March 2002
Continued Aid to Earthquake-Affected Areas in Afghanistan - 2002-03-30
International aid efforts continue in northern Afghanistan following a devastating earthquake that killed at least 800 people. Military teams from Germany, the Netherlands, and Denmark…
Field Hospital Established in Earthquake-Stricken Areas of Afghanistan - 2002-03-29
International peacekeeping forces have set up a field hospital in northern Afghanistan following a devastating earthquake. Approximately 20,000 people are left homeless in freezing conditions,…
Tents, Blankets, and Hundreds of Tons of Food for Earthquake Victims in Afghanistan - 2002-03-28
A devastating earthquake in Afghanistan has resulted in a significant loss of life, with Afghan officials estimating around 2,000 deaths, while UN officials suggest the…
Public Mourning in Afghanistan - 2002-03-28
Public mourning has been declared in Afghanistan following a devastating earthquake in Dushanbe, with estimates of casualties ranging from 800 to 2000. Hamid Karzai visited…
New Talks Between the U.S. and Russia Regarding Iraq - 2002-03-28
U.S. and Russian diplomats are negotiating a review of UN sanctions against Iraq, which are set to expire soon. John Wolf and Yuri Fedotov are…
Return of Afghan Refugees - 2002-03-27
Afghan refugees living on border islands between Afghanistan and Tajikistan are slowly returning home after 18 months in camps. Russian and UN officials report on…
Severe Earthquake in Afghanistan - 2002-03-27
A severe earthquake in northern Afghanistan has resulted in over 1,500 deaths and around 4,000 injuries, with significant destruction in the city of Nahrin. Afghan…
Political Asylum for Vietnamese in America - 2002-03-27
The U.S. is offering political asylum to around 1,000 Vietnamese refugees who fled to Cambodia due to government repression. The Vietnamese hill tribes sought asylum…
Training of the New Afghan National Army Approved by the U.S. Army - 2002-03-26
The U.S. has approved the training of the new Afghan National Army, which will begin in 4 to 6 weeks. Concerns about stability in Afghanistan…
Kofi Annan to Meet with Iraqi Foreign Minister
Kofi Annan is set to meet with Iraqi Foreign Minister Naji Sabri to discuss the return of UN weapons inspectors to Iraq. This meeting follows…
Meeting of the Presidents of the United States and Mexico - 2002-03-25
President Bush and President Vicente Fox met in Monterrey, Mexico, to discuss enhancing trade and investment, as well as immigration reform. This meeting follows a…
Two-Day United Nations Leaders Conference - 2002-03-23
President Bush and Mexican President Vicente Fox met in Monterrey to discuss immigration and border security issues following a UN leaders conference. They addressed concerns…
Reform of U.S. Immigration Laws - 2002-03-23
President Bush and Mexican President Vicente Fox have agreed to enhance trade and investment while addressing immigration issues. The U.S. plans to reform immigration laws…
United Nations Summit on Aid to Developing Countries - 2002-03-22
President Bush attended a UN summit in Monterrey, Mexico, where he met with leaders from Mexico and Canada to discuss North American issues. He is…
Bulent Ecevit Urges Iraq to Allow Inspectors to Return - 2002-03-21
Bulent Ecevit, Turkey's Prime Minister, called on Iraq to permit the return of UN weapons inspectors following discussions with U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney. Ecevit…
IAEA Approves Action Plan to Protect the World Against Nuclear Terrorism - 2002-03-20
The IAEA has approved an action plan to enhance global protection against nuclear terrorism by improving international standards for nuclear facilities. This initiative comes in…
United Nations Awards Annual Refugee Prize to Norwegian Ship
The United Nations has awarded the Nansen Refugee Award to the crew of a Norwegian ship for rescuing 430 Afghan refugees from a sinking vessel.…
Afghanistan's Interim Government Needs Millions in Aid for Ongoing Expenses - 2002-03-20
The United Nations has highlighted the urgent financial needs of Afghanistan's interim government, which is facing a shortfall in funding for essential operations. The government…
United Nations Conference on Eradicating Poverty Worldwide - 2002-03-19
The United Nations is hosting a conference in Monterrey, Mexico, focused on eradicating global poverty. Leaders from various nations are discussing financial aid, debt reduction,…
Germany's Condition for Participation in Potential War Against Iraq - 2002-03-16
Germany's government has stated it will only participate in a potential U.S. war against Iraq if authorized by the UN. Chancellor Gerhard Schröder indicated support…
Under the Valley Between: UN Resolution on Palestinian Statehood Approved - 2002-03-16
The UN has approved a resolution regarding Palestinian statehood, raising questions about its potential impact on peace in the Middle East. This resolution involves international…
Kofi Annan: People of Zimbabwe Should Not Resort to Violence - 2002-03-14
Kofi Annan called on the people of Zimbabwe to avoid violence following a disputed election that saw President Mugabe declared the winner. Morgan Tsvangirai, Mugabe's…
Compensation Payments for Iraq's Attack on Kuwait Continue - 2002-03-14
The UN has allocated nearly two billion dollars for compensation related to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, primarily benefiting Kuwait and some claimants in Saudi Arabia.…
Forty Billion Dollars to Victims of Iraqi Aggression - 2002-03-14
The UN has allocated nearly two billion dollars for compensation related to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, primarily benefiting Kuwait and some claimants in Saudi Arabia.…
Kofi Annan Urges People of Zimbabwe Not to Resort to Violence - 2002-03-14
Kofi Annan called on Zimbabweans to avoid violence following a disputed election where President Mugabe was declared the winner. Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai rejected the…
U.S. Support for Weapons Inspectors - 2002-03-13
The U.S. has expressed support for upcoming UN talks with Iraq regarding weapons inspections, urging a quicker process. Iraq has raised concerns about the presence…
The U.S. Calls for Speed in Negotiations with Iraq - 2002-03-09
The U.S. is urging for expedited negotiations with Iraq regarding weapons inspections as the UN prepares for a second round of talks. Kofi Annan has…
Meeting between Kofi Annan and Iraqi Foreign Minister - 2002-03-09
Kofi Annan met with Iraqi Foreign Minister Najy Sabri to discuss the return of weapons inspectors to Iraq, but Iraq appears unwilling to accept them.…
When Will UN Weapons Inspectors Visit Iraq?
The US and UK are pressing Iraq to allow UN weapons inspectors to return and verify the presence of weapons of mass destruction. Kofi Annan…
Earthquake in Afghanistan on Sunday - 2002-03-05
An earthquake struck Samangan province in Afghanistan on Sunday, causing flooding and landslides that have left many residents in need of assistance. Relief organizations, including…
At least fifty people have died in a severe earthquake on Sunday in South and Central Asia - 2002-03-05
A severe earthquake struck South and Central Asia on Sunday, resulting in at least fifty fatalities and one hundred missing persons in Afghanistan. The World…
Syria and Lebanon Demand Peace Based on All United Nations Resolutions
Syria and Lebanon are advocating for a peace agreement in the Middle East that adheres to all UN resolutions, particularly emphasizing the right of Palestinian…
Will the Swiss People End Their Fifty-Year Neutrality?
Swiss voters are deciding on a referendum that could end the country's long-standing neutrality and allow it to join the United Nations. Government officials support…
Attack on Refugee Camps - 2002-03-02
Israeli forces attacked two refugee camps in the West Bank, resulting in 13 Palestinian deaths and over 100 injuries. Kofi Annan has urged Israel to…
Extension of International Peacekeepers' Mission in Afghanistan
Kofi Annan urged for the extension of the international peacekeepers' mission in Afghanistan, warning that their withdrawal could lead to chaos. A recent mortar attack…
Pursuit of a Former Soviet Air Force Officer - 2002-03-02
Viktor Bout, a former Soviet Air Force officer and international arms trafficking suspect, denies selling weapons to Al-Qaeda or the Taliban. He gave an interview…
Sudan Government Acknowledges Attack on Civilians
The Sudanese government has acknowledged that an army helicopter mistakenly attacked civilians, resulting in seventeen deaths at a UN food distribution center. Human Rights Watch…