February 2002
Two Leaders of the Movement for Democratic Change in Zimbabwe Charged with Conspiracy and Assassination - 2002-02-28
Two leaders of Zimbabwe's opposition movement have been charged with conspiracy to assassinate President Mugabe, increasing political tensions before upcoming elections. The U.S. has condemned…
Russia Opposes U.S. Plan to Send Military Advisors to Georgia - 2002-02-28
Russia has publicly opposed the U.S. plan to send military advisors to Georgia, with Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov stating it would worsen regional security. This…
U.S. Aircraft Bomb Iraqi Air Defense Positions - 2002-02-28
U.S. aircraft bombed Iraqi air defense positions after being attacked by Iraqi forces in a no-fly zone. This incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region,…
Rumsfeld: Military Court Standards Do Not Apply to Anti-Terrorism War Prisoners - 2002-02-28
Donald Rumsfeld announced that decisions regarding the trial of Afghan prisoners in military courts are premature, as standards for these courts may not apply to…
100 Al-Qaeda and Taliban Prisoners on Hunger Strike
Around 100 prisoners from Al-Qaeda and the Taliban at Guantanamo have initiated a hunger strike, starting Wednesday afternoon. This action involves a significant portion of…
U.S. Anti-Terrorism Cooperation with Georgia - February 28, 2002
The U.S. has initiated anti-terrorism cooperation with Georgia by providing military helicopters and training. This move is aimed at combating al-Qaeda members reportedly hiding in…
President Bush Meets with the President of Angola - 2002-02-26
President Bush is meeting with the Angolan President amid increased hopes for peace following the death of rebel leader Jonas Savimbi. The meeting also includes…
Colombian President Describes Kidnapping of Presidential Candidate as Abduction of Democracy
Colombian President Andres Pastrana condemned the kidnapping of presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt by leftist rebels, equating it to an attack on democracy. The incident highlights…
Clues Regarding a Russian Arms Dealer and the Taliban - 2002-02-26
U.S. and European investigators have uncovered links between Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout and the Taliban, as well as al-Qaeda. Documents found in Afghanistan reference…
Joint Anti-Terrorism Military Exercises Between the U.S. and the Philippines - 2002-02-26
President Gloria Arroyo of the Philippines supports joint military exercises with the U.S. aimed at combating the Abu Sayyaf insurgent group. Approximately 660 U.S. troops…
General Franks: Bombed Areas Were Used by Al-Qaeda Leaders - 2002-02-26
General Tommy Franks defended U.S. special forces' actions in killing 16 Afghans during January raids, claiming they fired upon American troops. He stated that the…
Israel and Palestinians Resume Security Talks - 2002-02-26
Israel and the Palestinians are set to resume security negotiations in Tel Aviv with U.S. involvement after a recent suspension due to Israel's refusal to…
American Helicopter Crashes in Southern Philippines - 2002-02-24
An American Chinook helicopter crashed in the southern Philippines, with all ten crew members presumed dead. General Donald Worster confirmed that recovery efforts are underway.…
Hamid Karzai's Visit to Tehran - 2002-02-24
Hamid Karzai is on a three-day visit to Tehran, meeting with Iranian officials including President Mohammad Khatami. The visit comes amid U.S. concerns over Iran's…
Pakistan Government Does Not Rule Out Attack on American Interests in the Country
The Pakistani government warns of potential attacks on American interests following the murder of journalist Daniel Pearl. Officials have increased security but believe the killing…
Death of Three Americans in Helicopter Crash
Three Americans died in a helicopter crash during joint anti-terrorism exercises in the Philippines, with seven others missing. The incident highlights ongoing U.S. military involvement…
Special Forces Searching for Bin Laden in Kashmir - 2002-02-23
U.S. and British special forces are reportedly searching for Osama bin Laden in the Himalayas of Indian Kashmir, following intelligence that he is hiding there.…
North Korea Rejects President Bush's Proposal for Dialogue - 2002-02-23
North Korea has rejected President Bush's dialogue proposal, labeling him as politically immature. This response follows Bush's visit to South Korea, where he emphasized concerns…
Philippine Gunboats Searching for 7 American Soldiers in Bohol Sea - 2002-02-23
Philippine gunboats are searching for 7 American soldiers after their helicopter crashed during anti-terrorism exercises. The crash occurred while returning from a mission to train…
Removal of a Muslim General - February 22, 2002
A Muslim general in Bosnia, Suleiman Varanj, was removed from his position by NATO for participating in anti-American protests. These protests were in response to…
President Bush has Departed for China - February 22, 2002
President Bush is visiting China to discuss the war on terrorism and global trade with President Jiang Zemin. This visit marks the 30th anniversary of…
Presence of American Soldiers in Saudi Arabia - 2002-02-22
U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld announced that while there will be gradual changes to the U.S. military presence in Saudi Arabia, no major changes…
Murder of Daniel Pearl, Abducted Wall Street Journal Reporter - February 22, 2002
Daniel Pearl, a Wall Street Journal reporter, was murdered after being abducted by Muslim extremists in Pakistan. President Bush condemned the act, emphasizing America's commitment…
Crash of a U.S. Special Forces Helicopter - February 22, 2002
A U.S. Special Forces helicopter crashed in the waters south of the Philippines, resulting in two crew members being rescued and three bodies reportedly recovered.…
Kamal Kharrazi's Trip to Russia Postponed
Kamal Kharrazi's visit to Russia has been postponed due to scheduling issues, with no new date provided. The meeting was intended to cover important topics…
Iran-Afghanistan Relations - February 19, 2002
Iran's Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi announced that none of the 100 individuals arrested at the border with Afghanistan and Pakistan are linked to Al-Qaeda, and…
American Aircraft Based in Turkey Attack Iraqi Air Defense Centers - 2002-02-13
American aircraft launched an attack on Iraqi air defense systems after being fired upon while patrolling a no-fly zone. Turkish Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit expressed…