September 2002
Israeli Forces Shooting in Palestinian Refugee Camp Leads to Death of 13-Year-Old Boy
Israeli soldiers shot and killed a 13-year-old boy in a Palestinian refugee camp, injuring 25 others, many of whom were students. The incident occurred during…
Russian Army Engaged in Clearing Mountainous Areas Near Chechnya - 2002-09-29
The Russian Army is conducting operations to clear mountainous regions near Chechnya to block rebel escape routes after intense fighting. Russian forces are targeting rebels…
Iraq: The U.S. Destroyed Radar Equipment in Airstrike on Basra Civil Airport - 2002-09-29
The U.S. conducted an airstrike on Basra's civil airport, destroying radar equipment. This incident follows previous attacks by coalition forces in the area. The lack…
In Mexico, Two Generals Charged with Killing 134 People
Two Mexican generals have been charged with the murder of 134 leftist dissidents during the Dirty War. This development is part of President Vicente Fox's…
Moscow May Be Forced to Send Military Forces to Georgia - 2002-09-27
The Russian Defense Minister has indicated that ongoing conflicts with Chechen rebels may lead to military intervention in Georgia. This situation arises from the belief…
UN Secretary-General Calls on Israel to Halt Attacks on Populated Areas in Palestine - 2002-09-27
The UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan urged Israel to cease its military attacks on populated Palestinian areas after a helicopter strike in Gaza killed two and…
Aung San is Ready to Resume Talks with Myanmar's Military
Aung San Suu Kyi has expressed her readiness to restart discussions with Myanmar's military government, emphasizing the importance of cooperation for the sake of the…
Russian Helicopter Crash - 2002-09-26
A Russian helicopter was shot down by Chechen rebels during intense fighting in Ingushetia, resulting in casualties on both sides. This incident highlights the ongoing…
U.S. Military Exercise with Kuwaiti Forces - 2002-09-26
The U.S. is conducting a large-scale military exercise with Kuwaiti forces, starting next week and continuing into October. While the Pentagon claims these exercises are…
Death of Hamas and Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade Activists - 2002-09-26
An Israeli helicopter attack in Gaza killed at least 4 people, including a prominent Hamas activist. The attack targeted a vehicle believed to be associated…
In the Latest Clashes with Maoist Rebels in Nepal - 2002-09-25
In recent clashes in Nepal, at least 24 Maoist rebels were killed by government forces, with reports suggesting higher casualties. The conflict, ongoing since 1996,…
Mobilization of Indian Forces to Prevent Sectarian Violence - 2002-09-25
Indian military forces have been mobilized in Gujarat to prevent further sectarian violence after an attack on a Hindu temple left 30 dead and over…
U.S. Military Forces Headed to Ivory Coast - 2002-09-24
U.S. military forces are deploying to Ivory Coast to protect American citizens, including children in a missionary school, amid escalating conflict between government forces and…
Ivory Coast Commercial Center is Under Government Control - 2002-09-24
Government forces in Ivory Coast have entered the rebel-held city of Bouaké, which had been under rebel control since Thursday. Residents reported gunfire during a…
Israeli Attack on Gaza Strip - 2002-09-24
The Israeli military conducted a nighttime attack on Gaza, resulting in 9 Palestinian deaths and over 20 injuries. The operation targeted armed militants but also…
Israeli Tanks and Armored Vehicles Attack Gaza Strip - 2002-09-24
Israeli forces launched an attack on the Gaza Strip using tanks and helicopters, resulting in casualties among Palestinians. The Israeli military justified the assault by…
Yasser Arafat Continues to Refuse Israel's Request
Yasser Arafat is refusing Israel's demand to provide names of individuals trapped with him in his besieged headquarters. This situation escalated following recent suicide bombings,…
Putin: Assistance to Avalanche Survivors in North Ossetia is a Priority
A massive avalanche in North Ossetia has destroyed a village, killing at least 30 and leaving around 100 missing. Russian President Vladimir Putin has prioritized…
Readiness of American Forces in the Persian Gulf - 2002-09-22
A senior U.S. military official announced that American forces in the Persian Gulf are prepared to take action against Iraq if President Bush gives the…
Two Hundred Marxist Rebels Killed in Colombia - 2002-09-21
Colombia has announced the death of 200 Marxist rebels in airstrikes targeting their camps. The operation was supported by the U.S., which provided military equipment…
Concerns About the Fate of Yasser Arafat - 2002-09-21
Yasser Arafat is under siege in his compound in the West Bank, with Israeli forces attacking it while claiming he is not the target. The…
Attack by Burqa-Clad Men in Kandahar Market - 2002-09-20
Two men in burqas attacked a busy market in Kandahar, injuring two soldiers. The attack highlights ongoing violence in the region, particularly against U.S. forces.…
Pursuit of Al-Qaeda Terrorists in Yemen - 2002-09-19
U.S. military is deploying 800 special operations soldiers to Djibouti to potentially pursue Al-Qaeda terrorists in Yemen, alongside an assault ship stationed nearby. While U.S.…
Arrest of Suspected Taliban Members with Weapons - 2002-09-19
U.S. special forces arrested three suspected Taliban members with a significant weapons cache in southeastern Afghanistan. This operation is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle…
American Pilots Will Also Target Iraq's Command and Control Facilities - 2002-09-17
American pilots have been instructed to target Iraq's command and control facilities in addition to artillery and radar. This change in tactics aims to reduce…
Israeli Forces Remain on High Alert
Israeli military forces are on high alert as life resumes after Yom Kippur. An Egyptian man was shot and killed by Israeli soldiers near a…
Bombing of Iraqi Air Defense Telecommunications Facilities - 2002-09-15
On September 15, 2002, U.S. and British bombers attacked Iraqi air defense telecommunications facilities in a no-fly zone in southern Iraq in response to ground…
Discussions and Meetings Between the People of the Two Koreas - 2002-09-14
North and South Korea are in talks to reconnect their railways and roads, which have been closed for over 50 years since the Korean War.…
Reunion After Fifty Years - 2002-09-13
Hundreds of elderly family members from North and South Korea are reuniting after 50 years of separation for a five-day event in North Korea. This…
Qatari Foreign Minister Meets with U.S. Military Officials
The Qatari Foreign Minister is meeting with U.S. military officials to discuss military cooperation amid preparations for a new command center potentially aimed at Iraq.…
Iraq May Retaliate with Weapons of Mass Destruction if Attacked by the U.S. - 2002-09-13
A U.S. attack on Iraq could lead to retaliation with weapons of mass destruction, according to a strategic study. Analysts warn that Saddam Hussein may…
Military Transfers in Britain - 2002-09-13
The UK is preparing for a significant military transfer of supplies to Southampton, involving thousands of troops, as part of a planned four-week exercise. This…
U.S. Military on Highest State of Alert - 2002-09-12
The U.S. military has been placed on high alert due to potential terrorist threats, particularly around the anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The FAA…
Following the Resignation of All Members of the Palestinian Authority Cabinet - 2002-09-12
All members of the Palestinian Authority cabinet resigned to preempt a vote of no confidence amid political tensions. Yasser Arafat has set a date for…
Extensive Operations Against Al-Qaeda Launched in Southeastern Afghanistan - 2002-09-10
U.S. military operations against Al-Qaeda have begun in southeastern Afghanistan, targeting remnants near the Pakistan border. The operations have resulted in some arrests and seizures…
Recent Movements of Al-Qaeda Members - 2002-09-10
Members of Al-Qaeda are reportedly returning to Afghanistan from Pakistan, posing a threat to the U.S.-backed government of Hamid Karzai. The U.S. military has initiated…
With the Expiration of the Zimbabwean Government's Deadline, 600 Farmers Have Left Their Farms
Approximately 600 white farmers have evacuated their farms in Zimbabwe following a government deadline aimed at redistributing land to landless black farmers. The government's land…
Attack on Iraqi Air Defense Positions in the South - 2002-09-09
U.S. and British warplanes attacked Iraqi air defense positions in southern Iraq, claiming the strikes were defensive against threats to their aircraft in no-fly zones.…
Baghdad Lacks the Capability to Produce Weapons of Mass Destruction
Scott Ritter, a former UN weapons inspector, claims that Iraq cannot produce weapons of mass destruction and that military action against Iraq would be unjustified.…
US Fighters Bomb Air Defense Position in Southern Iraq - 2002-09-06
US fighters conducted an airstrike on an Iraqi air defense position in southern Iraq, targeting command facilities in response to recent Iraqi hostility towards allied…
Bombing of an Iraqi Air Defense Base by American Bombers - 2002-09-05
American bombers targeted an Iraqi air defense base in response to hostile actions against coalition surveillance aircraft in a no-fly zone. This incident highlights ongoing…
The U.S. Will Send Tanks and Armored Vehicles to the Persian Gulf This Month
The U.S. is set to send around 70 tanks and heavy military equipment to Kuwait this month, marking a significant military buildup in the Persian…
The U.S. War on Terror in Afghanistan Is Not Over
Pakistani President Musharraf emphasizes that the U.S. military should not consider leaving Afghanistan yet, as Al-Qaeda remains active. He also stated that while U.S. troops…
Protests by Azerbaijani Military Academy Students - 2002-09-04
Around 2000 students from the Azerbaijan Military Academy protested by leaving the institution due to increased academic demands and reduced free time. This event highlights…
Rocket Hits House in Afghanistan - 2002-09-02
Three rockets fired near a U.S. base in eastern Afghanistan hit a house, resulting in the deaths of five Afghans. U.S. military officials are investigating…
Pakistan Will Not Join Any Military Operations Against Iraq with the U.S.
President Pervez Musharraf announced that Pakistan will not participate in U.S. military actions against Iraq, citing domestic and regional concerns. Additionally, Pakistan hopes for the…
Two Explosions in Afghanistan Result in 5 Deaths and at Least 20 Injuries - 2002-09-01
Two separate explosions in Afghanistan have resulted in 5 deaths and over 20 injuries. The incidents occurred near the Russian embassy in Kabul and close…