February 2002
Confessions of a Member of the 'Jamaah Islamiyah' Group in Indonesia - 2002-02-28
An Indonesian man confessed to participating in bombings in Manila with an extremist group, Jamaah Islamiyah, but claims ignorance of any ties to Al-Qaeda. He…
Colombian President Describes Kidnapping of Presidential Candidate as Abduction of Democracy
Colombian President Andres Pastrana condemned the kidnapping of presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt by leftist rebels, equating it to an attack on democracy. The incident highlights…
Training of Afghanistan's Future National Army - 2002-02-26
The British-led peacekeeping force has commenced training the first unit of Afghanistan's future national army in Kabul. This initiative aims to create a 600-member force…
Colombian Presidential Candidate Kidnapped by Leftist Rebels - 2002-02-26
Ingrid Betancourt, a Colombian presidential candidate, was kidnapped by leftist rebels, prompting President Andres Pastrana to demand her immediate release. The incident highlights the ongoing…
Afghanistan Removed from List of Drug-Producing Countries - 2002-02-26
President Bush has removed Afghanistan from the list of drug-producing countries to facilitate aid for its reconstruction post-Taliban. This decision reflects U.S. interests in stabilizing…
General Myers: The Afghan Government Must Be Allowed to Gain Governance Capability - 2002-02-25
General Myers emphasized the necessity for the Afghan government to build its governance capabilities, reflecting on the influence of neighboring countries in Afghanistan's stability. This…
Nazi Baghlari's Report: Afghanistan and Its Neighbors - 2002-02-25
Nazi Baghlari discusses the diplomatic and political relationships between Afghanistan and its neighboring countries, highlighting the complexities and challenges faced in the region. The report…
German Soldiers in Afghanistan - 2002-02-25
German special forces are deployed in Afghanistan to search for Al-Qaeda fighters, marking the first large-scale military operation abroad since WWII. Approximately 3,900 German soldiers…
A Presidential Candidate in Colombia and 4 Others Have Disappeared - 2002-02-24
Ingrid Betancourt, a Colombian presidential candidate, and four others have gone missing in a rebel-controlled area now occupied by government forces. This incident raises concerns…
Bush Urges China to Embrace Democracy, Social Tolerance, and Religious Freedom in Beijing Speech
President Bush delivered a speech at Tsinghua University in Beijing, calling for China to adopt democracy and religious freedom. He met with Premier Zhu Rongji…
Ceasefire in Sri Lanka Continues - 2002-02-23
A ceasefire agreement has been implemented in Sri Lanka between government forces and Tamil rebels, mediated by Norway, allowing for the first direct peace negotiations…
President Bush Leaves China for the United States - February 23, 2002
President Bush concluded his week-long trip to Asia, leaving China for the U.S. He visited the Great Wall and met with students, expressing hopes for…
Changes to Voice of America Programming - February 22, 2002
Voice of America announced changes to its programming schedule effective December 1, 2002. The evening program will now air for three hours in Washington, while…
Afghans Angered by the Killing of an Afghan by British Peacekeeping Forces - February 22, 2002
British peacekeeping forces shot at a vehicle carrying a pregnant Afghan woman, resulting in the death of her brother-in-law. The incident has caused significant anger…
Message from the King of Nepal on Democracy Day - 2002-02-19
On Democracy Day, the King of Nepal urged Parliament to extend a state of emergency due to rising concerns over security and political stability amid…
Following the Killing of an Afghan, Two British Soldiers Returned to Their Country
Two British soldiers were returned to the UK following the killing of an Afghan civilian during a shooting incident. The incident has sparked outrage among…