December 2002
Fifteen Cargo Ships Worldwide Believed to Be Under Control of Al-Qaeda - 2002-12-31
U.S. intelligence has identified fifteen cargo ships worldwide that may be controlled by Al-Qaeda. These ships are tracked using various methods, but intelligence agencies sometimes…
Indian Deputy Prime Minister: Pakistan has become the epicenter of terrorism
Indian Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani has accused Pakistan of becoming the center of terrorism, particularly in relation to militant groups operating in Kashmir. He…
Washington Post: Al-Qaeda Linked to Diamond Trade in West Africa - 2002-12-29
The Washington Post reveals that Al-Qaeda has been linked to the diamond trade in West Africa, with evidence suggesting that Liberia and Burkina Faso allowed…
One of the detainees in France is the brother of a Guantanamo prisoner - 2002-12-27
French authorities arrested suspects planning to attack Russian buildings, including the embassy in Paris. One of the detainees is the brother of a Guantanamo prisoner…
Al-Qaeda Prisoners Will Be Handed Over to Foreign Interrogators If They Do Not Cooperate - 2002-12-26
The Washington Post reports that the CIA employs pressure and violence during interrogations of al-Qaeda and Taliban detainees. Those who refuse to cooperate face harsh…
Postponement of Trial for Designers of Ship Explosion in the Strait of Gibraltar
The trial of ten individuals accused of plotting attacks on US and NATO warships has been postponed for the third time due to the illness…
Hekmatyar Will Collaborate with Al-Qaeda - December 25, 2002
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, an Afghan insurgent leader, has declared his intention to work with Taliban remnants and Al-Qaeda members. This development raises concerns about the resurgence…
The U.S. Continues Its Search for Senior Al-Qaeda Leaders - 2002-12-24
The U.S. is actively searching for 20 to 30 senior Al-Qaeda leaders as officials express concerns about vulnerability to major terrorist attacks. The effectiveness of…
Al-Qaeda Operations Chief in the Persian Gulf Arrested and Handed Over to the U.S.
Abdul Rahim al-Nashiri, the al-Qaeda operations chief in the Persian Gulf, has been arrested by UAE officials and handed over to the United States. He…
Six More Suspects Arrested in Connection with Bali Bombings - 2002-12-23
Indonesian police have arrested six more suspects related to the October 12 Bali bombings that killed nearly 200 people. The suspects include two Malaysians and…
Most Muslims in Britain Perceive War on Terror as War Against Islam - 2002-12-23
A recent poll indicates that a majority of Muslims in Britain view the war on terror as a conflict against Islam, with many rejecting the…
Pakistan Police Arrest Four Linked to Extremist Islamists
Pakistan police arrested four individuals connected to extremist Islamists plotting terrorist attacks in Karachi. They are suspected members of Jaish-e-Mohammed, a group linked to Al-Qaeda…
President Bush's Postponement of Africa Trip Not a Sign of Imminent War with Iraq - 2002-12-21
President Bush has postponed his planned trip to Africa, originally set for January, citing a desire to focus on domestic issues. While security concerns related…
Bomb Explosion in Pakistan Kills 4 People - 2002-12-20
A bomb explosion in Karachi, Pakistan, resulted in the deaths of four individuals, one of whom is suspected to be linked to the murder of…
Al-Qaeda Remains Hidden and on the Run, Continuing Its Activities
Al-Qaeda continues to operate covertly and evade capture while engaging with extremist groups across different nations. The report highlights the ongoing threat posed by the…
Signs of Revival Observed in Al-Qaeda Network in Afghanistan
A UN report reveals that Al-Qaeda is experiencing a revival in Afghanistan, with new training camps established and recruits being attracted. Despite the collapse of…
Dutch Court Acquits Suspects of Attacking American Targets in Europe - 2002-12-18
A Dutch court has acquitted four suspects linked to al-Qaeda of planning attacks on American targets in Europe due to lack of evidence. Meanwhile, police…
The U.S. is Satisfied with Pakistan's Cooperation in the Fight Against Terrorism - 2002-12-17
A senior U.S. diplomat met with Pakistani leaders to discuss cooperation against terrorism, highlighting the strong ties between the two countries. The meeting comes after…
Increase of Pakistani Forces at the Border with Afghanistan - 2002-12-16
Pakistan has bolstered its military presence along the Afghan border in response to security concerns regarding al-Qaeda and Taliban infiltration. This move reflects ongoing tensions…
Yasser Arafat's Warning to Bin Laden - 2002-12-16
Yasser Arafat warned Osama Bin Laden against using the Palestinian cause for his terrorist activities during an interview. This interaction highlights the complexities of the…
Police Arrest Three Suspects in Plot to Assassinate American Diplomats in Pakistan
Pakistani police have arrested three men suspected of planning a suicide bombing to kill American diplomats in Karachi. The suspects are linked to an extremist…
Jordanian Police Arrest Libyan and Jordanian on Charges of Killing American Diplomat
Jordanian police have arrested a Libyan and a Jordanian for the murder of American diplomat Lawrence Foley. The incident has raised concerns among Americans in…
Iran in the Mirror of World Media December 13, 2002
The article discusses the influence of Ayatollah Khomeini's death fatwas on other Muslim nations, highlights Russia's proposal regarding the Caspian Sea resources, and mentions Germany's…
Two Al-Qaeda Operatives Arrested for the Murder of American Diplomat
Jordan has detained two Al-Qaeda members for the murder of American diplomat Laurence Foley. The suspects include a Libyan and a Jordanian, both connected to…
Iraq: Reports of Al-Qaeda's Acquisition of Chemical Weapons in Iraq are 'Ridiculous'
Iraq has dismissed U.S. media reports claiming that Al-Qaeda has obtained chemical weapons as absurd. U.S. officials remain silent on the matter but express ongoing…
The U.S. Agreed for Iraq to Purchase Chemical Warfare Antidotes - 2002-12-12
The U.S. has allowed Iraq to purchase chemical warfare antidotes despite concerns about their potential use in chemical warfare. This decision comes amid reports of…
Al-Qaeda Claims Responsibility for Terrorist Operations in Kenya - 2002-12-09
Al-Qaeda has claimed responsibility for recent terrorist attacks in Kenya and threatened further actions against the U.S. and Israel. Suleiman Abu Ghaith made these statements…
Kenyan Authorities Release Images of Suspects in Last Month's Terrorist Attacks in Mombasa
Kenyan authorities have released images of two suspects linked to terrorist attacks against Israeli targets in Mombasa. The suspects are believed to have attempted to…
Palestinian Officials: Al-Qaeda Members Among Palestinians Are Israeli Agents - 2002-12-07
Palestinian officials allege that Mossad has trained individuals in Gaza to pose as Al-Qaeda members, claiming this is a tactic by Israel to undermine Palestinian…
Al-Qaeda Clue Found in Explosion at Macedonia Consulate in Karachi
A bombing at the Macedonian consulate in Karachi, attributed to Al-Qaeda, killed three people. The Macedonian government is on high alert, and the U.S. condemned…
Sharon: Bin Laden's Al-Qaeda Terror Network Active in Gaza Strip and Lebanon - 2002-12-06
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon claims that Al-Qaeda's network is operational in Gaza and Lebanon and alleges cooperation with Hezbollah, which Hezbollah denies. This statement…
President Bush's Meeting with the President of Kenya and the Prime Minister of Ethiopia - 2002-12-05
President Bush will meet with Kenyan President Arap Moi and Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi to discuss East African security following a recent terrorist attack…
Arrest of Suspected Member of Jamaah Islamiyah in Indonesia - 2002-12-04
Indonesian police have arrested Mokhlas, a suspected senior member of Jamaah Islamiyah, along with several others. He is believed to be the successor to a…
Bush: The Suicide Nature of Terrorist Attacks in Kenya Indicates They Were the Work of al-Qaeda
President Bush linked the suicide bombings in Kenya to al-Qaeda, confirming the involvement of the terrorist network. The attacks resulted in the deaths of sixteen…
Clashes Between Kurds and Islamic Militants - 2002-12-04
Kurdish forces in Iraq faced a surprise attack from Ansar al-Islam, resulting in the deaths of twenty Kurdish fighters. The attack occurred while many soldiers…
U.S. Officials Say Al-Qaeda's Claim of Conducting Kenya Attacks is Credible
U.S. officials have deemed Al-Qaeda's claim of responsibility for the recent attacks on Israeli targets in Kenya as credible. The attacks included a suicide bombing…
Israel Had Prior Knowledge of Attacks in Kenya - 2002-12-03
Israeli officials had prior knowledge of planned al-Qaeda attacks in Kenya but lacked specific details to prevent them. The attacks resulted in the deaths of…
Trial of Four Individuals in the Netherlands for Involvement in a Terrorist Group
Four men are on trial in the Netherlands for allegedly plotting attacks against American targets in Europe shortly after 9/11. The group is believed to…
U.S. State Department Warns of Terrorist Attack Risks in East Africa and Yemen - 2002-12-01
The U.S. State Department has issued a warning about potential terrorist attacks in East Africa and Yemen, particularly highlighting threats from al-Qaeda. Americans traveling to…
Two pieces of bombs used in the explosion at the Israeli hotel in Mombasa have been found - 2002-12-01
Two pieces of bombs from the Mombasa hotel explosion have been discovered, which killed 16 people. The investigation points towards Al-Qaeda's involvement, as stated by…