November 2002
The United States and the United Nations Express Concern Over Increasing Political Turmoil in Venezuela - 2002-11-30
The U.S. and the UN are concerned about escalating political unrest in Venezuela as opposition groups plan a general strike. U.S. officials have warned against…
Weapons Inspections in Iraq Proceed Calmly - 2002-11-30
UN weapons inspectors have resumed inspections in Iraq after a break, focusing on prohibited weapons. They have reported a calm start to their operations and…
Colombian Right-Wing Paramilitary Army Announces Unilateral and Unlimited Ceasefire Starting December 1
The Colombian right-wing paramilitary army has declared a unilateral ceasefire starting December 1, aiming to begin peace talks with President Alvaro Uribe's government. This development…
On the First Day of Weapons Inspections, Iraq Cooperated with UN Inspectors - 2002-11-28
On the first day of UN weapons inspections in Iraq, officials demonstrated cooperation with the inspectors. This marks a significant moment as the inspections aim…
Second Day of Weapons Inspectors' Work in Iraq - 2002-11-28
UN weapons inspectors are conducting inspections in Iraq to find weapons of mass destruction, having resumed their work after four years. They inspected a machinery…
Inspections in Iraq Begin - 2002-11-27
International weapons inspectors have begun their inspections in Iraq, focusing on potential weapons of mass destruction. The inspections involve both military and industrial sites, with…
42 Million People Worldwide Infected with AIDS - 2002-11-27
The UN reports that 42 million people are infected with HIV worldwide, with significant increases expected if preventive measures are not implemented. Peter Piot highlights…
The Security Council Unanimously Extended the UN Peacekeeping Force's Mission in Cyprus
The UN Security Council has unanimously decided to extend the peacekeeping mission in Cyprus for another six months. Kofi Annan is urging Cypriot leaders to…
The Quartet Group on the Middle East Will Meet Next Month in Washington - 2002-11-26
The Quartet on the Middle East will convene in Washington on December 20 to discuss the stalled peace process between Israel and the Palestinians, with…
The First United Nations Weapons Inspectors Arrive in Baghdad - 2002-11-25
The first UN weapons inspectors have arrived in Baghdad amid accusations from Iraq that the U.S. is looking for a reason to launch military action.…
Poppy Cultivation in Afghanistan Decreases This Year
Poppy cultivation in Afghanistan is expected to decrease this year due to farmers' fears of imprisonment. The United Nations highlights Afghanistan's previous status as the…
Israeli Army: An Israeli Soldier Shot a UN Aid Worker
An Israeli soldier shot a UN aid worker in a Palestinian refugee camp, mistaking him for an armed militant. The incident has led to conflicting…
Food Reserves in Zimbabwe Have Significantly Decreased - 2002-11-24
Food reserves in rural Zimbabwe have plummeted, leading to severe hunger and forcing people to eat wild roots and fruits. The Zimbabwe Food Protection Network…
The Presidents of the United States and Russia Agree that Iraq Must Comply with the UN Resolution - 2002-11-23
President Bush and President Putin agreed that Iraq must comply with UN resolutions regarding disarmament. Putin emphasized the need for a multilateral approach through the…
Aircraft Carrying Tools for UN Weapons Inspectors Lands in Baghdad
An aircraft with tools for UN weapons inspectors landed in Baghdad, preparing for inspections for weapons of mass destruction. An 18-member team of inspectors will…
NATO Calls on Iraq for Full and Immediate Cooperation with Weapons Inspectors - 2002-11-22
NATO leaders have pledged support for UN disarmament efforts in Iraq and called for immediate cooperation from Iraq with weapons inspectors. The summit also invited…
NATO Emphasizes Ties with Russia and Central Asian Countries
NATO Secretary General George Robertson highlighted the importance of strengthening ties with Russia and Central Asian nations in the fight against terrorism. This comes as…
UN Requests $16 Million Aid for Ivory Coast - 2002-11-22
The UN has requested $16 million in aid for Ivory Coast amidst ongoing negotiations between the government and rebels over a new peace plan. This…
Reports indicate the deceased was a British national and a UN member - 2002-11-22
A British national working for the UN was killed by gunfire during clashes in Jenin, West Bank, amid escalating violence following a suicide bombing in…
NATO's Agreement to Support UN Efforts for Disarmament in Iraq - 2002-11-21
NATO member states have agreed to support UN disarmament efforts in Iraq due to Iraq's non-compliance with Security Council resolutions. This decision was made at…
Sergey Ivanov: It is still unclear how the Iraq issue will be resolved
Russian Defense Minister Sergey Ivanov commented on Iraq's agreement to allow UN weapons inspectors back, suggesting it reduces the immediate risk of war. He emphasized…
Israeli Fighters Overfly Lebanese Airspace - 2002-11-20
Israeli fighter jets conducted low-altitude flights over Lebanon, breaking the sound barrier and prompting sonic booms heard in various locations. Hezbollah is responding with attacks…
British and American Fighter Bombers Attack Iraqi Air Defense - 2002-11-20
On November 20, 2002, British and American fighter bombers attacked Iraqi military communication sites in response to anti-aircraft fire. The U.S. claims the attack was…
Prospects for Reconciliation with Opponents in Burma - 2002-11-20
The military government of Burma reports progress in reconciliation talks with democratic opponents, acknowledging the efforts of UN envoy Razali Ismail. Despite his disappointment, Razali…
Iraq's Air Defense Systems Bombed for the Second Consecutive Day
U.S. and allied forces bombed Iraq's air defense systems for the second day in a row following Iraq's firing on their patrol aircraft, which the…
UN Says It Will Be Clear by December 8 Whether Iraq Has Weapons of Mass Destruction - 2002-11-19
The UN has announced that by December 8, it will be determined if Iraq has weapons of mass destruction. Iraqi officials, including a close advisor…
Ukrainian President Requests Visa from Czech Republic
Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma has requested a visa to attend a NATO conference in Prague but has not received an official invitation due to allegations…
Muhammad Ali in Afghanistan - 2002-11-18
Muhammad Ali visited Afghanistan to support reconstruction efforts, meeting with schoolgirls and visiting a boxing venue despite his health challenges. U.S. Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill…
Violation of the New UN Security Council Resolution by Iraq - 2002-11-18
The U.S. accuses Iraq of violating a new UN Security Council resolution by attacking its aircraft in no-fly zones. Iraq counters that the U.S. is…
Weapons Inspectors Head to Baghdad - 2002-11-18
High-ranking UN weapons inspectors are traveling to Baghdad to continue the search for weapons of mass destruction. Hans Blix and Mohamed ElBaradei are involved in…
President Bush Praises Establishment of Department of Homeland Security - 2002-11-17
President Bush commended Congress for establishing the Department of Homeland Security, emphasizing its role in combating terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. He also noted…
Erdogan's Support for UN Plan for Cyprus - 2002-11-17
Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed support for a UN plan aimed at resolving the long-standing division of Cyprus. He emphasized that Cyprus should not join the…
Iraq Cooperates with Weapons Inspectors - 2002-11-17
Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister announced the country's cooperation with UN weapons inspectors to refute U.S. claims of possessing weapons of mass destruction. Hans Blix is…
Kofi Annan: Blind Violence Harms the Palestinian Cause
Kofi Annan condemned a deadly attack by Palestinian extremists that killed 12 Israelis, labeling it a terrorist act. The attack, which occurred after a prayer…
Ruzali Ismail, UN Special Envoy for Myanmar, has left the country
Ruzali Ismail, the UN Special Envoy for Myanmar, has departed the country after failing to make significant progress in facilitating dialogue between the military government…
U.S. and British Aircraft Attack Iraqi Air Defense - 2002-11-16
U.S. and British aircraft attacked an Iraqi air defense position after being fired upon in a no-fly zone. This incident marks the first confrontation since…
Iraq Weapons Inspections to Begin on November 27
The UN weapons inspections in Iraq are set to resume on November 27, with preliminary activities starting soon. Iraq is required to submit a report…
Tony Blair: The Decision to Disarm Lies with Saddam Hussein - 2002-11-15
Tony Blair emphasized that the responsibility for disarming lies with Saddam Hussein, warning of potential military action if he does not comply with UN resolutions.…
Biological Weapons Convention - 2002-11-15
The UN's Biological Weapons Convention review conference ended with 146 countries agreeing to continue discussions until 2006. The focus will be on the causes of…
Iraq Accepts Security Council Resolution Unconditionally - 2002-11-13
Iraq has unconditionally accepted a UN Security Council resolution for disarmament, as announced by its representative Mohammed Aldouri. This acceptance comes as President Bush prepares…
Kenya's Protest Against UN Decision on Elephant Ivory Exports - 2002-11-13
Kenya has protested against a UN decision allowing Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa to sell elephant ivory, arguing it promotes poaching. The decision was made…
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…
Bush Meets with Kofi Annan - 2002-11-13
President Bush met with UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan to discuss Iraq's disarmament. The UN is waiting for Iraq's response to a resolution, with a deadline…
The United Nations Presented a Plan to the Turkish and Greek Leaders of Cyprus
The UN has proposed a plan to resolve the division of Cyprus by establishing a joint government for Turkish and Greek leaders. Kofi Annan has…
Dutch Parliament and the Srebrenica Tragedy in 1995
The Dutch Parliament is reviewing the actions of its peacekeeping forces during the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, where thousands of Bosnian Muslims were killed after the…
Saddam Hussein Calls for Emergency Session of Iraqi Parliament - 2002-11-10
Saddam Hussein has called for an emergency meeting of the Iraqi parliament to discuss a UN resolution demanding Iraq's disarmament. Arab foreign ministers in Cairo…
France's Reaction to the UN Security Council Vote on Iraq - 2002-11-10
France, represented by President Chirac, emphasizes the importance of Iraq's full cooperation with UN decisions following a recent Security Council vote. This reaction highlights France's…
Powell: The U.S. Is Not Seeking Military Action Against Iraq
Colin Powell stated that the U.S. is not planning military action against Iraq but will reserve the right to respond if Iraq does not comply…
U.S. Forces Ready for Necessary Action Against Iraq - 2002-11-08
The U.S. Department of Defense announced that American forces are ready to act against Iraq if President Bush deems military action necessary. Victoria Clarke confirmed…
Kofi Annan Describes Resolution as New Regulations That Iraq Must Comply With - 2002-11-08
Kofi Annan emphasized that the UN Security Council resolution mandates Iraq to comply with new regulations regarding disarmament. Arab representatives expressed a desire for peaceful…
Kuwait Allows Use of Its Bases Against Iraq Conditional on UN Approval - 2002-11-04
Kuwait has indicated it will permit U.S. military use of its bases against Iraq if the UN approves military action, contrasting with Saudi Arabia's refusal…
White House Dismisses North Korean Proposal as Worthless - 2002-11-04
The White House has rejected North Korea's proposal for negotiations regarding its weapons program, insisting that North Korea must first dismantle its nuclear capabilities. The…
Saudi Arabia Will Not Allow Use of Its Facilities for Attack on Iraq
Saudi Arabia has declared it will not permit its resources to be used for a military strike against Iraq unless sanctioned by the UN. Foreign…
Efforts to Establish a Transitional Government in Congo Halted for Two Weeks
Negotiations for a transitional government in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been paused for two weeks due to delays in a power-sharing agreement. The…
The U.S. Warns Americans in Iraq to Leave - 2002-11-01
The U.S. has issued a warning for Americans in Iraq to evacuate due to credible threats of kidnapping and the dangerous situation in the country.…