August 2002
Baghdad Increases Diplomatic Activities to Counter US Attack - 2002-08-27
In response to increasing US threats, Baghdad is ramping up diplomatic efforts, asserting compliance with UN resolutions. Saddam Hussein's deputy is engaging with Syria while…
Qatari Foreign Minister Arrives in Baghdad
The Qatari Foreign Minister has arrived in Baghdad to convince Iraqi officials to permit UN weapons inspectors to return, opposing a potential U.S. attack on…
U.S. Defense Secretary Warns Russia
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld issued a warning to Russia regarding its trade plans with Iraq, suggesting it could deter foreign investment in Russia. This…
A Prominent Syrian Opposition Figure Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
Habib Issa, a notable Syrian opposition lawyer, has been sentenced to five years in prison for allegedly threatening the constitution and inciting rebellion. This conviction…
A Syrian Political Prisoner Released After 27 Years
Haitham Nael, a Syrian political prisoner, has been released after 27 years in prison. He was sentenced in 1975 due to his affiliation with the…