July 2002
Russian President Criticizes Georgia - 2002-07-31
Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized Georgia for failing to stop Chechen separatists from entering Russia. He emphasized that a Georgian shepherd provided the warning instead…
U.S. Defense Secretary: Air Power Alone Cannot Destroy Iraq's Weapons - 2002-07-30
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld emphasized that air strikes alone cannot effectively target Iraq's weapons of mass destruction due to their underground locations and mobile…
Allied Warplanes Bomb Iraqi Military Communications Center - 2002-07-29
Allied warplanes bombed an Iraqi military communications center in response to hostile actions by Iraqi forces. This marks the fifth airstrike by allied forces this…
The Times of London Report on the Investigation Results of the Airstrike on a Wedding Celebration in Afghanistan - 2002-07-29
The U.S. military is accused of potentially concealing evidence regarding an airstrike that killed 48 people at a wedding in Afghanistan. A draft UN report…
4 American Soldiers Injured in Afghanistan - 2002-07-27
Four American soldiers were injured in a surprise attack while on a routine patrol in southeastern Afghanistan. Two Afghan militants accompanying them were killed. This…
Kofi Annan Condemns Civilian Killings of Both Palestinians and Israelis - 2002-07-27
Kofi Annan condemned the killings of civilians by both Palestinians and Israelis amid ongoing violence. This follows recent attacks resulting in civilian casualties on both…
U.S. and U.K. Envoys Visit Indian-administered Kashmir
U.S. and U.K. military envoys are visiting Indian-administered Kashmir to assess tensions that could lead to war between India and Pakistan. The visit includes discussions…
Aung San Suu Kyi Committed to Building Democracy in Burma
Aung San Suu Kyi reaffirmed her commitment to democracy in Burma during a visit to Mon State, emphasizing that the people should determine their own…
Global Human Rights Exchange Report on Afghanistan - 2002-07-21
A U.S.-based human rights organization reports that U.S. airstrikes in Afghanistan have mistakenly killed over 800 civilians since October, attributing this to reliance on flawed…
Five Killed in U.S. Airstrikes in Southern Iraq - 2002-07-19
U.S. airstrikes in southern Iraq resulted in five deaths and 17 injuries, according to Iraqi military sources. The strikes targeted communication facilities of the Iraqi…
Morocco Protests Against Spain - 2002-07-17
Morocco protested against Spain after Spanish forces expelled Moroccan soldiers from a disputed island in the Mediterranean. The conflict arose when Morocco sent troops to…
Terrorist Attack in the West Bank Leaves 7 Dead
A terrorist attack in the West Bank resulted in 7 deaths and 25 injuries, with responsibility claimed by multiple Palestinian militant groups. The attack occurred…
Private Armies in Afghanistan to Be Disbanded - 2002-07-16
The Afghan government has ordered the disbandment of private armies to reduce the power of warlords and establish a national military. President Karzai is collaborating…
Iraqi Dissidents Form War Council
Iraqi dissidents have established a war council in London to coordinate efforts to overthrow Saddam Hussein, led by Major General Tawfiq al-Yasiri. The council aims…
U.S. Military Cooperation with Pakistan to Locate Al-Qaeda Fighters - 2002-07-14
U.S. military and law enforcement agencies are collaborating with Pakistan to track down Al-Qaeda fighters who escaped from Afghanistan. This unprecedented cooperation aims to prevent…
Bombing of Iraqi Military Centers in No-Fly Zone in Southern Iraq - 2002-07-14
U.S. and British warplanes bombed Iraqi military sites in a no-fly zone after Iraq attacked coalition aircraft. The incident resulted in civilian injuries and highlights…
Attack on U.S. Special Forces in Afghanistan - 2002-07-12
U.S. Special Forces were attacked in central Afghanistan, but there were no casualties. This incident follows recent airstrikes that resulted in civilian deaths, though U.S.…
Arrest of Former Dictator of Argentina
Leopoldo Galtieri, former dictator of Argentina, has been arrested for his role in the abduction and execution of political opponents during the Dirty War. This…
Use of Jordanian Territory for Attacks on Iraq Will Not Be Permitted
Jordan has denied reports that it would allow its territory to be used for U.S. military operations against Iraq. Prime Minister Ali Abdur-Rahman emphasized that…
The United States Promises Aid for Reconstruction of Afghanistan's Bombed Area - 2002-07-11
The U.S. has pledged aid for reconstruction in Afghanistan's Urozgan region after a recent airstrike caused civilian casualties. Local reports indicate 50 civilians were killed…
The U.S. Will Pay $2 Million to Compensate Afghan Civilian Casualties
The U.S. has pledged $2 million to support Afghanistan following civilian casualties from an airstrike that killed about 50 people. This payment is framed as…
Completion of U.S. Combat Mission in Afghanistan - 2002-07-08
A report indicates that the U.S. combat mission in Afghanistan is nearing completion, with a shift towards using special forces instead of conventional troops. This…
Completion of U.S. Military Missions in Afghanistan and Ongoing Investigations in Urozgan - 2002-07-07
The U.S. is set to complete its combat missions in Afghanistan, shifting to special forces for future operations against Taliban and Al-Qaeda leaders. Concurrently, investigations…
Bush Expresses Sympathy for Families of Afghan Victims
President Bush conveyed his condolences to the families of Afghan civilians killed in a U.S. airstrike during a call with Hamid Karzai. The airstrike, which…
Civilian Casualties in Afghanistan Due to Erroneous Bombing - 2002-07-06
An airstrike by American forces mistakenly killed 48 Afghan civilians and injured 117 in Urozgan province. Despite this tragedy, U.S. operations against the Taliban and…
Karzai Will Ask Coalition Forces to Coordinate Operations with Afghanistan - 2002-07-05
Hamid Karzai has called for U.S.-led coalition forces to coordinate military operations with Afghanistan's Ministry of Defense to prevent civilian casualties. This request follows an…
The New York Times: Preliminary Plan for Attack on Iraq is Ready - 2002-07-05
The New York Times reports that U.S. military planners have developed a preliminary plan to overthrow Saddam Hussein, involving a multi-directional attack and airstrikes from…
New York Times Report on the Attack on Iraq - 2002-07-05
The New York Times reports that U.S. military planners have drafted a preliminary plan to overthrow Saddam Hussein, involving a multi-directional attack on Iraq with…
US-Afghan Joint Committee Investigating Attack - 2002-07-05
A US-Afghan joint committee is investigating a US airstrike that killed 40 Afghan civilians. President Hamid Karzai is urging the coalition to coordinate with Afghan…
Bombing of Iraqi Air Defense in No-Fly Zone - 2002-07-05
American and British aircraft bombed part of the Iraqi air defense system in a no-fly zone after being threatened. Iraq claims that the attack targeted…
Independence Day in the United States Should Be Celebrated Peacefully - 2002-07-04
President Bush calls for a peaceful celebration of Independence Day amid heightened security following the September 11 attacks. The FBI and military have increased security…
President Bush's Speech - July 4, 2002
President Bush spoke at the first Independence Day celebration following the September 11 attacks, emphasizing patriotism and national unity. He announced that 15,000 immigrants in…
Investigation into Accidental Attack on Wedding Celebration in Urozgan Continues - 2002-07-02
An investigation is underway regarding a U.S. bombing that may have killed between 40 to 100 civilians at a wedding in Urozgan, Afghanistan. The attack…
U.S. Military Officials Reject Afghan Claims - 2002-07-02
U.S. military officials denied Afghan claims of civilian casualties during a wedding celebration when U.S. airstrikes occurred. They stated that the airstrikes targeted perceived threats…
Investigation into Bombing in Southern Afghanistan Continues - 2002-07-02
U.S. military operations in southern Afghanistan may have resulted in civilian casualties during a bombing raid, particularly at a wedding celebration. Reports suggest that between…
Hamas Vows to Avenge the Killing of Mohannad Taher
Hamas has pledged to take revenge for the killing of Mohannad Taher, a senior bomb maker, by Israeli forces in Nablus. This incident highlights ongoing…
Errant Bomb Strikes Wedding Ceremony in Kandahar - 2002-07-01
An American bomb mistakenly struck a wedding in Kandahar, reportedly killing around one hundred people. The Pentagon has acknowledged the incident but cannot confirm the…
Bin Laden is Alive! - 2002-07-01
New evidence indicates that Osama bin Laden was alive in late December 2001, having survived U.S. bombings in Afghanistan. A handwritten note from bin Laden…
Aung San Suu Kyi Returns from Her First Political Trip to Rangoon
Aung San Suu Kyi returned to Rangoon after her first political trip since being released from house arrest, traveling to Mandalay. This trip marked a…