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…
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…
Joint Anti-Terrorism Military Exercises Between the U.S. and the Philippines - 2002-02-26
President Gloria Arroyo of the Philippines supports joint military exercises with the U.S. aimed at combating the Abu Sayyaf insurgent group. Approximately 660 U.S. troops…
American Helicopter Crashes in Southern Philippines - 2002-02-24
An American Chinook helicopter crashed in the southern Philippines, with all ten crew members presumed dead. General Donald Worster confirmed that recovery efforts are underway.…
Death of Three Americans in Helicopter Crash
Three Americans died in a helicopter crash during joint anti-terrorism exercises in the Philippines, with seven others missing. The incident highlights ongoing U.S. military involvement…
Crash of a U.S. Special Forces Helicopter - February 22, 2002
A U.S. Special Forces helicopter crashed in the waters south of the Philippines, resulting in two crew members being rescued and three bodies reportedly recovered.…
Video Broadcast in the Philippines Causes Controversy - 2002-02-22
The Philippine government aired a controversial video showing the beheading of soldiers by Muslim rebels to highlight the brutality of the Abu Sayyaf group. President…