March 2002
U.S. Government's Request to Maoist Rebels in Nepal - 2002-03-30
The U.S. government has urged Maoist rebels in Nepal to stop attacking civilians after a recent explosion injured over 30 people, primarily students. The request…
Warning to Americans Traveling to Italy - 2002-03-28
The U.S. State Department has issued a warning to Americans traveling to Italy about potential terrorist threats from extremist groups, particularly during the Easter celebrations.…
Two More Middle Eastern Groups Added to U.S. List
The U.S. has designated two additional Middle Eastern groups as foreign terrorist organizations, including an Algerian group and a Sunni Muslim group in Lebanon. This…
Transfer of Albanian Prisoners to a Prison in Kosovo - 2002-03-27
The U.S. has commended Serbia for transferring 145 Albanian prisoners to Kosovo as a condition for continued aid. This move is part of a broader…
The Existence of Slavery in Sudan - March 26, 2002
The U.S. is sending a team of experts to Sudan to investigate slavery allegations in the country. Human rights groups accuse the Sudanese government of…
An American Expert Group Will Depart for Sudan Next Month
An American expert group is set to investigate slavery allegations in Sudan next month, following accusations from human rights organizations against the Sudanese government. This…
Pervez Musharraf: We Must Win the War on Terror at Any Cost - 2002-03-24
Pervez Musharraf emphasized the necessity of winning the war on terror during a speech on Pakistan's National Day, proposing reforms in public security agencies. This…
Pakistan - Fight Against Terrorism - March 23, 2002
President Pervez Musharraf emphasizes the need for victory in the fight against terrorism during a National Day speech, proposing reforms in public security agencies. This…
Pakistan and American Diplomats - 2002-03-23
In response to a deadly bombing in Islamabad that killed two Americans, the U.S. is recalling non-essential diplomatic staff and their families from Pakistan. This…
President Mugabe's Retaliation Against His Political Rival - 2002-03-21
The U.S. condemned Zimbabwe's indictment of opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai for treason, viewing it as President Mugabe's political retaliation. This development follows the Commonwealth's suspension…
The U.S. Accepts Yugoslavia's Official Apology - 2002-03-19
The U.S. accepted an official apology from Yugoslavia after an American diplomat was detained and reportedly mistreated by Yugoslav security forces. The incident involved a…
Momčilo Perišić, Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia Resigns
Momčilo Perišić resigned as Serbia's Deputy Prime Minister due to a spying incident that created political friction with the U.S. He waived his parliamentary immunity…
Anthony Zinni's New Efforts - 2002-03-14
Anthony Zinni, the U.S. special envoy, is making new efforts to mediate a ceasefire amid escalating Israeli-Palestinian violence that has resulted in multiple casualties. The…
President of Uzbekistan in Washington - 2002-03-12
Islam Karimov, the President of Uzbekistan, is visiting Washington for discussions with President Bush on U.S.-Uzbekistan cooperation and reforms. This visit marks Karimov's first official…
Russia Bans Chicken Meat Imports from the U.S.
Russia has imposed a ban on chicken meat imports from the U.S. due to concerns over antibiotics and Salmonella contamination. U.S. officials are meeting with…
Islam Karimov, President of Uzbekistan, Heads to America - 2002-03-12
Islam Karimov, the President of Uzbekistan, is visiting the U.S. for the first time to discuss cooperation and reforms with President Bush. The visit comes…
China Accuses the U.S. Government of Human Rights Violations - 2002-03-12
China has released a report accusing the U.S. of human rights violations, highlighting issues like crime, violence, and discrimination in America. This comes after the…
Former Iranian Ambassador's House in Washington Retrieved from Tenant
The U.S. has reclaimed the house of the former Iranian ambassador in Washington from a tenant who has not paid rent for four years. Richard…
US State Department Criticizes Israel's Actions and Policies Again - 2002-03-09
The US State Department has reiterated its criticism of Israel's military actions against Palestinians, urging Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to reconsider his policies. This statement…
US State Department Human Rights Report Criticizes Israel and Palestine - 2002-03-05
The US State Department's 2001 Human Rights Report criticizes Israel and Palestine while also highlighting severe human rights violations in Iraq and Iran. It notes…
Retired American General Praises Fidel Castro for Drug Fight - 2002-03-05
Retired General Barry McCaffrey praised Fidel Castro for Cuba's efforts against drug trafficking, asserting that Cuba does not threaten the U.S. He had extensive discussions…
Human Rights Record in Burma - 2002-03-05
The military government of Burma has rejected a recent U.S. human rights report, labeling it as inaccurate. The report highlights severe human rights abuses in…
China - Human Rights - March 5, 2002
On March 5, 2002, the U.S. Department of State released an annual report criticizing China's human rights record, leading to strong reactions from various countries.…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi, March 3, 2002
General Dostum, a key figure in Afghan politics, discusses matters related to Afghanistan's defense in an interview with Der Spiegel. This is significant as it…
Hosni Mubarak's Visit to the U.S. - 2002-03-03
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is visiting Washington to meet with President Bush, where he will advocate for a more active U.S. role in the Middle…
CIA Director's Visit to Saudi Arabia - 2002-03-02
George Tenet, the CIA Director, visited Saudi Arabia to discuss Crown Prince Abdullah's peace plan amid ongoing Middle Eastern violence. The U.S. supports the initiative…
Positions and Policies of the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan - 2002-03-02
Khalid Azizi, a representative of the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan, discussed the party's positions and policies in a recent interview following talks with a…