March 2002
Discovery of Four More Bombs in the Philippines - 2002-03-21
The Philippine police discovered two additional bombs in Manila, bringing the total to six for the week. A group advocating for indigenous rights has claimed…
China Defends Its Decision to Allow North Korean Defectors to Leave Beijing
China has allowed a group of North Korean defectors to leave Beijing after they occupied the Spanish embassy, but it warns that this will not…
North Korean Refugees Arrive in South Korea - 2002-03-19
A group of North Korean refugees, including six families and two orphaned girls, arrived in South Korea after spending two days in a secure environment…
25 North Korean Citizens Seek Asylum in the Philippines
25 North Korean citizens have sought asylum in the Philippines after escaping from China and entering the Spanish embassy in Beijing. They will be sent…
Warning from the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - 2002-03-16
Robert Mueller, the FBI Director, has issued a warning about Southeast Asia being a potential safe haven for Al-Qaeda members. He emphasized the importance of…
North Korean Citizens Seek Asylum - 2002-03-16
25 North Korean citizens seeking asylum are currently in the Philippines and will be sent to South Korea after a brief stay for rest and…
A Senior Member of the Abu Sayyaf Group Arrested
A senior member of the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group, Munib Asa, was arrested in Zamboanga, Philippines. He was directly involved with the group, which is…
The U.S. Wants Close Cooperation with Yemen - 2002-03-02
The U.S. is seeking closer cooperation with Yemen to assist in counter-terrorism efforts, particularly due to reports of al-Qaeda suspects hiding there. The Yemeni government…