October 2002
Arrest of Two Yugoslav Citizens in Croatia in Connection with Ship Seizure - 2002-10-30
Two Yugoslav citizens were arrested in Croatia for their involvement in the seizure of a ship suspected of smuggling military equipment to Iraq, violating UN…
Organization Suspected of Bali Bombing Added to Sanctions List
The UN has sanctioned the Islamic Community group due to its suspected connections with Al-Qaeda and its alleged involvement in the deadly Bali bombing. This…
Action Against Companies That Provided Military Assistance to Iraq - 2002-10-23
The U.S. is urging action against two companies in Yugoslavia and Bosnia-Herzegovina for allegedly violating UN sanctions by supplying military assistance to Iraq. While U.S.…
UN Committee Calls for Sanctions Against Companies Exploiting National Resources of Congo - 2002-10-22
A UN committee has called for sanctions against 29 companies and 54 individuals involved in the illegal exploitation of the Democratic Republic of Congo's resources.…
The U.S. Pressures the Sudanese Government to End 19-Year Civil War
The U.S. has enacted a law to pressure Sudan to end its long-standing civil war by imposing economic sanctions if it fails to engage with…
Completion of Investigations by American and British Experts in Ukraine - 2002-10-21
American and British military experts have concluded their investigation in Ukraine regarding the potential sale of advanced radar systems to Iraq. The U.S. Ambassador indicated…
Kuwait Begins Receiving Its Stolen Documents from Iraq
Kuwait has begun receiving archival documents stolen by Iraq during the 1990 occupation. This return is part of the conditions set by the UN for…
Iraq to Return Stolen Documents from Kuwait
Iraq is returning stolen documents from Kuwait, taken during its occupation a decade ago. The handover is supervised by the UN and is part of…
Criminal Case Against Leonid Kuchma, President of Ukraine - 2002-10-16
A Ukrainian judge has initiated a criminal investigation against President Leonid Kuchma over allegations of arms sales to Iraq and involvement in a journalist's murder.…
Possibility of Banning Jamaah Islamiyah by Britain - 2002-10-16
British Prime Minister Tony Blair announced that the government is considering banning Jamaah Islamiyah, a group suspected of involvement in a recent deadly attack in…
American and European Inspectors Visit Ukraine to Investigate Compliance with Iraq Sanctions - 2002-10-14
American and British inspectors are in Ukraine to investigate potential violations of UN sanctions regarding a military radar sale to Iraq. Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma…
Investigation into Ukraine's Sale of Radar to Iraq - 2002-10-02
The U.S. is investigating Ukraine's alleged sale of a radar system to Iraq, with President Kuchma agreeing to a joint probe. Despite this, U.S. officials…
U.S. and Iraqi Officials Meet Separately with Turkish Leaders in Ankara
U.S. and Iraqi officials held separate meetings with Turkish leaders in Ankara to discuss military operations in Iraq. Iraq warned Turkey about the economic repercussions…
Cuba Signs Contracts Worth Nearly $90 Million with American Companies
Cuba has signed contracts worth nearly $90 million with American companies during an agricultural exhibition in Havana, aiming to pressure the U.S. to ease long-standing…