November 2002
State of Emergency in Kurdish Regions of Turkey to be Lifted Today
Turkey is lifting the state of emergency in Kurdish regions today after fifteen years, a move linked to its EU accession efforts. This decision follows…
UN Security Council Extends International Security Assistance Mission in Afghanistan
The UN Security Council has renewed the mandate for the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan for another year, with Germany and the Netherlands set…
Peacekeepers' Mission in Afghanistan Extended
The UN Security Council has extended the mission of international peacekeepers in Afghanistan for another year, with the Netherlands and Germany set to take over…
NATO to Provide Military and Logistical Support to Peacekeeping Forces in Afghanistan - 2002-11-21
NATO has agreed to provide military and logistical support to the peacekeeping forces in Afghanistan, marking its first involvement in the region. The support will…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Norway to Send More Personnel for International Peacekeeping Force
Norway is increasing its contributions to the International Peacekeeping Force in Afghanistan, which is currently led by Turkey. This expansion reflects Norway's growing involvement in…
Azerbaijan's Participation in Peacekeeping Forces in Afghanistan - 2002-11-15
Azerbaijan is deploying 30 soldiers to join Turkish-led peacekeeping forces in Afghanistan. This decision was approved by the Azerbaijani parliament, and Turkey will finance the…
United Nations Plan to Resolve the Cyprus Division - 2002-11-14
The Turkish Prime Minister, Bulent Ecevit, expressed concerns about the UN's plan to resolve the Cyprus division, particularly regarding territorial concessions to Greek Cypriots and…
Iraq's Attempt to Purchase Atropine from Turkey - 2002-11-13
U.S. officials are investigating Iraq's attempt to buy over one million doses of atropine from Turkey, an antidote for chemical weapons. This suggests Iraq may…
A Reputable American Newspaper Reports Iraq is Seeking Antidote for Nerve Gas - 2002-11-12
A reputable American newspaper reports that Iraq is ordering large quantities of Atropine, an antidote for nerve gas, suggesting preparations for potential military use of…
The City of Kirkuk in Iraq and Its Tempting Oil Resources for Turkey - 2002-11-11
The article discusses the strategic importance of Kirkuk, Iraq, particularly its oil resources, which are of significant interest to Turkey. This situation highlights the geopolitical…
International Peacekeeping Force in Afghanistan - 2002-11-07
The Netherlands and Germany will jointly command an international peacekeeping force in Afghanistan starting early next year, taking over from Turkey. This force is crucial…