February 2002
India Will Stand Shoulder to Shoulder with Afghanistan
India has pledged to support Afghanistan in its reconstruction and humanitarian efforts following the Taliban's fall. This commitment was made during Hamid Karzai's visit to…
Martial Law Declared in Madagascar's Capital
Martial law has been declared in Madagascar's capital due to violent clashes over disputed presidential election results. Opposition leader Marc Ravalomanana claims he won the…
South Korean Railway Workers End Strike
South Korean railway workers ended a two-day strike after management agreed to reduce working hours and increase benefits, but the privatization plan remains unchanged. Electrical…
Two American Citizens of Cambodian Descent Sentenced to Prison in Cambodia - 2002-02-28
Nineteen individuals, including an American citizen of Cambodian descent, have been sentenced in Cambodia for alleged ties to a terrorist group. The group is linked…
Office of the Unity Consolidation in Tehran Closed
The police have closed the Office of Unity Consolidation in Tehran, a major student organization supporting reforms, following a raid that resulted in the arrest…
New Wave of Violence in Nablus - 2002-02-28
A new wave of violence erupted in Nablus, with Israeli helicopters attacking a refugee camp and a Palestinian female suicide bomber injuring Israeli police. This…
100 Al-Qaeda and Taliban Prisoners on Hunger Strike
Around 100 prisoners from Al-Qaeda and the Taliban at Guantanamo have initiated a hunger strike, starting Wednesday afternoon. This action involves a significant portion of…
Kofi Annan Calls for Expansion of International Peacekeeping Mission in Afghanistan - 2002-02-28
Kofi Annan urged the expansion of the UN peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan, warning that the withdrawal of troops could lead to chaos. The UN will…
China Issues Warning to Taiwan - 2002-02-26
China has issued a warning to Taiwan regarding the naming of its representative offices abroad. In response, Taiwan's President Chen Shui-bian has called for official…
Stalled Negotiations Between China and Taiwan - 2002-02-26
Taiwan's President Chen Shui-bian has called on China to resume stalled negotiations through official meetings to address disputes. He is willing to send representatives to…
Israel Threatens to Respond with Retaliation - 2002-02-26
Israel has threatened retaliation after two Israelis were killed and ten others injured in separate shootings. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon emphasized the need for protective…
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…
Clues Regarding a Russian Arms Dealer and the Taliban - 2002-02-26
U.S. and European investigators have uncovered links between Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout and the Taliban, as well as al-Qaeda. Documents found in Afghanistan reference…
German Soldiers in Afghanistan - 2002-02-25
German special forces are deployed in Afghanistan to search for Al-Qaeda fighters, marking the first large-scale military operation abroad since WWII. Approximately 3,900 German soldiers…
End of the Siege of Yasser Arafat's Headquarters - 2002-02-25
The Israeli army has lifted the siege on Yasser Arafat's headquarters in Ramallah but continues to restrict his movement. Javier Solana of the EU emphasizes…
Meeting of Center-Left Government Leaders in Stockholm - 2002-02-24
Eleven center-left leaders met in Stockholm to address terrorism and its root causes, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation. Key figures included Tony Blair, Lionel…
Andrés Pastrana's Visit to the City of San Vicente, Colombia - February 24, 2002
President Andrés Pastrana visited San Vicente, a city recently freed from rebel control, where he was celebrated as a hero. The visit comes after peace…
The Body of Jonas Savimbi, Leader of the UNITA Rebel Group in Angola, Identified - 2002-02-24
Jonas Savimbi, the leader of the UNITA rebel group in Angola, was confirmed dead after a clash with government forces. His death marks the end…
State of Emergency Declared in Madagascar - 2002-02-23
A state of emergency has been declared in Madagascar following the Prime Minister's self-declaration as President after winning a majority in the elections. This situation…
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…
Angola Displays Body of Jonas Savimbi - 2002-02-23
Angola announced the public display of Jonas Savimbi's body after claiming he was killed by government forces. The news has not been independently verified, and…
Colin Powell Welcomes Saudi Proposal to End Stalemate in the Middle East - 2002-02-23
Colin Powell has expressed support for a Saudi proposal aimed at resolving the Middle East stalemate, contingent on Israel withdrawing from territories occupied in 1967.…
Angolan Officials Plan to Present Reasons for the Death of UNITA Rebel Leader
Angolan officials plan to present reasons for the death of Jonas Savimbi, the UNITA rebel leader, who was reportedly killed in a battle with government…
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…
Wife of Imprisoned Chinese Dissident Appeals to President Bush
He Xintong, the wife of imprisoned Chinese dissident Xu Wenli, has appealed to President Bush to advocate for her husband's release during his visit to…
Second Attack on British Troop Patrol in Afghanistan - 2002-02-22
A second attack on British troops in Afghanistan occurred, with no reported casualties. This incident follows a previous shooting that resulted in one death, highlighting…
Fate of the Kidnapped Journalist
Fahd Naseem, a suspect in the kidnapping of journalist Daniel Pearl, confessed to sending emails about the abduction and meeting the main suspect, Ahmed Omar…
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…
Fresh Clashes Between Tamil Rebels and the Sri Lankan Government - February 22, 2002
Fresh clashes erupted between Sri Lankan naval forces and Tamil rebels, resulting in one sailor's death. This conflict occurs as both parties prepare for peace…
215 Confirmed Dead in Train Fire South of Cairo
A tragic train fire in Egypt has resulted in the deaths of 215 people, with investigations ongoing into the cause of the blaze, believed to…
A New Wave of Violence Between Israel and Palestine Has Begun - 2002-02-22
A new wave of violence has erupted between Israelis and Palestinians, resulting in 15 deaths over 24 hours. The conflict escalated following the deaths of…
Ten Accomplices of George Speight, Leader of the Fiji Coup, Sentenced to Prison
Ten accomplices of George Speight, who led a coup in Fiji, were sentenced to prison for 18 months to three years after Speight's confession of…
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…
Turkish Police Arrest Three Arab Men on Suspicion of Plotting Attack on Israel
Turkish police have arrested three Arab men, identified as two Palestinians and one Jordanian, for allegedly plotting an attack on Israel. They reportedly received training…
New Israeli Attack on Palestinians - 2002-02-19
Israeli forces launched a series of attacks on Palestinians in response to previous violence, resulting in numerous casualties. The incidents involved airstrikes and ground assaults…
Iran-Afghanistan Relations - February 19, 2002
Iran's Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi announced that none of the 100 individuals arrested at the border with Afghanistan and Pakistan are linked to Al-Qaeda, and…
Violence in the Middle East Reaches New Heights - 2002-02-19
Violence in the Middle East escalated following attacks by Palestinian extremists, leading to the deaths of multiple Palestinians and Israelis. Israeli forces responded with airstrikes…
Iranian Government Rejects US Accusations - 2002-02-19
The Iranian government, represented by Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi, has rejected US accusations of harboring Al-Qaeda members among recently detained individuals at its borders. Kharrazi…
Turkey and Al-Qaeda - 2002-02-19
Turkish police arrested three Arab men suspected of planning an attack on Israel. The suspects, identified as two Palestinians and one Jordanian, allegedly received training…
A Palestinian Suicide Attack on an Israeli Army Base Thwarted - 2002-02-18
Israeli police thwarted a Palestinian suicide attack on an army base, resulting in the death of one attacker and injuries to five others. The Al-Aqsa…
State of Alert in Nepal - February 18, 2002
A deadly attack by Maoist rebels in Nepal has resulted in at least 133 deaths, prompting the government to declare a state of alert and…
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…
Opening of the Afghan Embassy in the United Arab Emirates - 2002-02-13
Hamid Karzai has reopened the Afghan embassy in the UAE, signifying improved diplomatic relations. The UAE was one of the few countries that recognized the…