Securities and Exchange Commission
February 2002
Potential Extradition of Suspect in Daniel Pearl Kidnapping and Murder
The U.S. is seeking the extradition of Ahmed Omar Sheikh, a suspect in the kidnapping and murder of journalist Daniel Pearl. Pakistan is currently reviewing…
Rumsfeld: Military Court Standards Do Not Apply to Anti-Terrorism War Prisoners - 2002-02-28
Donald Rumsfeld announced that decisions regarding the trial of Afghan prisoners in military courts are premature, as standards for these courts may not apply to…
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…
American Soldiers to Train Georgian Forces to Combat Terrorists - 2002-02-28
The U.S. is sending around 200 military instructors to Georgia to train local forces in counter-terrorism efforts, part of a long-term security assistance program. President…
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…
Kofi Annan's Meeting with Iraqi Foreign Minister in New York - 2002-02-26
Kofi Annan is set to meet with Iraqi Foreign Minister Naji Sabri in New York on March 7, marking the first such meeting in over…
Discovery of a Potential Terrorist Plot - 2002-02-26
American security experts are collaborating with Italian officials to investigate a tunnel near the U.S. Embassy in Rome, where a hole was discovered that could…
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…
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.…
Israel Withdraws from Central Gaza Strip
Israel has withdrawn from the central Gaza Strip following a meeting with Palestinian security officials, who reportedly agreed on ceasefire strategies. A separate violent incident…
End of Two-Day Strike in Nepal - 2002-02-23
A two-day strike in Nepal has concluded, leading to the deaths of at least 37 Maoist rebels by security forces. The strike was a protest…
Israeli Retired Generals' Plan for Israel's Withdrawal from Occupied Territories - 2002-02-22
A group of retired Israeli generals is advocating for Israel's unilateral withdrawal from occupied Palestinian territories, proposing the dismantling of settlements and the establishment of…
Kofi Annan and the Conflict Between Israel and the Palestinians - February 22, 2002
Kofi Annan warns that the Israel-Palestine conflict may escalate into a full-scale war due to rising casualties and a lack of faith in negotiations. He…
Palestinians Call for Emergency UN Security Council Meeting
Palestinians have requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting to condemn Israeli attacks following a deadly incident that killed six Israeli soldiers. In retaliation, Israel…
Presence of American Soldiers in Saudi Arabia - 2002-02-22
U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld announced that while there will be gradual changes to the U.S. military presence in Saudi Arabia, no major changes…
Israeli Army Withdrawal - February 22, 2002
The Israeli army has withdrawn from positions in central Gaza following a meeting with Palestinian security officials, who reportedly agreed on a ceasefire. A Palestinian…
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…