October 2002
Vladimir Putin Apologizes to Relatives of Deceased Hostages
Vladimir Putin apologized to the families of hostages killed during a rescue operation in a theater taken over by Chechen rebels. The operation resulted in…
Continued Hostage Crisis in Moscow - 2002-10-24
The hostage crisis in Moscow continues as two women escape and one is killed. Armed Chechen separatists have taken approximately 40 hostages, demanding an end…
Bomb Explosion in Kashmir - 2002-10-19
A bomb explosion in Indian-administered Kashmir resulted in one police officer's death and 15 injuries, attributed to a suspected separatist. Concurrently, cross-border fire between Indian…
India Views Kashmir Elections as a Victory
India held elections in Kashmir, with about half of eligible voters participating despite violence and calls for a boycott from separatists. The elections are seen…
Voting in Today's Elections in Kashmir, India Has Concluded - 2002-10-01
Voting in Kashmir's elections ended amid violence from suspected Islamic militants, resulting in multiple casualties including soldiers and civilians. The Indian government reported a 41%…
Indian Prime Minister: Bullets Cannot Defeat Votes - 2002-10-01
Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee emphasized that the will of the voters cannot be suppressed by violence as elections in Kashmir face threats from…