November 2002
NATO Military Command: Attack on Iraq Will Be the Last Option - 2002-11-29
NATO's military command, represented by General Joseph Ralston, has indicated that military action against Iraq would be a last resort, emphasizing hopes for a peaceful…
Acquittal of Four Indonesians in Human Rights Violation Court - 2002-11-29
An Indonesian court acquitted four senior military and police officers of human rights violations related to the 1999 East Timor violence. This decision highlights ongoing…
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,…
Examination of the Shortcomings of American Intelligence Agencies - 2002-11-16
The U.S. Senate has approved a bill to create an independent commission to investigate the September 11 attacks. This commission will consist of 10 ordinary…
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…
Mimi Painting Exhibition - 2002-11-10
The Mimi Painting Exhibition features works by prominent Iranian artists and includes an interview discussing the significance of the exhibition. Key figures involved are Parviz…
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…