January 2003
German Court Sentences Merchant to Five Years in Prison for Selling Equipment to Iraq - 2003-01-31
A German court has sentenced Bernd Schompeter to five years in prison for selling drilling equipment to Iraq, which could be used for military purposes.…
Inspectors Submit Their Report to the Security Council on Monday - 2003-01-26
High-ranking UN weapons inspectors are set to present their findings on Iraq's compliance with disarmament to the Security Council. Key figures include Hans Blix and…
Progress in Iraq-Kuwait Talks - 2003-01-19
The UN has reported notable progress in discussions between Iraq and Kuwait regarding missing persons from the Gulf War, particularly concerning an American pilot. The…
Seizure of Military Equipment Shipment to Iraq in Lebanon - 2003-01-14
Lebanese customs seized a military equipment shipment intended for Iraq, arresting two Lebanese nationals. Additionally, two German traders are on trial for illegally selling technology…
Hans Blix Visits Several Locations in Iraq - 2003-01-14
Hans Blix, head of the UN weapons inspection team, visited Iraq to expand inspections with U.S. and British intelligence support. President Bush expressed frustration over…
Turkish Prime Minister's Visit to Saudi Arabia - 2003-01-11
Turkish Prime Minister Abdullah Gul visited Saudi Arabia to discuss preventing a U.S.-led war in Iraq, emphasizing the responsibility of Middle Eastern countries to avoid…
According to Palestinian reports, more than half of them reside outside the occupied territories - 2003-01-09
A Palestinian report reveals that over half of the Palestinian population lives outside the occupied territories, with a significant number in Jordan. This demographic shift…
Iraqi and Kuwaiti Officials Discuss Disappearance of Hundreds During Kuwait Occupation
Iraqi and Kuwaiti officials have engaged in discussions regarding the fate of hundreds missing since the 1991 occupation of Kuwait. Kuwait demands accountability from Iraq…
Britain to Send 14 Fighter Jets to Jordan Later This Month
Britain is sending 14 fighter jets to Jordan as part of its preparations for the US-led war against Iraq. This announcement follows the deployment of…
Jordanian Court Upholds Death Sentence for Raed Hijazi
A Jordanian court has confirmed the death sentence for Raed Hijazi, who was convicted of plotting attacks against American and Israeli targets. This ruling follows…
Turkish Prime Minister's Visit to Arab Countries - 2003-01-04
Turkish Prime Minister Abdullah Gul is visiting Arab countries, starting with Syria, to discuss the Iraq crisis. He believes the situation can be resolved without…
Turkish Prime Minister Abdullah Gul to Visit Three Arab Countries
Turkish Prime Minister Abdullah Gul is set to visit Syria, Egypt, and Oman to discuss the deadlock between Iraq and the U.S. amid concerns over…