November 2002
Russia's Request to Georgia for the Extradition of Chechen Separatists - 2002-11-27
Russia has requested Georgia to extradite eight Chechen separatists, claiming that there are no legal grounds for Georgia's refusal, especially after the European Court of…
Officials in Indian-Controlled Kashmir Report at Least 12 Killed After Bus Hits Landmine
At least 12 people were killed in Kashmir when a bus carrying soldiers and their families hit a landmine believed to be planted by Islamic…
Indonesian Army Has Put Military Operations in Aceh on Defensive Mode
The Indonesian military has shifted its operations in Aceh to a defensive posture, responding only to rebel attacks. Peace talks mediated by the Henri Dunant…
Indonesia and Aceh Separatists Expected to Sign Peace Agreement
Indonesia and Aceh separatists are on track to sign a peace agreement aimed at ending decades of conflict. The signing is anticipated for early December,…
Russia Appoints New Prime Minister for Chechnya - 2002-11-15
Russia has appointed Mikhail Babich as the new Prime Minister of Chechnya, succeeding Stanislav Ilyasov, who has moved to a position in the Kremlin. This…
Chechen Separatist President Ready to Negotiate with Putin
Aslan Maskhadov, the Chechen separatist president, has offered to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has previously dismissed him as a terrorist. This situation…
Russian Defense Minister Announces Delay in Withdrawal of Troops from Chechnya - 2002-11-04
The Russian Defense Minister has delayed the withdrawal of troops from Chechnya following the downing of a military helicopter by separatists, resulting in the deaths…
Bahrain Parliamentary Elections Concluded - 2002-11-01
Bahrain's parliamentary elections have ended, marking the first parliamentary session in 30 years. The results show a slight majority for supporters of the separation of…