August 2002
A Muslim Separatist Leader in Kashmir Says He Will Not Participate in Elections - 2002-08-31
Shabir Shah, a Muslim separatist leader in Kashmir, has announced he will not participate in the upcoming state elections, claiming that voting is meaningless and…
Shabir Shah Conditions Participation in Kashmir Elections
Shabir Shah has stated that his party will participate in the Kashmir elections if India agrees to discuss the Kashmir issue with elected representatives. This…
Muslim Extremists Attack a Village in Kashmir - 2002-08-24
Muslim extremists attacked a village in Indian-administered Kashmir, killing at least 12 people. The attack occurred shortly before a significant diplomatic meeting between U.S. and…
India's Request to the Democracies of the World - 2002-08-23
India's Deputy Prime Minister has called on global democracies to pressure Pakistan to stop supporting terrorism in Kashmir. This request particularly targets the US and…
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Arrives in New Delhi
Richard Armitage, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, has arrived in New Delhi to address rising tensions between India and Pakistan regarding Kashmir. He will…
Armitage's Visit to India - 2002-08-23
Richard Armitage, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, is in India discussing Kashmir with Indian leaders, who are accusing Pakistan of failing to stop Islamic…
India Rejects Pakistan's Claim of Attack on Military Positions
India has dismissed Pakistan's allegations of an unprovoked airstrike in Kashmir, describing the incident as a routine exchange of fire. This comes as U.S. Deputy…
7 Muslim Militants Killed in Kashmir - 2002-08-18
Seven Muslim militants were killed by Indian forces while attempting to cross from Pakistani-administered Kashmir into Indian-administered Kashmir. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between India…
Indian Prime Minister Accuses Pakistan of Supporting Terrorism - 2002-08-15
Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee accused Pakistan of supporting terrorism while expressing willingness to talk if conditions allow. This accusation comes amid heightened security…
Visit of Indian Foreign Minister to Afghanistan - 2002-08-10
Indian Foreign Minister Yashwant Sinha visited Afghanistan to discuss security and reconstruction with Hamid Karzai. They agreed on a preferential trade agreement, marking the first…