February 2002
Radio Station for Saddam Hussein's Opponents - 2002-02-28
The Bush administration is funding a radio station to support opponents of Saddam Hussein, potentially located in Iraq or Iran. The initiative aims to mobilize…
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,…
Rumsfeld: Military Court Standards Do Not Apply to Anti-Terrorism War Prisoners - 2002-02-28
Donald Rumsfeld announced that decisions regarding the trial of Afghan prisoners in military courts are premature, as standards for these courts may not apply to…
100 Al-Qaeda and Taliban Prisoners on Hunger Strike
Around 100 prisoners from Al-Qaeda and the Taliban at Guantanamo have initiated a hunger strike, starting Wednesday afternoon. This action involves a significant portion of…
Joint Anti-Terrorism Military Exercises Between the U.S. and the Philippines - 2002-02-26
President Gloria Arroyo of the Philippines supports joint military exercises with the U.S. aimed at combating the Abu Sayyaf insurgent group. Approximately 660 U.S. troops…
Colombian President Issues Ultimatum to Rebels
Colombian President Andres Pastrana has ended peace negotiations with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia and ordered military action after a kidnapping incident. The ultimatum…
Palestinians Call for Emergency UN Security Council Meeting
Palestinians have requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting to condemn Israeli attacks following a deadly incident that killed six Israeli soldiers. In retaliation, Israel…
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…
Black Box of Iranian Airlines Plane That Crashed Last Tuesday Found
The black box of an Iranian Airlines plane that crashed last Tuesday has been found by special forces. All 119 passengers and crew are reported…
Arrest of Suspects in the Murder of Abdul Rahman in Kabul - February 18, 2002
Hamid Karzai has vowed to find and punish those responsible for the murder of Abdul Rahman, Afghanistan's Minister of Aviation and Tourism, who was killed…
American Aircraft Based in Turkey Attack Iraqi Air Defense Centers - 2002-02-13
American aircraft launched an attack on Iraqi air defense systems after being fired upon while patrolling a no-fly zone. Turkish Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit expressed…