August 2002
Protests in Argentina - 2002-08-31
Thousands of Argentinians protested in major cities demanding government resignation over economic mismanagement. The country is seeking relief from the IMF on a significant interest…
A Senior American Diplomat May Head to North Korea
The Bush administration is considering sending a senior diplomat to North Korea to improve relations, following indications from Pyongyang that they would welcome such a…
Coalition Forces in Afghanistan Arrest 10 Suspected Al-Qaeda Members - 2002-08-27
Coalition forces in Afghanistan arrested 10 suspected Al-Qaeda members and seized their weapons and documents. Abdullah Abdullah, Afghanistan's Foreign Minister, believes Al-Qaeda is being directed…
Investigation into Allegations of Israeli Soldiers Looting Property and Abusing Palestinians - 2002-08-26
The Israeli army is investigating 35 complaints from Palestinians alleging that Israeli soldiers engaged in looting and abuse during military operations. This follows reports of…
Washington Will Encourage the Ousting of Mugabe - 2002-08-22
The U.S. has declared its support for the ousting of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, labeling him an illegitimate leader following allegations of electoral fraud. This…
Stoning Sentences Under Islamic Law Are Against Women
A Nigerian Islamic court has sentenced Amina Lawal to stoning for having a child out of wedlock, prompting criticism from women's rights advocates and international…
New York Times: The U.S. Provided Intelligence to Iraq During the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s - 2002-08-18
The New York Times revealed that the U.S. provided intelligence to Iraq during the Iran-Iraq War, despite awareness of Iraq's chemical weapons program. Key figures…
Two British Soldiers Killed at Kabul Airport - 2002-08-17
Two British soldiers were killed at Kabul Airport, with officials stating that enemy forces were not involved. The incident is under investigation, and the British…
Afghanistan Needs Food Aid - 2002-08-17
The UN reports that millions of Afghans lack food access, with six million needing urgent aid in 2003 due to financial constraints and loss of…
Red Cross Assistance to Palestinians - 2002-08-16
The International Committee of the Red Cross has launched a new aid program providing $90 monthly coupons to 120,000 Palestinians in nine cities. This initiative…
Assistance to Saddam's Opponents - 2002-08-16
The U.S. government plans to provide significant financial aid to Iraqi opposition groups and refugees, with a focus on supporting the Iraqi National Congress and…
Resistance Against Mugabe's Order - 2002-08-15
Nearly 3,000 white farmers in Zimbabwe are resisting President Mugabe's eviction order aimed at redistributing land to landless black citizens. The situation escalated with young…
Two Nuclear Weapons Production Units in the Islamic Republic - 2002-08-15
An exiled opposition group has revealed that Iran is secretly building two nuclear weapons production units. This news follows Russia's announcement of plans to construct…
How Many Al-Qaeda Members Have Been in Iran?
U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld claims Iran has allowed Al-Qaeda members to enter its territory and has not handed over detained members to the…
Relocation of Sudanese Refugees in Uganda - 2002-08-09
A rebel attack in Acholi-Pii, Uganda, led to the relocation of thousands of Sudanese refugees after 55 people were killed. The Lord's Resistance Army threatened…
Kofi Annan's Proposal for Dialogue in Colombia - 2002-08-09
Kofi Annan proposed to mediate new peace talks between the Colombian government and rebel groups following violent unrest that disrupted the presidential inauguration. The attacks…
Japanese Foreign Minister's Visit to Burma - 2002-08-06
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoriko Kawaguchi visited Burma for the first time in 19 years to meet with military leader General Than Shwe and opposition leader…
Possibility of Russian Attack on Chechen Rebel Bases in Georgia - 2002-08-03
The UN Refugee Agency has halted aid operations in Georgia's Pankisi Gorge due to fears of a Russian attack on Chechen rebels. Russia claims the…