February 2003
Baghdad to Destroy Al-Sumoud 2 Missiles Starting Saturday - 2003-02-28
Iraq has announced it will begin destroying its Al-Sumoud 2 missiles in compliance with UN orders. This decision comes amid threats from the US and…
US Ambassador Warns France That Its Position on Iraq Could Damage US-French Relations - 2003-02-27
The US Ambassador to France warned that France's position on Iraq could harm bilateral relations. Howard Leach criticized France's request for extended inspections and emphasized…
Baghdad to Respond to UN Order for Destruction of Al-Sumoud 2 Missiles in Two Days - 2003-02-27
Iraq is set to respond to a UN directive to destroy its Al-Sumoud 2 missiles within two days. The UN insists these missiles exceed the…
German Chancellor Urges Iraq to Comply with All UN Demands
German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder calls on Iraq to meet UN demands, particularly regarding missile disarmament. He and Russian President Vladimir Putin share views on Iraq's…
British Prime Minister and King of Jordan Urge Iraq to Cooperate with Weapons Inspectors
British Prime Minister Tony Blair and King Abdullah of Jordan called on Iraq to cooperate with UN weapons inspectors, emphasizing the urgency of disarmament. They…
President Bush: Disarming Iraq is the Only Way to Avoid War - 2003-02-26
President Bush emphasizes that Iraq's complete disarmament is essential to avoid war, following Saddam Hussein's defiance of UN orders. The situation is tense as the…
Saddam Hussein: Iraq Will Resist UN Order to Destroy Al-Sumoud 2 Missiles - 2003-02-25
Saddam Hussein declared that Iraq will resist a UN order to destroy its Al-Sumoud 2 missiles, while a senior military advisor indicated that the government…
Nazi Baghlari Report: UN Calls for More Aid to Repatriate Afghan Refugees
The United Nations is seeking increased aid from donor countries to help repatriate 1.2 million Afghan refugees back to Afghanistan. This initiative highlights the ongoing…
Saddam: We Will Not Destroy Al-Samoud 2 Missiles - 2003-02-25
Saddam Hussein refuses to destroy Al-Samoud 2 missiles despite UN requests, denying claims of their potential to exceed limits. He challenges President Bush to a…
Visit of Disarmament Experts from South Africa to Baghdad - 2003-02-24
A South African delegation of disarmament experts is in Baghdad to help Iraq cooperate with UN weapons inspectors. South Africa, which opposes war against Iraq,…
Non-Aligned Movement - Agreement on Iraq, Disagreement on North Korea - 2003-02-24
The Non-Aligned Movement is set to hold a summit where it will call for Iraq to comply with UN resolutions regarding weapons inspections while failing…
Turkey's Parliament Has Not Yet Approved the Use of Its Military Bases by the U.S.
Turkey's Parliament has not approved the U.S. use of its military bases amid ongoing discussions about the Iraq crisis and international legitimacy. The Speaker of…
Iraqi General: Baghdad Has Not Yet Decided Whether to Comply with UN Order to Destroy Al-Sumoud 2 Missiles
The Iraqi government is undecided on whether to follow a UN directive to destroy its Al-Sumoud 2 missiles. General Hosam Muhammad Amin indicates that Iraq…
Colin Powell's Visit to Seoul - 2003-02-24
Colin Powell visited Seoul to attend the inauguration of President Roh Moo-hyun and discuss North Korea's nuclear ambitions. He emphasized China's potential role in addressing…
Meeting of Yevgeny Primakov, Former Prime Minister of Russia, with Saddam Hussein - 2003-02-24
Yevgeny Primakov met with Saddam Hussein in Baghdad to discuss Iraq's cooperation with UN weapons inspectors. The meeting was requested by Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Iraq has deployed missiles along its border with Kuwait to threaten American and British soldiers - 2003-02-23
Iraq has deployed missiles near its border with Kuwait, posing a threat to American and British troops stationed there. This action violates a 1994 agreement…
Colin Powell: The Time to Act on Disarming Iraq Has Come - 2003-02-23
Colin Powell announced that the U.S. believes it is time to take action against Iraq for its non-compliance with UN disarmament demands. A new resolution…
The U.S. Claims It Has 200,000 Soldiers Ready for Possible Attack on Iraq - 2003-02-22
The U.S. has 200,000 soldiers prepared for a potential attack on Iraq, with 99,000 currently in Kuwait. This announcement follows the U.S. rejecting Iraq's offer…
Closer Cooperation of the International Atomic Energy Agency with Iran - 2003-02-22
The IAEA is set to enhance cooperation with Iran regarding its nuclear program, which Iran asserts is for peaceful purposes. President Khatami defended Iran's right…
Christian Leaders in Britain Express Doubts About the Legitimacy of the War in Iraq - 2003-02-21
Christian leaders in Britain, including Rowan Williams and Cormac Murphy O'Connor, have raised concerns about the legitimacy of the Iraq war, advocating for more time…
Nearly 40 Israeli Tanks Attack Crowded Civilian Areas with Support from Armed Helicopters - 2003-02-19
Israeli forces launched an attack on civilian areas in Gaza, resulting in multiple casualties. The Palestinian leadership is seeking international condemnation, while the Israeli military…
Kofi Annan: The Possibility of War in Iraq Should Not Distract Governments from Fighting Poverty and Hunger in the World - 2003-02-19
Kofi Annan addressed the International Conference on Funding for Agricultural Development, urging that potential war in Iraq should not divert attention from global poverty and…
United States Says It May Publicize New UN Resolution on Use of Force Against Iraq This Week - 2003-02-19
The U.S. may announce a new UN resolution this week allowing military action against Iraq, justified by Saddam Hussein's non-compliance with disarmament. While the U.S.…
Mohammad Mohsen Sazgara Arrested by Plainclothes Agents - 2003-02-19
Mohammad Mohsen Sazgara, a reformist journalist critical of Iran's ruling clerics, was arrested by plainclothes agents in Tehran. His arrest coincides with a UN inspection…
Many Iraqi Experts Willing to Be Interviewed
UN weapons inspectors report that many Iraqi experts are willing to be interviewed but want their discussions recorded due to fears of misinterpretation. Inspectors reject…
EU Leaders Conclude Extraordinary Meeting with Warning to Iraq - 2003-02-18
EU leaders held an extraordinary meeting in Brussels where they issued a stern warning to Iraq regarding compliance with UN disarmament resolutions. Despite internal disagreements…
Tony Blair: Saddam Hussein's Violation of UN Resolutions Justifies Military Action and Disarmament of Iraq
Tony Blair asserts that Saddam Hussein's failure to comply with UN resolutions justifies potential military action and disarmament of Iraq. He emphasizes the responsibility lies…
Cyprus Elections - 2003-02-17
Tassos Papadopoulos won the Greek Cypriot presidential elections, promising to unite Cyprus and pursue EU membership. He defeated incumbent Glafcos Clerides and aims to resolve…
Millions Worldwide Protest Against Potential US-Led War with Iraq - 2003-02-16
Millions protested globally against a potential US-led war with Iraq, with significant gatherings in London and Barcelona. The protests highlighted widespread opposition to military action,…
Extraordinary Arab Leaders Summit on Iraq Crisis in Cairo - 2003-02-16
Arab League foreign ministers are meeting in Cairo to discuss the Iraq crisis and plan an extraordinary summit for Arab leaders. The summit is likely…
In Potential War Against Iraq, Millions of Iraqis Will Face Dire Situations - 2003-02-16
A Swiss official has warned that a potential war against Iraq could lead to dire humanitarian conditions for millions of Iraqis, especially if the UN's…
A Delegation of Human Rights Experts Has Arrived in Iran After Seven Years
A team of human rights experts has arrived in Iran for the first time in seven years to assess the situation in prisons known for…
First Human Rights Experts Mission in Iran in Seven Years Begins
A UN human rights expert delegation has begun its first mission in Iran in seven years, meeting with judiciary officials and planning visits to prisons,…
White House Spokesman Says Mr. Bush Still Sees Force as a Last Resort - 2003-02-16
President Bush maintains hope for a peaceful resolution to the Iraq crisis, but still views military action as a last resort, placing the responsibility on…
Millions Worldwide March Against War with Iraq - 2003-02-15
Millions of people globally protested against the impending war with Iraq on February 15, 2003, with significant turnouts in cities like Rome, Berlin, and London.…
Only Iraq's Full Cooperation with Weapons Inspectors Can Prevent Military Attack - 2003-02-14
The head of the IAEA, Mohamed ElBaradei, emphasizes that Iraq must fully cooperate with UN weapons inspectors to avoid military action. President Bush insists on…
Colin Powell: I hope America's uninterested allies in the United Nations support a possible war with Iraq
Colin Powell expresses hope that uninterested allies in the UN will support a potential war with Iraq to disarm it. He emphasizes the importance of…
Russian President: A US Attack on Iraq Without UN Approval Would Be a Major Mistake - 2003-02-12
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned against a US military attack on Iraq without UN approval, suggesting that Russia might use its veto power in the…
Bush Administration Announces Ongoing Negotiations for a New UN Resolution to Destroy Iraq's Weapons of Mass Destruction - 2003-02-12
The Bush administration is working on a new UN resolution aimed at destroying Iraq's weapons of mass destruction, with hopes for swift approval. Key figures…
Iraq Approves Use of U-2 Aircraft - 2003-02-11
Iraq has approved the use of U-2 aircraft for UN weapons inspections amid ongoing skepticism from the U.S. government regarding Iraq's commitment to disarmament. President…
Vladimir Putin's Visit to France - 2003-02-10
Vladimir Putin visited Paris to discuss Iraq with French President Jacques Chirac. They focused on peaceful disarmament proposals from Germany and France, emphasizing the need…
UN Weapons Inspectors: Successes Achieved in Negotiations with Iraq - 2003-02-09
UN weapons inspectors report progress in negotiations with Iraq regarding disarmament and cooperation with inspection programs. Key figures include Hans Blix and Mohamed ElBaradei. This…
Pope John Paul II Sends Representative to Baghdad Tomorrow - 2003-02-09
Pope John Paul II is sending a representative to Baghdad to persuade Saddam Hussein to cooperate with UN weapons inspectors and prevent war. The Pope…
Kofi Annan Warns the U.S. to Avoid Military Action Against Iraq Without UN Approval - 2003-02-09
Kofi Annan cautioned the U.S. against conducting military operations in Iraq without UN approval, emphasizing that such actions should be a last resort. President Bush,…
United Nations: Iraq Has Changed Course on Destroying Its Weapons of Mass Destruction - 2003-02-09
The United Nations has reported that Iraq is shifting its stance on the destruction of its weapons of mass destruction following talks between officials Mohamed…
Australian Prime Minister: War with Iraq Must Have United Nations Support - 2003-02-09
Australian Prime Minister John Howard emphasized the necessity of United Nations support for any military action against Iraq during his visit to the U.S. This…
Crucial and Decisive Negotiations with Iraqi Officials Conclude
UN weapons inspectors concluded two days of negotiations with Iraqi officials in Baghdad, discussing critical issues and exchanging documents. Hans Blix and Mohamed ElBaradei are…
UN Spokesperson: Afghanistan Police Academy to Recruit and Train More Women
The UN has announced that Afghanistan's police academy is starting to recruit and train more women, particularly those who were denied education under the Taliban.…
Vladimir Putin and Gerhard Schröder Renew Call for Peaceful Solution to Iraq Crisis - 2003-02-09
Vladimir Putin and Gerhard Schröder have called for more time for UN weapons inspectors in Iraq during talks in Berlin. This comes after the U.S.…
Senior UN Officials: The First Day of Negotiations in Baghdad Was 'Beneficial' and 'Very Content-Filled'
The first day of negotiations in Baghdad regarding Iraq's disarmament was described as beneficial and content-rich by senior UN officials. Key discussions included reconnaissance flights…
Nelson Mandela Asked to Convince Saddam Hussein to Step Down
Nelson Mandela has been approached to convince Saddam Hussein to step down to prevent war, as requested by Arab leaders from neighboring countries. Mandela's involvement…
Mr. Blix and Mr. ElBaradei Demand More Evidence Regarding Disarmament Process - 2003-02-08
Hans Blix and Mohamed ElBaradei are in Baghdad seeking more evidence on Iraq's disarmament efforts. They plan to report their findings to the UN Security…
Kofi Annan Warns the U.S. Against Unilateral Action in Iraq - 2003-02-08
Kofi Annan cautioned the U.S. against taking unilateral military action in Iraq, stressing the necessity of UN approval for legitimacy. President Bush insists on immediate…
UN Officials Call for Resolution of Remaining Disputes Between Turkey and Greece
UN officials are urging Turkey and Greece to start talks on security and military issues related to Cyprus. A deadline of February 28 has been…
Fighting Continues in Afghanistan Near Kandahar - 2003-02-05
Fighting near Kandahar has resulted in the deaths of three Afghan soldiers and five suspected Taliban insurgents. The conflict is ongoing, following recent clashes involving…
The Security Council Will Hold a Special Meeting Next Week on North Korea's Nuclear Weapons Program - 2003-02-04
The UN Security Council will convene next week to address the stalemate regarding North Korea's nuclear weapons program. Mohamed ElBaradei from the IAEA will report…
Meeting Between British Prime Minister and French President - 2003-02-04
British Prime Minister Tony Blair and French President Jacques Chirac met to discuss military action against Iraq. While Blair supports U.S. threats of military action…
U.S. Secretary of State: We Will Present Documented Evidence of Iraq's Deception This Week - 2003-02-04
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell announced that he would present new evidence of Iraq's failure to disarm, including reconnaissance images and intercepted communications. Iraq…
UN Indictment Against Thirty-Two Individuals Including Fifteen Indonesian Soldiers for War Crimes - 2003-02-04
The UN has indicted thirty-two individuals, including fifteen Indonesian soldiers, for war crimes committed during the East Timorese independence movement in 1999. All accused are…
Today, the Leaders of Britain and France Will Meet
Today, British Prime Minister Tony Blair and French President Jacques Chirac are meeting to discuss a potential U.S.-led war against Iraq and other international issues.…
Nasrin Mahdavi Report: Germany Assumes Presidency of the UN Security Council - 2003-02-03
Germany has assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council as of February 1, 2003. This transition is reported by Nasrin Mahdavi from the Persian…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Insecurity in Afghanistan - 2003-02-03
Last week, there were multiple attacks on UN staff and offices in Afghanistan, particularly in the west and near Kabul, highlighting ongoing security concerns in…
The U.S. Will Begin Its Possible Attack on Iraq with Extensive Airstrikes on Military and Political Targets - 2003-02-03
U.S. officials announced that a potential military attack on Iraq would start with extensive airstrikes aimed at military and political targets, intending to facilitate a…
US: Potential Attack on Iraq to Begin with Extensive Airstrikes Against Military and Political Targets - 2003-02-02
US defense officials announced that a potential military attack on Iraq will commence with extensive airstrikes aimed at military and political targets. The US is…
The Head of the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Head of the UN Weapons Inspectors Will Visit Iraq - 2003-02-02
The heads of the IAEA and UN weapons inspectors are set to visit Iraq amid global pressure for disarmament. This visit aims to prevent war…
Iraq Threatens to Carry Out Suicide Attacks Against American Citizens in the Middle East
Iraq has issued threats of suicide attacks against American citizens in the Middle East and vowed to destroy any military forces sent by the U.S.…