November 2002
Request from Kurdish Leaders of Iraq to World Leaders - 2002-11-30
Kurdish leaders from Iraq are urging global leaders to support the formation of a united democratic government if Saddam Hussein's regime falls. They are confident…
Demand for Autonomy by Iraqi Kurds - 2002-11-30
Iraqi Kurdish activists in Paris are advocating for autonomy if a U.S. military operation leads to the fall of Saddam Hussein. They argue that a…
French Authorities Question 5 Muslim Extremists
French authorities have detained and are questioning five Muslim extremists, one of whom may have ties to the assassination of Afghan leader Ahmad Shah Massoud.…
Alaa al-Sabbagh was a local leader of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades - 2002-11-27
Two senior Palestinians, including local Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades leader Alaa al-Sabbagh, were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Jenin. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and…
Two Palestinian militant groups intensify their actions
Two Palestinian militant groups, Hamas and Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades, have pledged to increase attacks on Israel following the deaths of their leaders in an explosion…
Over Thirty Militants Arrested During Attack on the West Bank - 2002-11-26
Israeli forces conducted operations in the Gaza Strip and West Bank, arresting over thirty suspected Palestinian militants and clashing with gunmen. The actions included the…
Occupation of Palestinian Homes by Israeli Forces - 2002-11-22
Israeli forces occupied Palestinian homes in Bethlehem following a suicide bombing in Jerusalem that killed 11. The bombing was claimed by Hamas and Islamic Jihad.…
Suicide Attack in Jerusalem Leaves 11 Dead - 2002-11-21
A Palestinian suicide bomber killed 11 and injured many in a Jerusalem bus attack, claimed by Hamas. Israeli PM Ariel Sharon responded by convening a…
Hamas and Islamic Jihad Claim Responsibility for Today's Bombing
Hamas and Islamic Jihad have taken responsibility for a suicide bombing in Jerusalem that resulted in 11 deaths and many injuries. The incident has prompted…
Arrest of Suspect in Planning Attack on a Collective Farm in Israel - 2002-11-15
The Israeli army arrested Muhammad Naife, a suspect in planning an attack on a collective farm. The operation also resulted in the deaths of a…
Security Measures to Protect Red Cross Staff - 2002-11-14
Two Russian Red Cross drivers were kidnapped by masked gunmen in Chechnya while returning from a humanitarian mission. The Red Cross has condemned the act…
Israeli Forces Stationed Near Sheikh Ahmed Yassin's House - 2002-11-14
Israeli forces conducted a military operation near Sheikh Ahmed Yassin's home in Gaza following a Palestinian militant attack. At least two Palestinians were injured, and…
Israeli Forces Enter Nablus - 2002-11-13
Israeli forces have launched an operation in Nablus, arresting at least 30 individuals in response to a Palestinian attack that killed five. Leaders from Hamas…
Russia: War with Chechen Rebels Will Continue Until They Are Driven Out of the Mountains - 2002-11-12
Russia is committed to continuing military operations against Chechen rebels until they are expelled from the mountains. Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov made this statement following…
Chechen Separatist President Ready to Negotiate with Putin
Aslan Maskhadov, the Chechen separatist president, has offered to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has previously dismissed him as a terrorist. This situation…
Putin Rejects Any Dialogue with Chechen Rebel President
Vladimir Putin has rejected any dialogue with Aslan Maskhadov, the Chechen rebel president, despite calls for a political solution to the ongoing conflict in Chechnya.…
Human Rights Groups Rally in Moscow
Russian human rights groups held a conference in Moscow urging the government to start peace talks with Chechen leader Aslan Maskhadov to end the conflict…
Sharon's Government Faces Potential No-Confidence Vote in Parliament
Ariel Sharon's government is facing a potential no-confidence vote in the Israeli Parliament, but he is expected to survive the first round of voting. Concurrently,…
Calendar Day, November 3: Harry Truman's Victory in the Presidential Election - 1948-11-03
On November 3, 1948, newspapers prematurely announced Thomas Dewey's victory over Harry Truman in the U.S. presidential election. The next day, Truman confidently stated that…
The First Female Bus Driver in Iran Begins Work
Masoumeh Balaghi has become the first female bus driver in Iran, marking a notable advancement in gender equality. This change allows women to break traditional…
Russia's Attempt to Arrest Chechen Representative - 2002-11-02
Denmark is withholding the extradition of Chechen representative Ahmad Zakayev to Russia due to insufficient evidence of terrorism. Zakayev was arrested after a conference in…
Shamil Basayev, Commander of Chechen Rebels, Claims Responsibility for Moscow Hostage Crisis - 2002-11-01
Shamil Basayev has taken responsibility for the recent hostage crisis in Moscow and expressed regret to Aslan Maskhadov for not being informed beforehand. The Russian…
Suicide Bombers Are War Criminals - 2002-11-01
A human rights organization has accused Palestinian extremist groups of committing crimes against humanity through suicide bombings in Israel. The report, set to be released,…
Russian Duma Approves Restrictions on Media Coverage of Anti-Terror Operations - 2002-11-01
The Russian Duma has approved new restrictions on media coverage of anti-terror operations, limiting information about government methods and weapons. Critics believe this will hinder…
Human Rights Watch Calls Suicide Bombers War Criminals
Human Rights Watch has declared suicide bombers as war criminals and criticized Palestinian leadership for failing to prevent attacks on Israeli civilians. The Palestinian Authority…