May 2002
The Aral Sea on the Brink of Drying Up - 2002-05-31
The OSCE has called on its member states to address water issues threatening regional security, particularly concerning the Aral Sea, which is drying up due…
India: Terrorists Want to Enter Indian Kashmir - 2002-05-29
India has raised concerns about a large number of Islamic militants, including Al-Qaeda fighters, allegedly in Pakistan and planning to infiltrate Indian Kashmir. The Indian…
Invitation to the Leaders of India and Pakistan for Dialogue - 2002-05-25
Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited Indian and Pakistani leaders to a regional meeting to address rising tensions. Pakistani President Musharraf is considering the invitation,…
Increased Pressure on Independent Media in Kazakhstan - 2002-05-24
The U.S. State Department has expressed concern over increasing violence against independent media in Kazakhstan, specifically citing attacks on the Respublika newspaper and its staff.…
Roof Collapse at Russian Space Center - 2002-05-13
A roof collapse at the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan resulted in the deaths of six workers, with two others missing. The incident raises concerns…
The Roof of Baikonur Space Base Collapses - 2002-05-13
The roof of the Baikonur space base collapsed, trapping 8 maintenance workers. A rescue team has been sent from Moscow, but survival chances are low.…
The Roof of Russia's Main Spacecraft Launch Facility Collapses
The roof of a hangar at Russia's Baikonur Space Center collapsed, resulting in the deaths of three workers and leaving five others missing. This incident…
May 3: World Press Freedom Day - 2002-05-05
On May 3, the Swiss section of Reporters Without Borders invited women journalists from Kazakhstan, Iran, and Colombia to Geneva to discuss their challenges. This…