July 2002
Continued Tribal Clashes in Somalia - 2002-07-31
Clashes in Baidoa, Somalia, have resulted in at least 11 deaths and 30 injuries, primarily involving local army forces and their deputies. The ongoing violence…
United Nations: Humanitarian Operations in Chechnya Suspended Due to Abduction of Aid Worker
The UN has suspended humanitarian operations in Chechnya after the abduction of aid worker Nina Davidovich by armed assailants. This decision aims to protect international…
The Times of London Report on the Investigation Results of the Airstrike on a Wedding Celebration in Afghanistan - 2002-07-29
The U.S. military is accused of potentially concealing evidence regarding an airstrike that killed 48 people at a wedding in Afghanistan. A draft UN report…
The United States Says UN Security Council Resolution Must Condemn Both Sides
The U.S. insists that any UN resolution on the Middle East conflict must condemn both Palestinian suicide bombers and Israeli actions. John Negroponte emphasized that…
Kofi Annan Condemns Civilian Killings of Both Palestinians and Israelis - 2002-07-27
Kofi Annan condemned the killings of civilians by both Palestinians and Israelis amid ongoing violence. This follows recent attacks resulting in civilian casualties on both…
Final Decision on Attack Against Iraq Not Yet Made - 2002-07-25
Tony Blair announced that a decision on a military operation against Iraq has not yet been made, expressing skepticism about upcoming negotiations with Iraqi officials.…
Failure of U.S. Opposition to the Prison Inspection Proposal
The U.S. was unable to block a UN treaty aimed at preventing torture, which could lead to international inspections of American prisons. The treaty was…
UN: Newly Democratic Countries at Risk of Returning to Autocratic Regimes - 2002-07-24
The UN warns that newly democratic nations face the risk of reverting to autocratic regimes due to economic and social challenges. The report highlights that…
Security Council Discussion on the Middle East - 2002-07-24
The UN Security Council is discussing the recent Israeli airstrike on Gaza that killed Hamas's military leader and 14 civilians, including children. The attack has…
Bus Collision with Landmine in Bamiyan Leaves 13 Dead
A bus in Bamiyan, Afghanistan, struck a landmine, killing 13 and injuring 6. The UN had previously warned the driver to change his route to…
Arrest of 21 Relatives of Palestinians Residing in the West Bank of Jordan - 2002-07-20
Israel has arrested 21 relatives of Palestinians in the West Bank linked to recent attacks, threatening to transfer them to Gaza. This action has drawn…
Mary Robinson: The Fight Against Terrorism Should Not Lead to Human Rights Violations - July 20, 2002
Mary Robinson, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, emphasized that the global fight against terrorism must respect human rights. She called on governments to combat…
Improving the Oil-for-Food Program - 2002-07-20
The new UN humanitarian coordinator, Ramiro Lopes da Silva, aims to enhance the efficiency of the Oil-for-Food program in Iraq. This program has been in…
Nazi Baghlari Report: Afghan Government Budget - 2002-07-19
The new Afghan government is working with the United Nations to address its financial challenges and budget for the current year. This collaboration is crucial…
Nasrin Mahdavi Report: Conversion of Opium Farms in Afghanistan - 2002-07-19
The United Nations plans to convert opium farms in Afghanistan to alternative crops. This initiative is reported by a Voice of America journalist based in…
United Nations Lacks Budget to Aid Angola - 2002-07-18
The United Nations is facing a severe budget shortfall for humanitarian aid in Angola, having received only a fraction of the requested funds. This situation…
Baghdad Lifts Travel Ban on U.S. Interests Diplomatic Representatives
Baghdad has lifted a travel ban on Polish diplomats representing U.S. interests after three months of restrictions. The ban aimed to pressure diplomats into violating…
Request from the USA, Russia, the United Nations, and the European Union to Israel - 2002-07-17
The USA, Russia, UN, and EU have jointly urged Israel to ease restrictions on Palestinians and support reforms in the Palestinian Authority. This request highlights…
Moscow's Concern Over Potential Western Attack on Iraq - 2002-07-16
Russian Defense Minister Igor Ivanov expressed Moscow's ongoing concerns about a potential Western military attack on Iraq after meeting with British Defense Minister Geoff Hoon.…
New York Talks for Peace in the Middle East - 2002-07-16
High-ranking officials from the U.S., Russia, EU, and UN are meeting in New York to discuss a peace plan for the Middle East, focusing on…
Syria Sends Weapons to Iraq - 2002-07-16
Syria is reportedly sending weapons to Iraq, defying UN sanctions, as military analysts in Israel highlight a strategic shift in the region. The Iraqi parliament…
Dispute Between the Security Council and the U.S. Over New International Court Resolved
The UN Security Council and the U.S. have resolved their differences regarding the new international criminal court, with the court set to prosecute war crimes.…
Concerns Over Ukraine's Violation of UN Sanctions
U.S. Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill visited Ukraine to promote economic reforms and expressed concerns over allegations of Ukraine's involvement in arms smuggling to Iraq and…
President Bush's Phone Calls for Middle East Peace - 2002-07-12
President Bush is actively pursuing a peace plan for the Middle East, which includes the creation of a Palestinian state contingent on new leadership. He…
Efforts by American and French Diplomats to Resolve Dispute at the International Criminal Court - 2002-07-12
American and French diplomats are attempting to resolve a dispute regarding the International Criminal Court, focusing on U.S. demands for immunity for peacekeepers from non-signatory…
An Additional $777 Million Needed for Continued Aid to Afghanistan This Year - 2002-07-11
The United Nations has announced that it requires an additional $777 million to continue providing aid to Afghanistan this year. The lack of funding could…
AIDS Will Orphan 25 Million Children Worldwide by 2010
AIDS is projected to orphan over 25 million children by 2010, with 13 million already affected in 88 countries. The high cost of treatment in…
The U.S. Withdraws Request for Immunity of Its Forces from War Crimes Tribunal
The U.S. has retracted its request for immunity for its peacekeeping forces from the International Criminal Court after facing criticism from allies. A proposal for…
Millions of People in Southern Africa Struggle with Death
The World Food Programme warns that millions in Southern Africa are at risk of starvation and death due to famine, disease, and poverty, requesting $507…
Criticism of the U.S. Position - 2002-07-10
The U.S. is criticized for seeking immunity for its peacekeepers in the new International Criminal Court, which is intended to prosecute war crimes. Canadian and…
Call for Increased Budget to Combat AIDS - 2002-07-10
The head of the UN AIDS program is calling for a significant increase in global funding to combat AIDS, highlighting a shortfall in available resources.…
Iraq Seeks to Continue Negotiations
Iraq is eager to resume negotiations with the UN regarding the return of weapons inspectors after previous talks ended without agreement. The outcome is crucial…
Tariq Aziz: Washington Cannot Decide on the Removal of the President of Iraq
Tariq Aziz asserted that the U.S. has no authority to remove the Iraqi president, emphasizing Iraq's readiness to defend against what it calls American aggression.…
Angry Protesters Attack Tommy Thompson
At the International AIDS Conference in Barcelona, angry protesters interrupted and attacked U.S. Secretary of Health Tommy Thompson, criticizing the U.S. for inadequate support in…
Leader of the Nation of Islam Visits Iraq - 2002-07-06
Louis Farrakhan, leader of the Nation of Islam, visited Iraq to prevent a potential U.S. military attack. His discussions with Iraqi leaders follow failed UN…
Kofi Annan Fails to Convince Iraq to Accept Return of UN Inspectors - 2002-07-06
Kofi Annan's efforts to convince Iraq to accept the return of UN weapons inspectors have failed, as Iraq insists on resolving other issues, including US…
Meeting of Kofi Annan, UN Secretary-General, and Naji Sabri, Iraqi Foreign Minister - 2002-07-05
Kofi Annan and Naji Sabri met in Vienna to discuss the return of UN weapons inspectors to Iraq. The talks aim to establish conditions for…
Nasrin Mahdavi Report: UN and Iraq Negotiations - 2002-07-05
Negotiations between the UN and Iraq regarding the return of weapons inspectors have resumed in Vienna after a three-year break. The discussions are seen as…
End of Another Round of Negotiations Between the United Nations and Iraq - 2002-07-05
Kofi Annan and Naji Sabri concluded their first round of talks regarding Iraq's compliance with UN resolutions. The discussions were serious, but no decision was…
Third Round of Talks for the Return of UN Weapons Inspectors to Iraq - 2002-07-04
UN and Iraqi officials are engaged in talks about the return of weapons inspectors to Iraq, despite US calls for regime change. Kofi Annan emphasizes…
UN Reports Over 25,000 Afghans Seeking to Enter Pakistan
The UN reports that over 25,000 Afghans are stranded at the Pakistan border due to a closure by Pakistani authorities. Most are fleeing persecution from…
Discussions on the Return of Inspectors to Iraq - 2002-07-04
Kofi Annan is meeting with Iraqi Foreign Minister Naji Sabri to discuss the return of UN weapons inspectors to Iraq. While Annan hopes for positive…
American Forces Celebrate Independence Day in Afghanistan - 2002-07-04
American forces celebrated Independence Day in Afghanistan with festivities at Bagram Air Base, while protests erupted in Kabul against a recent bombing that killed civilians.…
Meeting of the US, Europe, and Russia Regarding the Middle East - 2002-07-03
A meeting took place involving the US, Russia, EU, and UN to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and potential reforms in Palestinian leadership. President Bush…
US and UN Disagreement Over International Criminal Court - 2002-07-03
The US and UN are in disagreement over the International Criminal Court, with President Bush stating that the US will not join the court and…
UN Warning About AIDS - 2002-07-03
The UN has warned that without expanded prevention and treatment efforts, over 68 million people could die from AIDS by 2020. Peter Piot highlighted the…
Changes in Palestinian Organizations - 2002-07-03
Yasser Arafat has dismissed two senior security officials as part of reforms in the Palestinian Authority's security apparatus. This decision comes amid international and Israeli…
Bodies of 26 out of 71 Passengers of the Tupolev Found - 2002-07-02
A tragic mid-air collision occurred between a Russian Tupolev passenger jet and a Boeing 757 over Germany and Switzerland, resulting in the deaths of 26…
NATO Maintains Peacekeeping Forces in Bosnia - 2002-07-02
NATO and U.S. officials reaffirmed their commitment to keeping 18,000 peacekeepers in Bosnia after a veto on extending a UN police mission. The U.S. is…
The U.S. Withdraws Its Observers from the United Nations Peacekeeping Force
The U.S. has recalled its military observers from the UN peacekeeping mission in East Timor due to disputes over the International Criminal Court. This move…