May 2002
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Interview with the Spokesperson of the Afghan Foreign Ministry - 2002-05-31
A conference took place in Pakistan focused on the oil pipeline project connecting Turkmenistan to Pakistan via Afghanistan, involving leaders from all three nations. This…
Arrest of 85 Suspects Linked to Al-Qaeda and Islamic Jihad Network in Yemen - 2002-05-31
Yemeni police have arrested 85 individuals suspected of ties to Al-Qaeda and Islamic Jihad. This follows claims by the Speaker of Parliament that hundreds or…
Sentence of Those Involved in the Forouhar Murders Reduced
A military court in Iran has reduced the death sentences of two former Ministry of Intelligence officials involved in the murders of political dissidents Dariush…
The Leader of the Catholics Worldwide Arrives in Azerbaijan
Pope John Paul II has arrived in Azerbaijan for a five-day visit aimed at promoting religious tolerance and addressing the long-standing conflict between Azerbaijan and…
Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Yemen
A Yemeni man, Samer Yahya Odeh, was sentenced to ten years in prison for throwing a grenade at the U.S. embassy shortly after a visit…
U.S. Forces Enter Yemen to Combat Terrorism - 2002-05-16
U.S. forces have entered Yemen and Georgia to train local military in counter-terrorism efforts, with a focus on potential Al-Qaeda operatives in both regions. Approximately…
Explosion on the Outskirts of Sana'a, the Capital of Yemen - 2002-05-10
A small explosion occurred near the home of Yemen's Prime Minister in Sana'a, causing no injuries. A group sympathetic to Al-Qaeda has claimed responsibility for…