June 2002
President Bush's Warning to Syria - June 25, 2002
President Bush issued a warning to Syria, emphasizing that to participate in Middle Eastern peace efforts, it must cease support for terrorist organizations like Hezbollah.…
Syrian Writer Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
Habib Saleh, a Syrian pro-democracy writer, has been sentenced to three years in prison for allegedly undermining national unity and opposing the Ba'ath Party. Human…
Signing of Military Pact Between Syria and Turkey - 2002-06-20
Turkey and Syria signed a military cooperation pact, indicating an improvement in their historically strained relations. Key military leaders from both countries were involved in…
German Terrorism Suspect in Prison - 2002-06-19
A German citizen, Mohammed Zammar, suspected of recruiting for al-Qaeda and linked to the September 11 attacks, is imprisoned in Syria. Germany recently learned of…
Increase in Casualties in Syria - 2002-06-07
A dam collapse in northern Syria has resulted in at least 22 fatalities, with ongoing rescue efforts and concerns that the death toll may rise.…
Start of NATO's Two-Day Meeting in Brussels - 2002-06-06
NATO defense ministers have convened in Brussels to discuss protection against weapons of mass destruction. The meeting highlighted the importance of the alliance's capabilities in…
The U.S. Urges Lebanon to Maintain Calm Along Its Border with Israel - 2002-06-05
The U.S. envoy William Burns urged Lebanon to keep its border with Israel calm during discussions with President Emile Lahoud. This call comes amidst ongoing…
Syrian Government Requests International Assistance
A dam in northern Syria broke, leading to at least 10 deaths and significant flooding of villages and homes. The Syrian government has requested international…
Syria Assumes Rotating Presidency of the UN Security Council
Syria has taken over the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council, with the U.S. urging it to maintain neutrality. The U.S. views Syria as…
Syria Assumes Presidency of the UN Security Council for One Month
Syria has begun its one-month presidency of the UN Security Council, with the U.S. urging it to maintain neutrality. This is significant as Syria, labeled…