October 2002
President Bush is Committed to Protecting the American People According to the Constitution - 2002-10-31
Secretary of State Colin Powell emphasized that the U.S. will act independently regarding Iraq, asserting President Bush's constitutional commitment to protect Americans. This comes as…
Security for Afghanistan - 2002-10-31
The UN envoy to Afghanistan highlights ongoing security and human rights challenges in the country while calling for international support. Despite these issues, he notes…
Arrest of Two Yugoslav Citizens in Croatia in Connection with Ship Seizure - 2002-10-30
Two Yugoslav citizens were arrested in Croatia for their involvement in the seizure of a ship suspected of smuggling military equipment to Iraq, violating UN…
Bush's Meeting with Hans Blix, Head of UN Weapons Inspectors - 2002-10-30
President Bush met with Hans Blix, head of UN weapons inspectors, to discuss the U.S. draft resolution for disarming Iraq. The meeting comes amid reports…
The UN Does Not Have Much Time Regarding Iraq - 2002-10-30
The White House is urging the UN to take decisive action regarding Iraq, indicating that discussions have been extensive but need to conclude. Iraq has…
U.S. Secretary of State to Present Plan for Supporting Democracy in the Arab World
Colin Powell, the U.S. Secretary of State, is set to announce a plan aimed at fostering democracy in the Arab world, focusing on reforms in…
Anti-War Protests in Washington - 2002-10-27
Tens of thousands protested in Washington against President Bush's war policies regarding Iraq, with similar demonstrations occurring worldwide. Prominent figures like Jesse Jackson spoke out…
UN Hopes to End Tribal Conflict with Meeting of Rival Afghan Leaders
The UN is facilitating a meeting between rival Afghan warlords Abdul Rashid Dostum and Mohammad Atta to resolve ongoing tribal conflicts that have resulted in…
Russia and France's Observations on the US Resolution - 2002-10-26
Russia and France are working to amend a US resolution demanding Iraq's cooperation with UN weapons inspectors. The US plans to vote on this resolution…
Organization Suspected of Bali Bombing Added to Sanctions List
The UN has sanctioned the Islamic Community group due to its suspected connections with Al-Qaeda and its alleged involvement in the deadly Bali bombing. This…
Action Against Companies That Provided Military Assistance to Iraq - 2002-10-23
The U.S. is urging action against two companies in Yugoslavia and Bosnia-Herzegovina for allegedly violating UN sanctions by supplying military assistance to Iraq. While U.S.…
A Human Rights Group Calls for Addressing Human Rights Violations in Afghanistan Over the Past Two Decades
A UN-affiliated human rights group has urged the formation of an international commission to investigate human rights violations in Afghanistan over the last twenty years.…
United Nations Meeting on Climate Change Opens in New Delhi
The UN meeting on climate change has commenced in New Delhi, urging countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. T.R. Baalu emphasized the need for industrialized…
UN Committee Calls for Sanctions Against Companies Exploiting National Resources of Congo - 2002-10-22
A UN committee has called for sanctions against 29 companies and 54 individuals involved in the illegal exploitation of the Democratic Republic of Congo's resources.…
The U.S. Pressures the Sudanese Government to End 19-Year Civil War
The U.S. has enacted a law to pressure Sudan to end its long-standing civil war by imposing economic sanctions if it fails to engage with…
Russia Dissatisfied with New US Resolution Proposal to the UN Regarding Iraq - 2002-10-22
Russia has expressed dissatisfaction with a new US resolution proposal to the UN regarding Iraq, stating it offers little change from previous drafts and lacks…
UN Weapons Inspection Chief to Visit Moscow
Hans Blix, the head of the UN weapons inspection team, is set to visit Moscow to discuss the return of inspectors to Iraq amid concerns…
Completion of Investigations by American and British Experts in Ukraine - 2002-10-21
American and British military experts have concluded their investigation in Ukraine regarding the potential sale of advanced radar systems to Iraq. The U.S. Ambassador indicated…
The United States Submits a New Resolution on Iraq to the Security Council - 2002-10-21
The U.S. is set to submit a new resolution to the UN Security Council concerning Iraq, emphasizing strict weapons inspections and potential consequences for non-compliance.…
Kuwait Begins Receiving Its Stolen Documents from Iraq
Kuwait has begun receiving archival documents stolen by Iraq during the 1990 occupation. This return is part of the conditions set by the UN for…
Leaders of French-speaking Communities Emphasize the Priority of the UN's Role in Iraq
Leaders of 56 French-speaking communities met in Beirut and stressed that disarmament efforts in Iraq should be led by the UN. They called for Iraq…
U.S. Representative's Trip to the Middle East - 2002-10-19
William Burns, a senior U.S. diplomat, began a two-week trip to the Middle East, meeting with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to discuss the Iraq crisis…
Kofi Annan Meets with President of Uzbekistan - 2002-10-19
Kofi Annan met with Uzbekistan's President Islam Karimov to discuss human rights and terrorism. Uzbekistan agreed to enhance its relationship with the UN High Commissioner…
Burma's Military Government Accused of Using Sexual Violence as a Weapon - 2002-10-18
A UN human rights representative is investigating claims that Burma's military government uses sexual violence as a weapon and forcibly recruits minors. The Burmese government…
Iraq to Return Stolen Documents from Kuwait
Iraq is returning stolen documents from Kuwait, taken during its occupation a decade ago. The handover is supervised by the UN and is part of…
The United States Will Present Another Draft Resolution to the United Nations - 2002-10-18
The U.S. is preparing to submit a new draft resolution to the UN that does not allow for military action against Iraq unless it fails…
Kofi Annan Begins Trip to Central Asian Countries with Visit to Kazakhstan - 2002-10-18
Kofi Annan visited Kazakhstan as part of his trip to Central Asia, meeting with President Nursultan Nazarbayev and commending the country's economic advancements since independence.…
UN Security Council Meeting on Iraq Resolution - 2002-10-17
The UN Security Council is discussing a new resolution for Iraq's disarmament, with Kofi Annan emphasizing the seriousness of Iraq's non-compliance. While most countries recognize…
Negotiations for Agreement on Iraq Resolution - 2002-10-17
Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov and U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell discussed Iraq's disarmament in a phone call, agreeing on the need for quick…
Iraq and France - 2002-10-17
France has indicated that it may consider military intervention in Iraq contingent upon a United Nations endorsement. This development involves France's stance on Iraq amidst…
The United Nations Must Protect Global Security - 2002-10-16
President Bush signed a resolution permitting military action against Iraq, emphasizing the UN's role in global security. The UN Security Council is discussing a new…
Criminal Case Against Leonid Kuchma, President of Ukraine - 2002-10-16
A Ukrainian judge has initiated a criminal investigation against President Leonid Kuchma over allegations of arms sales to Iraq and involvement in a journalist's murder.…
Possibility of Israeli Military Attack on Lebanon Over Water Division - 2002-10-16
Lebanon has initiated a water pumping project from the Wazzani River, which has prompted Israel to threaten military action. The project aims to supply water…
UN: Possibility of Famine in Ethiopia and Eritrea - 2002-10-15
The UN warns of a potential famine in Ethiopia and Eritrea due to drought and ongoing issues, affecting nearly 30 million people. The Ethiopian government,…
American and European Inspectors Visit Ukraine to Investigate Compliance with Iraq Sanctions - 2002-10-14
American and British inspectors are in Ukraine to investigate potential violations of UN sanctions regarding a military radar sale to Iraq. Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma…
New Position of the Iraqi Government - 2002-10-12
The Iraqi government has agreed to allow UN weapons inspectors to inspect eight presidential palaces, as announced by Vice President Taha Yasin Ramadan. This marks…
Humanitarian Crisis in Ivory Coast - 2002-10-12
Ivory Coast is experiencing a humanitarian crisis amid a three-week uprising against the government. The World Food Program reports significant displacement due to fighting between…
Tony Blair Visits Moscow to Persuade Vladimir Putin
Tony Blair is in Moscow to convince Vladimir Putin to support a new UN resolution on Iraq. The UK and US seek to enhance inspector…
Israel-Lebanon Water Dispute Intensifies
The water dispute between Israel and Lebanon has escalated, with Israeli PM Ariel Sharon threatening military action against Lebanon's plans to increase water extraction from…
Sudan Commits to Military Retaliation Against Eritrea
Sudan has vowed military retaliation against Eritrea for allegedly aiding rebels in an attack on eastern Sudan. This escalation occurs as Sudan is attempting to…
Leaders of 4 Central Asian Countries Call for Prevention of Aral Sea Drying
Leaders from Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan have called for international efforts to address the environmental crisis of the Aral Sea. They plan to establish…
Children May Be the Biggest Losers of the Conflict - 2002-10-05
UN officials highlighted the plight of children in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, stating that they are among the biggest victims. Statistics reveal a significant number of…
Iraq is Hiding Its Weapons - 2002-10-05
The CIA has released a report indicating that Iraq is secretly developing new chemical and biological weapons while attempting to build a nuclear bomb. The…
Negotiations Between Greek and Turkish Leaders of Cyprus - 2002-10-05
The Greek and Turkish leaders of Cyprus wrapped up a two-day meeting in New York, agreeing to form committees for further discussions on the island's…
Jordan Urges Iraq to Accept Any New Resolution
Jordan has called on Iraq to accept any new UN resolutions to prevent a potential U.S. military attack. This is significant as it reflects Jordan's…
Meeting of UN Inspectors Chief with Colin Powell - 2002-10-04
Hans Blix, the UN weapons inspectors chief, is meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell to discuss the return of inspectors to Iraq. Blix…
Clashes in Northern Afghanistan Between Rival Military Commanders - 2002-10-04
Clashes have resumed in northern Afghanistan between the forces of rival commanders Abdul Rashid Dostum and Ata Mohammad, resulting in casualties. Despite a previous ceasefire,…
Security Council's Decision on Approving a New Resolution Against Iraq - 2002-10-04
The UN Security Council is considering a new resolution against Iraq, supported by the U.S., as weapons inspectors prepare to enter the country. Hans Blix,…
Shooting Outside the United Nations - 2002-10-03
A man was arrested for firing shots into the air outside the UN headquarters in New York. No injuries were reported, and the incident coincided…
Voting on President Bush's Proposed Resolution - 2002-10-03
The U.S. Congress is voting on a resolution that would grant President Bush the authority to take military action against Iraq if it fails to…
Debt Forgiveness for Six African Countries - 2002-10-03
Leaders from 14 Southern African Development Community countries met in Angola to address a severe food crisis and called for debt forgiveness for six affected…
Severe Clashes in Northern Afghanistan - 2002-10-03
Severe clashes have erupted in northern Afghanistan between rival commanders Abdul Rashid Dostum and Atta Muhammad, resulting in injuries and a violation of a recent…
Hans Blix's Report on Agreement with Iraq - 2002-10-03
Hans Blix is presenting a report on Iraq's agreement to unlimited weapons inspections to the UN Security Council. The U.S. and Britain demand no restrictions…
Colin Powell: Inspectors Should Not Return to Iraq Without a Strong UN Resolution - 2002-10-02
Colin Powell emphasized that UN weapons inspectors should not return to Iraq without a strong Security Council resolution outlining the consequences of Iraq's non-cooperation. This…
Britain Deems Iraq's Agreement on Inspections Insufficient - 2002-10-02
Britain has expressed that the recent agreement allowing UN weapons inspectors to return to Iraq is not enough. Jack Straw emphasized the need for a…
Russia Welcomes Iraq's Agreement on Inspections
Russia has welcomed Iraq's agreement to allow UN weapons inspectors to return, indicating compliance with existing Security Council resolutions. This development is significant as it…
Military Exercises in Kuwait to Counter Chemical Attack - 2002-10-02
U.S., Czech, and German forces are conducting military exercises in Kuwait to prepare for a potential chemical attack from Iraq. The exercises involve training Kuwaiti…
Baghdad Opposes New Resolution - 2002-10-02
Baghdad has rejected the U.S. request for a new UN resolution on weapons inspections, claiming existing resolutions are adequate. Tariq Aziz emphasized the unacceptability of…
Nasrin Mahdavi's Report: UN and Iraqi Government Agreement - 2002-10-02
Representatives from the UN and the Iraqi government have reached an agreement in Vienna to restart the activities of UN inspectors in Iraq after two…
Weapons Inspectors Prepare to Return to Iraq Within Two Weeks - 2002-10-01
UN weapons inspectors are set to return to Iraq within two weeks, pending final approval from the Security Council. Hans Blix, the head of the…
The U.S. Rejects Russia's Criticism of Airstrikes Against Iraq
The U.S. has dismissed Russia's criticism of its airstrikes in Iraq, citing Iraq's recent attacks on patrolling aircraft. This situation highlights ongoing tensions between the…
Talks with Iraq Continue in Vienna - 2002-10-01
United Nations weapons inspectors are in Vienna for talks with the Iraqi delegation about the return of inspectors to Iraq. Iraq plans to share information…
Tony Blair: Let Saddam Comply with the United Nations' Demands - 2002-10-01
Tony Blair emphasized the need for Saddam Hussein to comply with UN demands, warning that inaction could weaken the UN. He also called for negotiations…
U.S. Senate Begins Debate on Military Action Against Iraq - 2002-10-01
The U.S. Senate is starting discussions on a resolution that would authorize military action against Iraq. This involves the President's ability to use force and…