February 2002
Confessions of a Member of the 'Jamaah Islamiyah' Group in Indonesia - 2002-02-28
An Indonesian man confessed to participating in bombings in Manila with an extremist group, Jamaah Islamiyah, but claims ignorance of any ties to Al-Qaeda. He…
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Prime Minister of India, Called for Calm - 2002-02-28
A train carrying Hindu activists was set on fire by mobs believed to be Muslim, resulting in significant casualties on both sides. Prime Minister Atal…
Milosevic Requests Conditional Release!
Slobodan Milosevic has requested conditional release from the International Court in The Hague to improve his defense against war crime charges. He claims his fundamental…
Testimony of Eyewitnesses Continues in The Hague Court Against Milosevic - 2002-02-26
Eyewitnesses continue to testify against Slobodan Milosevic in The Hague, detailing horrific war crimes committed in Kosovo. The trial seeks to hold Milosevic accountable for…
Trial of Slobodan Milosevic, Former President of Yugoslavia - 2002-02-26
The trial of Slobodan Milosevic is ongoing in The Hague, focusing on the war crimes committed by Serbs in Kosovo. A doctor testified about a…
Under the Microscope - February 23, 2002
Dr. Nouri Zadeh discussed various pressing issues including the safety of Tupolev aircraft, judicial comments on national matters, threats towards neighboring oil wells in response…
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.…
Concerns of the Minister of Oil of the Islamic Republic
Bijan Namdar Zangeneh, Iran's Minister of Oil, expressed concerns about U.S. restrictions on technology and financial resources, which he claims threaten global oil supply. He…
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…
Establishment of a Permanent Court for War Crimes - 2002-02-22
An alliance is pushing for the establishment of the world's first permanent court for war crimes, which may be ready for its first trials by…
The Trial of Slobodan Milošević for War Crimes Continues in The Hague - 2002-02-22
The trial of Slobodan Milošević for war crimes is ongoing in The Hague, with prosecutors calling more witnesses. A key witness's testimony regarding Kosovo was…
Murder of Daniel Pearl, Abducted Wall Street Journal Reporter - February 22, 2002
Daniel Pearl, a Wall Street Journal reporter, was murdered after being abducted by Muslim extremists in Pakistan. President Bush condemned the act, emphasizing America's commitment…
Defense of Slobodan Milosevic Begins at International Criminal Tribunal - 2002-02-21
Slobodan Milosevic has begun his defense at the International Criminal Tribunal, questioning the prosecution's first witness about government policies in Kosovo. He disputes allegations of…
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…
End of the First Day of Milošević's Trial - 2002-02-18
Slobodan Milošević's trial at the UN war crimes tribunal continued with him defending against multiple charges, including genocide. He accused Western powers of instigating the…
Joint Conference to Prevent Civilizational Clashes - 2002-02-13
European and Islamic foreign ministers convened in Istanbul for a conference aimed at preventing civilizational clashes, with over 70 countries represented. The conference, proposed after…
Israeli Forces Attack West Bank - 2002-02-13
Israeli forces conducted operations in the West Bank, resulting in one Palestinian death and multiple arrests of suspected militants. Tensions escalated with incidents in Jerusalem…