November 2002
Weapon Discovery in Bosnia and Herzegovina - 2002-11-30
Military officials in Bosnia and Herzegovina found significant caches of weapons, including hand grenades and small arms ammunition. NATO-led peacekeepers also discovered eight tons of…
Colombian Right-Wing Paramilitary Army Announces Unilateral and Unlimited Ceasefire Starting December 1
The Colombian right-wing paramilitary army has declared a unilateral ceasefire starting December 1, aiming to begin peace talks with President Alvaro Uribe's government. This development…
Molotov Cocktails Thrown at US Military Base in South Korea - 2002-11-29
Protesters in South Korea reacted to the acquittal of two US soldiers involved in the death of two schoolgirls by throwing Molotov cocktails at a…
Acquittal of Four Indonesians in Human Rights Violation Court - 2002-11-29
An Indonesian court acquitted four senior military and police officers of human rights violations related to the 1999 East Timor violence. This decision highlights ongoing…
In Afghanistan, a Special Forces soldier was shot and wounded by a sniper.
A Special Forces soldier in Afghanistan was shot by a sniper near Gardez, Paktia province. The soldier is in stable condition after surgery and is…
Meeting between King Abdullah and Vladimir Putin - 2002-11-26
King Abdullah of Jordan and Vladimir Putin discussed Iraq, the Middle East, and bilateral relations in Moscow. Putin expressed satisfaction with growing ties, particularly in…
Djibouti as a Hub for the Transfer of U.S. Soldiers and Military Equipment to Kuwait - 2002-11-26
Djibouti is being utilized as a logistical hub for the transfer of U.S. military personnel and equipment to Kuwait in anticipation of a possible conflict…
Dozens of Protesters Forcefully Enter U.S. Military Base in Korea - 2002-11-26
Dozens of South Korean protesters stormed a U.S. military base demanding justice for two girls killed by American soldiers in a traffic accident. The incident…
Lithuania Continues Efforts to Improve Relations with Russia - 2002-11-24
Lithuania is actively working to enhance its relationship with Russia despite its NATO membership invitation. President Valdas Adamkus and Foreign Minister Antanas Valionis emphasize that…
U.S. Navy Destroyer Enters Chinese Waters - 2002-11-24
A U.S. Navy destroyer, the USS Paul Foster, made its first visit to China since tensions rose last year after a spy plane incident. The…
British and American Aircraft Attack Iraqi Mobile Radar Platform in No-Fly Zone in Southern Iraq
British and American aircraft attacked an Iraqi mobile radar platform in a no-fly zone in southern Iraq. The U.S. Central Command reported the use of…
Fifth Attack in the Past Week on Iraqi Military Facilities - 2002-11-22
American and British warplanes have conducted their fifth attack in a week on Iraqi military facilities, targeting telecommunications in response to Iraqi jets entering a…
Release of Several Political Prisoners in Burma - 2002-11-21
The military government of Burma has released several political prisoners, primarily members of Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy. This marks a significant…
How Mobile Missile Launchers Reached Chechen Rebels - 2002-11-21
Russia is concerned about portable anti-aircraft missiles potentially being acquired by Chechen rebels. Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov highlighted recent seizures of mobile missile launchers from…
Prospects for Reconciliation with Opponents in Burma - 2002-11-20
The military government of Burma reports progress in reconciliation talks with democratic opponents, acknowledging the efforts of UN envoy Razali Ismail. Despite his disappointment, Razali…
A Bomb Defused on the Railway Near Prague
A small bomb was defused on the railway near Prague just before President Bush's visit, raising security concerns ahead of the NATO summit. Thousands of…
Iraq's Air Defense Systems Bombed for the Second Consecutive Day
U.S. and allied forces bombed Iraq's air defense systems for the second day in a row following Iraq's firing on their patrol aircraft, which the…
The Role of Leftists in the Tokyo Explosions - 2002-11-19
On November 19, 2002, two explosions occurred near a U.S. military base in Tokyo, likely involving radical leftists. No injuries were reported, but a homemade…
Explosion Near U.S. Military Base in Japan - 2002-11-19
Two explosions occurred near a U.S. military base in Japan, prompting police investigations. Local residents reported the blasts, and a homemade mortar launcher was found…
Bombing Plot in a Hotel in Yemen Foiled
Kuwaiti authorities have arrested Mohsen al-Fadhli, a senior al-Qaeda member, and thwarted a bombing plot targeting a hotel in Yemen used by U.S. military officials.…
Mobile Laboratories for Producing Biological Weapons in Iraq - 2002-11-17
A report suggests that Iraq is hiding mobile laboratories for biological weapons within moving trucks. Iraqi refugees have informed Western intelligence about these labs as…
Ruzali Ismail, UN Special Envoy for Myanmar, has left the country
Ruzali Ismail, the UN Special Envoy for Myanmar, has departed the country after failing to make significant progress in facilitating dialogue between the military government…
Nazi Baghlari's Report: Interview with Mr. Zalmay Rasool, National Security Advisor of Afghanistan - 2002-11-16
The article features an interview with Zalmay Rasool, the National Security Advisor of Afghanistan, addressing significant changes in U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan, incidents of…
U.S. and British Aircraft Attack Iraqi Air Defense - 2002-11-16
U.S. and British aircraft attacked an Iraqi air defense position after being fired upon in a no-fly zone. This incident marks the first confrontation since…
Turkish President Appoints Abdullah Gul as Prime Minister - 2002-11-16
Turkish President has appointed Abdullah Gul as Prime Minister, marking the first non-coalition government in 15 years. Gul's appointment comes as the Justice and Development…
Veterans Day Observance
November 11 is commemorated in the U.S. as Veterans Day, marking the end of World War I and honoring military personnel who died in service.…
President Bush Promises to Defeat Terrorism and Disarm Iraq - 2002-11-12
President Bush vowed to combat terrorism and disarm Iraq during a Veterans Day ceremony. He highlighted the ongoing military engagement of U.S. forces in Afghanistan…
Turkey's New Parliament to Begin Work on November 14
Turkey's electoral board announced the Justice and Development Party's victory in the parliamentary elections, winning 363 seats. The Republican People's Party secured enough votes to…
Success in Anti-Missile Technology - 2002-11-09
The U.S. military successfully tested a high-energy laser to destroy a projectile in New Mexico. This marks a significant advancement in laser technology, previously used…
Protest of One Thousand People in Front of a U.S. Base - 2002-11-07
Over a thousand people protested in front of a U.S. military base in Italy against a potential U.S. attack on Iraq. The demonstration is part…
In Response to Iraq's Air Defense Attack - 2002-11-07
British and American military aircraft bombed Iraqi military facilities in response to an air defense attack. The U.S. Central Command claimed the action was self-defense…
Six Al-Qaeda Members Killed in Car Explosion in Yemen
A car explosion in Yemen killed six Al-Qaeda members, including a key figure linked to a previous attack on a U.S. warship. This incident highlights…
U.S. Defense Secretary: Saudi Arabia's Policy Has Not Changed - 2002-11-05
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld affirmed that Saudi Arabia's policy remains unchanged despite statements from Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal about not allowing base usage…
Human Rights Watch Criticizes Coalition Forces in Afghanistan - 2002-11-05
Human Rights Watch has criticized U.S.-led coalition forces for supporting Ismail Khan, a local governor in Afghanistan accused of human rights abuses. The report highlights…
Russian Defense Minister Announces Delay in Withdrawal of Troops from Chechnya - 2002-11-04
The Russian Defense Minister has delayed the withdrawal of troops from Chechnya following the downing of a military helicopter by separatists, resulting in the deaths…
A Russian Military Helicopter Shot Down Near the Capital of the Separatist Republic of Chechnya
A Russian military helicopter was shot down near Grozny, killing nine soldiers. This incident follows the suspension of troop reduction plans by Russia's Defense Minister.…
Joint Military Exercises of U.S. and Kuwait Forces Near Iraq Border - 2002-11-02
Kuwait has closed a significant area near its border with Iraq to secure joint military exercises with U.S. forces, amid concerns over a potential U.S.…
The US and China Agree to Resume Military Ties
The US and China have reached an agreement to resume military ties that were cut off after a 2001 incident involving a US surveillance plane…