May 2002
Second Anniversary of Israeli Withdrawal from Southern Lebanon - 2002-05-26
Lebanon commemorated the second anniversary of Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon, which ended an 18-year occupation. Hezbollah celebrated the occasion with public events, while Lebanon,…
Rumsfeld Warns of Terrorists' Access to Biological Weapons - 2002-05-21
Donald Rumsfeld warns that terrorists will eventually acquire biological and chemical weapons, linking this threat to countries like Iran and Iraq that are developing weapons…
United Nations Revises Economic Sanctions Against Iraq - 2002-05-15
The UN Security Council has unanimously approved a revision of economic sanctions against Iraq, tightening regulations on military-use items while easing restrictions on civilian goods.…
End of Conference of Leaders of Syria, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia - 2002-05-12
Leaders from Egypt, Syria, and Saudi Arabia held a conference where they called for peace with Israel and support for the Saudi peace initiative. The…
Continued Suppression of Reformists in Syria - 2002-05-10
Two Syrian intellectuals, Aref Dalileh and Habib Saleh, have been charged with insulting the government and threatening national unity amid ongoing suppression of reformists in…
Delay in Security Council Voting - 2002-05-09
The UN Security Council has postponed a vote on revising sanctions against Iraq due to Syria's request for more time. The five permanent members proposed…
Exchange of Fire Between Hezbollah Fighters and Israeli Soldiers - 2002-05-07
Hezbollah and Israeli soldiers exchanged fire at the Lebanon-Israel border, marking the most intense clash in recent weeks. Each side blames the other for starting…
Nearly 500 Journalists Arrested in 2001
In 2001, nearly 500 journalists were arrested globally, with about 100 still imprisoned. Reporters Without Borders highlights increasing censorship and political targeting of journalists, particularly…