May 2002
Approximately 800,000 Afghan Refugees Have Returned to Their Country
Approximately 800,000 Afghan refugees have returned to Afghanistan, surpassing UN expectations. The UN Refugee Agency indicates a need for increased aid as the return rate…
Iraq Agrees to Extend Oil-for-Food Program with the United Nations
Iraq has agreed to extend the UN's oil-for-food program for six months, accepting new economic sanctions that allow for increased non-military exports. The program, which…
The Spread of AIDS in Africa - 2002-05-30
The United Nations is working with global organizations to help prevent the spread of AIDS among the youth in Africa. This initiative highlights the importance…
Hunger Threat in Zambia - 2002-05-30
Zambia's government has declared a national disaster due to food shortages, with President Levy Mwanawasa requesting immediate aid for 4 million people. UN agencies warn…
Deployment of a Senior American Diplomat to Colombia - 2002-05-29
The U.S. is sending Otto Reich to Colombia to meet with newly elected President Álvaro Uribe to discuss U.S. support following his inauguration. Uribe aims…
High-ranking American Diplomat Meets with Elected President of Colombia - 2002-05-29
A high-ranking U.S. diplomat is set to meet with newly elected Colombian President Alvaro Uribe to show support for his tough stance against leftist insurgents.…
US Congressional Delegation's Efforts to Travel to North Korea - 2002-05-29
A US Congressional delegation visiting China has been trying for three months to obtain a visa to travel to North Korea but has been unsuccessful.…
Opening of the Conference on Development and Growth in Indonesia - 2002-05-27
The UN-organized Conference on Sustainable Development and Growth has commenced in Bali, Indonesia, with thousands of participants discussing economic, social, and environmental balance. The conference…
Plundering of Congo's Mineral Resources - 2002-05-25
A UN delegation reported that the mineral resources of the Democratic Republic of Congo are being plundered by foreign armies and rebel groups involved in…
The U.S. Begins Food Deliveries for Former UNITA Rebels - 2002-05-23
The U.S. has started sending food and aid to former UNITA rebels in Angola, who are suffering from malnutrition and disease. Angolan officials report high…
Nazi Baghlari Report: UN Census Program in Afghanistan - 2002-05-23
The United Nations has initiated a preliminary census of schools in Afghanistan, as reported by Nazi Baghlari. This program is significant for understanding educational infrastructure…
Al-Qaeda Converts Its Assets into Gold and Diamonds - 2002-05-23
The UN expert group reports that Al-Qaeda has likely converted its assets into gold and diamonds to evade asset freezes. This comes amid global efforts…
Three Million People in South Sudan Suffering from Food Shortages - 2002-05-23
Three million people in South Sudan are facing food shortages, with humanitarian organizations warning of a potential crisis. The World Food Organization has received only…
Assassination of a Member of the Loya Jirga Council in Afghanistan - 2002-05-21
An elected member of the Loya Jirga in Afghanistan was assassinated by unidentified attackers shortly after his election. This incident raises concerns about political violence…
Afghanistan's Interior Minister on Voice of America - 2002-05-20
Yunus Qanuni, Afghanistan's Interior Minister, asserts that the security situation in Afghanistan has improved significantly since the Taliban's fall, allowing for the return of foreign…
East Timor Requests Membership from the United Nations - 2002-05-20
East Timor has officially requested membership in the United Nations following its independence from foreign rule. The new government, led by President Xanana Gusmão, aims…
East Timor Celebrates Its First Day of Independence
East Timor celebrated its first day of independence with Xanana Gusmão sworn in as president and called for reconciliation with Indonesia. The UN Secretary-General praised…
Interview with UN Observer at the Loya Jirga Elections - 2002-05-17
The article features an interview with a UN observer discussing the Loya Jirga elections held in Afghanistan in 2002. This event involved international oversight and…
Preliminary Results of the Counting of Votes in the Sierra Leone General Elections - 2002-05-16
Preliminary results from Sierra Leone's general elections show President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah leading significantly against his opponents. This election marks the first after a decade-long…
Elections in Sierra Leone - 2002-05-15
The preliminary results of Sierra Leone's elections show President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah leading significantly over his opponents in the first elections after a decade-long civil…
Two Serbs Surrendered to the War Crimes Court in The Hague - 2002-05-15
Two Serb leaders, Milan Martić and General Mile Markić, surrendered to the UN war crimes tribunal in The Hague for their roles in war crimes…
Interview with Roozbeh Farahani Pour, Head of the Marz-e Por Gohar Party - 2002-05-14
A group of Iranians protested in New York against the UN Human Rights Commission's approval of Iran's human rights record. The protest was organized by…
Reforms in the Palestinian Authority - 2002-05-12
The article discusses ongoing concerns regarding Iraq's connection to terrorism and its negotiations with the UN over weapons inspections. It features insights from Dr. Kenneth…
Completion of the Special United Nations Session on Children - 2002-05-11
The UN session on children concluded with discussions on the U.S. conservative stance on abortion and sexual education. Delegates from 180 countries and 400 children…
Nazi Baghlari's Report: Interview with General Ata, Commander of the Afghan Army - 2002-05-11
The article features an interview with General Ata, the Afghan Army commander, discussing his disagreements with General Dostum and the resolution facilitated by the United…
Russia's Special Envoy in the Middle East - 2002-05-09
Russia's special envoy Andrei Vdovin has departed for the Middle East to participate in an international conference aimed at resolving the Israel-Palestine conflict. This comes…
First Day of the United Nations Summit for Children - 2002-05-09
The first day of the UN Summit for Children featured children's representatives calling for an end to their exploitation and abuse. Kofi Annan highlighted the…
Delay in Security Council Voting - 2002-05-09
The UN Security Council has postponed a vote on revising sanctions against Iraq due to Syria's request for more time. The five permanent members proposed…
Opening of the United Nations General Conference on Children - 2002-05-08
The United Nations General Conference on Children was opened by Kofi Annan, who criticized global leaders for failing to protect children's rights. The summit aims…
Abduction of a UN Worker in Somalia - 2002-05-07
A UN worker, Mohamed Ali Abu Kar, was abducted in Mogadishu, leading the UN to suspend operations in the area. This incident raises concerns about…
Aung San Suu Kyi Meets with Several Foreign Diplomats
Aung San Suu Kyi met with foreign diplomats after being released from house arrest. This meeting marks a significant step in her efforts to engage…
Aid to the Neediest Individuals in North Korea at Risk of Suspension - 2002-05-06
The World Food Programme is set to suspend food aid to over one million people in North Korea due to a funding shortfall. This will…
The United States Seeks a New Leadership in Iraq - 2002-05-06
The U.S. is advocating for a change in leadership in Iraq, emphasizing the need for regime change regardless of Iraq's cooperation with UN weapons inspectors.…
UN Secretary-General Calls New Negotiations with Iraq Encouraging - 2002-05-04
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan described recent negotiations with Iraq about the return of weapons inspectors as encouraging. Despite no immediate breakthroughs, there is hope for…
Human Rights Watch: No Evidence of Massacre in Jenin
Human Rights Watch reported no evidence of a massacre by Israeli forces in Jenin, although potential war crimes may have occurred during their attack on…
Preparations Begin for an International Middle East Peace Conference - 2002-05-03
Preparations are starting for an international peace conference aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and establishing a Palestinian state. U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell…
Cancellation of the Dispatch of a Fact-Finding Mission by Kofi Annan - 2002-05-02
Kofi Annan has canceled a fact-finding mission to the Jenin refugee camp due to Israel's refusal to cooperate. This decision follows allegations of a massacre…
New Round of Talks Between the United Nations and Iraq - 2002-05-02
The UN and Iraq have initiated talks to discuss the return of weapons inspectors to Iraq. Iraqi Foreign Minister Najy Sabri reported a successful meeting…
Steps Following the Dissolution of the Fact-Finding Mission
Kofi Annan canceled the UN fact-finding mission to Jenin due to Israel's refusal to cooperate, leading to discussions among Security Council members about the next…
Return of UN Weapons Inspectors to Iraq - 2002-05-01
The UN and Iraq are discussing the return of weapons inspectors, with Iraq seeking to expand the agenda to include US threats and no-fly zones.…
New Round of UN Talks with Iraqi Officials - 2002-05-01
The UN is starting a new round of talks with Iraqi officials about sending weapons inspectors back to Iraq. Kofi Annan and Naji Sabri are…
Kofi Annan Awaits Advisory Opinion from the Security Council - 2002-05-01
Kofi Annan is seeking the Security Council's advisory opinion before deciding on the cancellation of a fact-finding mission to Jenin. The mission's cancellation is due…
Palestinian Officials Call for Sanctions Against Israel
Palestinian officials are urging the UN to sanction Israel for not cooperating with a fact-finding mission regarding alleged war crimes in Jenin. Israel denies the…
North Koreans at Risk of Hunger - 2002-05-01
The UN warns that it may stop food distribution to over one million malnourished North Koreans due to insufficient international aid. Less than 10% of…
Consideration of Dissolution of the UN Fact-Finding Mission - 2002-05-01
Palestinian officials are calling for UN sanctions against Israel due to its non-cooperation with a fact-finding mission in Jenin, where they allege war crimes occurred.…