February 2002
Rumsfeld: Military Court Standards Do Not Apply to Anti-Terrorism War Prisoners - 2002-02-28
Donald Rumsfeld announced that decisions regarding the trial of Afghan prisoners in military courts are premature, as standards for these courts may not apply to…
44th Grammy Awards - 2002-02-28
The 44th Grammy Awards were held in Los Angeles, where two young Iranian artists won awards. This event highlights the recognition of Iranian talent in…
Colombian President Describes Kidnapping of Presidential Candidate as Abduction of Democracy
Colombian President Andres Pastrana condemned the kidnapping of presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt by leftist rebels, equating it to an attack on democracy. The incident highlights…
Colombian Presidential Candidate Kidnapped by Leftist Rebels - 2002-02-26
Ingrid Betancourt, a Colombian presidential candidate, was kidnapped by leftist rebels, prompting President Andres Pastrana to demand her immediate release. The incident highlights the ongoing…
A Presidential Candidate in Colombia and 4 Others Have Disappeared - 2002-02-24
Ingrid Betancourt, a Colombian presidential candidate, and four others have gone missing in a rebel-controlled area now occupied by government forces. This incident raises concerns…
Hajj Ceremony Held - February 22, 2002
On February 22, 2002, around 2 million Muslim pilgrims participated in the Rami Jamarat in Saudi Arabia, coinciding with the global celebration of Eid al-Adha.…
Burial of Train Accident Victims in Egypt Delayed
The burial of victims from a recent train fire in Egypt has been delayed to allow for further identification of remains. The tragic incident resulted…
President Bush's Congratulatory Message on Eid al-Adha - 2002-02-22
President Bush issued a congratulatory message to Muslims in America for Eid al-Adha, coinciding with the Hajj in Mecca. He emphasized the contributions of American…
Hajj Ceremony - February 22, 2002
Approximately two million Hajj pilgrims are traveling to Arafat in Saudi Arabia to perform religious rituals. The ceremonies began in Mecca and Mina, and despite…
Presence of American Soldiers in Saudi Arabia - 2002-02-22
U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld announced that while there will be gradual changes to the U.S. military presence in Saudi Arabia, no major changes…
The Largest Railway Disaster in Egypt - February 22, 2002
On February 21, 2002, a train fire in Egypt resulted in 361 fatalities, marking the largest railway disaster in the country's history. Relatives of the…
Murder of Eight Hindus in Kashmir - 2002-02-18
On February 17, 2002, armed individuals, suspected to be Muslim separatists, attacked a remote village in Kashmir, killing eight Hindus and injuring six others. This…
Transporting Afghan Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia by Military Aircraft - February 18, 2002
Afghan pilgrims stranded in Kabul for Hajj were flown to Mecca by military aircraft from Britain, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. This operation was organized to…