated groups remain a threat to Afghanistan's stability. He expresses concern over the upcoming Loya Jirga, which…