August 2002
Georgia Resolves Its Issues Independently
Georgia's President Edward Shevardnadze has declined Russia's offer to send troops to combat Chechen rebels, asserting that Georgia will handle its own issues. The U.S.…
Moscow Says Rebels Have Taken Refuge in Pankisi Gorge - 2002-08-28
Moscow claims that rebels from Chechnya are hiding in the Pankisi Gorge, while Georgia's President Shevardnadze attended a memorial for a local man allegedly killed…
Georgian Forces Move Towards Chechen Border
Georgian forces are advancing towards the Chechen border in response to local demands for security against criminals and terrorists. This military action follows accusations from…
Endangerment of Iraqi and Afghan Refugees - 2002-08-08
Turkish security forces rescued nearly 100 illegal migrants, including 13 Iraqi and Afghan children, who were found dehydrated on a boat in the Aegean Sea.…
Widespread Arrests of Illegal Migrants in Turkey - 2002-08-07
Turkish security forces have conducted widespread arrests of illegal migrants, detaining hundreds suspected of entering the country unlawfully. This includes 453 arrests in Van province…
Meeting of a U.S. Congressional Delegation with the President of Georgia - 2002-08-04
A U.S. congressional delegation met with Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze to discuss democratic cooperation and military training. Concurrently, protests in Indonesia called for the implementation…
U.S. Congressional Delegation Visits Georgia - 2002-08-03
A U.S. Congressional delegation, led by David Dreier, visited Georgia to meet with President Eduard Shevardnadze and discuss continued cooperation for democracy and military support.…