February 2002
U.S. Aircraft Bomb Iraqi Air Defense Positions - 2002-02-28
U.S. aircraft bombed Iraqi air defense positions after being attacked by Iraqi forces in a no-fly zone. This incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region,…
Office of the Unity Consolidation in Tehran Closed
The police have closed the Office of Unity Consolidation in Tehran, a major student organization supporting reforms, following a raid that resulted in the arrest…
State of Emergency Declared in Madagascar - 2002-02-23
A state of emergency has been declared in Madagascar following the Prime Minister's self-declaration as President after winning a majority in the elections. This situation…
President Bush's Talks in South Korea Supporting Korean Unification - 2002-02-22
President Bush is visiting South Korea to discuss North Korea's threats, meeting with President Kim Dae-jung and emphasizing support for Korean unification. The visit is…
In Israel's Retaliatory Attack, 13 Palestinians Killed - 2002-02-22
Israel launched retaliatory military strikes resulting in the deaths of at least 13 Palestinians following the killing of 6 Israeli soldiers. The Al-Fatah group claimed…
Presence of American Soldiers in Saudi Arabia - 2002-02-22
U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld announced that while there will be gradual changes to the U.S. military presence in Saudi Arabia, no major changes…
President Bush on Asian Trip - 2002-02-19
President Bush arrived in Seoul during his Asian trip, facing expected protests over his labeling of North Korea as part of an axis of evil.…
Violence in the Middle East Reaches New Heights - 2002-02-19
Violence in the Middle East escalated following attacks by Palestinian extremists, leading to the deaths of multiple Palestinians and Israelis. Israeli forces responded with airstrikes…
Israeli Forces Attack West Bank - 2002-02-13
Israeli forces conducted operations in the West Bank, resulting in one Palestinian death and multiple arrests of suspected militants. Tensions escalated with incidents in Jerusalem…