October 2002
Conviction for Arms Smuggling for Palestinians - 2002-10-24
A Jordanian court has convicted four men for smuggling arms to Palestinians in the West Bank, sentencing them to prison and hard labor. Four others…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: The First Female Judge in Egypt - 2002-10-19
Farouk Saif al-Nasr, Egypt's Minister of Justice, announced the upcoming appointment of a woman as a judge, marking a historic milestone for gender representation in…
U.S. Representative's Trip to the Middle East - 2002-10-19
William Burns, a senior U.S. diplomat, began a two-week trip to the Middle East, meeting with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to discuss the Iraq crisis…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Cairo Film Festival - 2002-10-17
The Cairo Film Festival opened with an Egyptian film that has a politically critical theme. This choice highlights the festival's engagement with political discourse. It…
Israeli Officials Release 8 Egyptian Sailors - 2002-10-15
Israeli authorities released 8 Egyptian sailors detained for smuggling weapons to Palestinians. The incident involved a ship intercepted in the Red Sea carrying arms allegedly…
Palestinians Say Israeli Soldiers Killed a 4-Year-Old Boy - 2002-10-13
Israeli soldiers allegedly killed a 4-year-old Palestinian boy in Rafah, Gaza, during an explosion intended to destroy smuggling tunnels. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and…
Report by Shahid: Jack Straw's Trip to France, Egypt, and Iran - 2002-10-08
Jack Straw, the British Foreign Secretary, undertook a diplomatic trip to France, Egypt, and Iran. The visit is noteworthy as it reflects Britain's engagement with…
German Authorities Raided Homes of Suspected Islamic Militants
German authorities conducted raids on homes of suspected Islamic militants who were allegedly planning a terrorist attack. Five members from Cottbus were identified, while Italian…