August 2002
The U.S. Calls for Dialogue Between Moscow and Tbilisi - 2002-08-29
The U.S. has requested that Russia avoid sending troops to Georgia's Pankisi Gorge to pursue Chechen rebels, advocating for dialogue between Moscow and Tbilisi. President…
Explosion at Radio Station in Zimbabwe - 2002-08-29
An independent radio station in Zimbabwe was bombed, likely linked to government repression of dissent. No injuries were reported, but the U.S. government suspects involvement…
U.S. Forces Immunity Agreement with Tajikistan - 2002-08-28
The U.S. and Tajikistan have signed an immunity agreement for U.S. forces against prosecution by the International Criminal Court, making Tajikistan the fourth country to…
U.S. State Department: The United States Remains Committed to NATO - 2002-08-27
The U.S. State Department reaffirmed its commitment to NATO despite concerns over the International Criminal Court. The U.S. seeks to negotiate agreements with European nations…
Lottery for Green Card - 2002-08-26
The U.S. government is conducting its annual Green Card lottery, allowing immigrants to apply for residency. Applicants must submit their details and photos according to…
Discovery of a Chemical Laboratory in Kabul - 2002-08-25
Afghan security forces discovered a chemical laboratory in Kabul that is suspected to be linked to Al-Qaeda, containing 16 types of chemical and explosive materials.…
The Responsibility for Protecting Hamid Karzai's Life Will Be Assumed by the U.S. State Department
The U.S. State Department will take over the security of Afghan transitional leader Hamid Karzai from American soldiers, starting next month. This arrangement will last…
Armitage's Visit to India - 2002-08-23
Richard Armitage, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, is in India discussing Kashmir with Indian leaders, who are accusing Pakistan of failing to stop Islamic…
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State's Visit to Sri Lanka - 2002-08-22
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage visited Sri Lanka to promote peace talks between the government and Tamil rebels. He expressed support for the…
The U.S. Condemns Nigeria's Islamic Court Ruling
The U.S. has condemned an Islamic court ruling in Nigeria that sentenced Amina Lawal to stoning for adultery. The ruling has drawn international criticism, with…
Occupation of White Farmers' Lands - 2002-08-21
The Zimbabwean government is suppressing white farmers who refuse to vacate their lands, urging landless black citizens to occupy these farms. The U.S. does not…
The U.S. Intensifies Criticism of Zimbabwe's Land Reform Program - 2002-08-20
The U.S. has criticized Zimbabwe's land reform program amid the detention of white farmers resisting government orders. Nearly 200 farmers have been detained for not…
The U.S. Investigates Reports of Taliban Prisoner Killings by the Northern Alliance - 2002-08-20
The U.S. is looking into allegations that Northern Alliance forces suffocated Taliban prisoners in Afghanistan. This investigation highlights ongoing concerns about human rights violations and…
Assistance to Saddam's Opponents - 2002-08-16
The U.S. government plans to provide significant financial aid to Iraqi opposition groups and refugees, with a focus on supporting the Iraqi National Congress and…
Iraq's Biological Weapons Production Unit Activity - 2002-08-15
American spy satellites have detected suspicious activities at a biological weapons production unit in Iraq, raising concerns about Saddam Hussein's weapons program. The U.S. government…
North Korea's Discontent Over Delays in Power Plant Construction - 2002-08-14
North Korea is expressing frustration over delays in the construction of nuclear power plants, which were part of a 1994 agreement with the U.S. to…
Closure of the American Cultural Center in Islamabad - 2002-08-13
The American Cultural Center in Islamabad has been closed for security reasons, following the recent closure of the U.S. Consulate in Karachi. This decision comes…
U.S. Government Describes Land Redistribution in Zimbabwe as Abnormal - 2002-08-13
The U.S. government criticized Zimbabwe's land redistribution efforts as reckless, especially as the country faces a hunger crisis. President Mugabe plans to enforce a deadline…
Iraq: No Need for Return of Weapons Inspectors to Baghdad - 2002-08-13
A senior Iraqi official claims there is no need for UN weapons inspectors to return to Iraq, asserting that President Bush has lied about Iraq's…
An American Pilot Refused to Transport an Israeli Official - 2002-08-12
An American pilot refused to allow Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Michael Melchior to board a Delta Airlines flight due to security concerns, leading to his…
President Bush Continues Consultations on Iraq - 2002-08-11
President Bush is consulting with Congress and allies about Iraq, emphasizing there is no military timeline yet. Iraqi opposition groups are optimistic about U.S. support…
Examining the Future of Iraq After Saddam - 2002-08-10
Iraqi opposition groups have pledged to work together for a democratic regime if Saddam Hussein is ousted. They have communicated their vision for Iraq's future…
Meeting of American Officials with Iraqi Kurdish Leaders - 2002-08-09
American officials met with leaders of six Iraqi opposition groups to discuss plans for overthrowing Saddam Hussein. The meeting aimed to foster cooperation among the…
Saddam Hussein's Statements are the Rhetoric of a Dictator - 2002-08-09
U.S. officials dismissed Saddam Hussein's recent warnings as empty rhetoric, asserting that they do not alter President Bush's stance on Iraq. The U.S. maintains that…
The United States is relocating its consulate from East Jerusalem to a safer location
The U.S. is relocating its consulate from East Jerusalem to a safer location due to security concerns. This decision has been under consideration for a…
The U.S. Condemned the Attack on a Christian School in Pakistan - 2002-08-06
On August 6, 2002, armed men attacked a Christian school in Pakistan, killing six Pakistani staff members. The U.S. condemned the attack as terrorism, and…
U.S. Consulate in Karachi Closed
The U.S. consulate in Karachi has been closed due to security concerns after a recent car bomb explosion. American officials are worried about the safety…