April 2002
Tenth Anniversary of the Fall of the Soviet-Backed Government in Afghanistan - 2002-04-28
A ceremony was held in Afghanistan to mark the tenth anniversary of the fall of the Soviet-backed government, featuring a military parade and a visit…
Status of the U.S. Anti-Terrorism War - April 25, 2002
Donald Rumsfeld is on a trip to assess the U.S. anti-terrorism efforts in Afghanistan and Central Asia, meeting with American forces and thanking regional allies.…
U.S. Defense Secretary's Visit to the Region - 2002-04-25
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is visiting Afghanistan and nearby Central Asian countries to assess the U.S.-led war on terrorism and meet with American troops.…
Arrest of 94 Workers at Airports in the Washington Area - 2002-04-24
Ninety-four workers were arrested at two Washington-area airports for allegedly fraudulently obtaining airport security badges. U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft emphasized the government's commitment to…
Deployment of Two Thousand American Soldiers to the Philippines - 2002-04-19
The U.S. is sending over 2,000 soldiers to the Philippines for joint military exercises aimed at improving the capabilities of Philippine forces for UN peacekeeping.…
Sale of Eight American Radars to India - 2002-04-18
The U.S. is selling eight long-range radars to India for $150 million, marking the first arms deal between the two countries in over a decade.…
Death of Canadian Soldiers - 2002-04-18
An American jet mistakenly bombed Canadian soldiers during joint exercises in Afghanistan, resulting in four deaths and eight injuries. This incident prompted condolences from U.S.…
Several American Soldiers Killed in Kandahar Explosion - 2002-04-15
An explosion near Kandahar, Afghanistan, resulted in the deaths of several American soldiers, with reports indicating at least four fatalities. The incident was described as…
The Most Successful Air War in American History - 2002-04-10
The U.S. Navy reports that the air war in Afghanistan against the Taliban and Al-Qaeda is possibly the most successful in U.S. history, with 80%…
The United States Supports Taiwan - 2002-04-09
A senior U.S. defense official stated that the U.S. will fully support Taiwan's self-defense, prompting strong criticism from China. This statement by Paul Wolfowitz challenges…