U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
September 2002
Arafat Exits Siege
Yasser Arafat emerged from his besieged headquarters in Ramallah after Israeli soldiers withdrew following international pressure. He criticized the Israeli actions as deceptive and stated…
Tony Blair: The Security Council Will Ask Iraq to Surrender Its Weapons of Mass Destruction - 2002-09-29
Tony Blair announced that the UN Security Council is expected to demand Iraq surrender its weapons of mass destruction. He indicated that military action by…
Algeria: Armed Individuals Believed to be Islamic Rebels Kill 7 People
Armed individuals suspected to be Islamic rebels killed 7 people in Algeria's Relizane region. The incident highlights ongoing violence in the country, with over 1,000…
Yasser Arafat Exits His Besieged Building in Ramallah - 2002-09-29
Yasser Arafat emerged from his besieged headquarters in Ramallah after Israeli soldiers withdrew slightly due to international pressure. He raised his fingers in a victory…
U.S. Diplomatic Efforts to Pass Resolution Against Iraq - 2002-09-28
The U.S. is actively seeking support from Russia for a UN resolution demanding Iraq's disarmament or facing military action. Mark Grossman, the U.S. Deputy Secretary…
Seizure of Smuggled Uranium in Turkey - 2002-09-28
Turkish security forces seized over 15 kg of smuggled uranium and arrested two Turkish citizens involved in the trafficking. The uranium, valued at $5 million,…
Elizabeth Jones Goes to Kyiv
Elizabeth Jones, a senior U.S. diplomat, is visiting Ukraine to address concerns over alleged sales of radar systems to Iraq in violation of UN sanctions.…
Misappropriation of 2 Million Dollars in Financial Aid by Police Officers in Colombia - 2002-09-28
Prosecutors in Colombia have charged 82 police officers with misusing 2 million dollars in U.S. aid for drug enforcement. The accused, including a former police…
Taha Yasin Ramadan: Iraq Rejects UN Resolution - 2002-09-28
Iraq's Vice President Taha Yasin Ramadan announced the country's rejection of a proposed UN resolution concerning disarmament and potential military action. This situation arises amid…
Milosevic War Crimes Tribunal in Bosnia-Herzegovina - 2002-09-26
The trial of Slobodan Milosevic resumed today, focusing on war crimes in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Prosecutors allege he aimed to ethnically cleanse the region of non-Serbs during…
Resumption of Milosevic's Trial in The Hague Court - 2002-09-26
The trial of Slobodan Milosevic is set to resume in The Hague, where he faces serious charges including genocide. Prosecutors aim to prove that he…
Israel Continues Siege of Arafat's Headquarters - 2002-09-24
Israel is maintaining its siege of Yasser Arafat's headquarters in Ramallah despite a UN Security Council resolution calling for its end. The siege is linked…
Indian Security Forces Shoot Dead Five Terrorists in Kashmir
Indian security forces have killed five Islamic militants in Kashmir amid ongoing violence as elections are set to continue. The militants have vowed to disrupt…
Yasser Arafat Continues to Refuse Israel's Request
Yasser Arafat is refusing Israel's demand to provide names of individuals trapped with him in his besieged headquarters. This situation escalated following recent suicide bombings,…
Arrest of 2 Islamist Suspects of Militancy by Pakistani Security Forces - 2002-09-23
Pakistani security forces arrested two Islamist militants in Karachi, seizing explosives and weapons. This follows the arrest of three others suspected of plotting to free…
Arafat Rejects Israel's Conditions for Lifting the Siege
Yasser Arafat has rejected Israel's conditions for lifting the siege on his office in the West Bank, refusing to provide a list of individuals Israel…
Afghan Security Forces Have Arrested Approximately 300 Individuals
Afghan security forces arrested around 300 people following an assassination attempt on Omar Dad, the head of intelligence in Helmand province. The incident highlights ongoing…
Gunfire Exchange in Srinagar, Kashmir - 2002-09-22
A night of gunfire in Srinagar resulted in the death of a suspected Islamist militant and a police officer, with eight others injured. Prime Minister…
New Attacks by Islamic Extremists in Kashmir - 2002-09-21
Islamic extremists have resumed attacks on Indian-administered Kashmir from Pakistan, with recent clashes resulting in casualties. The situation is escalating as separatist groups threaten to…
Arrest of a Former Sudanese Pilot
A former Sudanese pilot has been arrested in the U.S. on suspicion of planning a suicide attack similar to 9/11, though he denies the allegations…
Concerns About the Fate of Yasser Arafat - 2002-09-21
Yasser Arafat is under siege in his compound in the West Bank, with Israeli forces attacking it while claiming he is not the target. The…
Another Activist of the Ruling Party in Kashmir Killed - 2002-09-20
Another activist from the ruling party in Kashmir was killed by suspected Islamic militants during ongoing parliamentary elections. This incident follows the killing of two…
Siege of Arafat's Headquarters in Ramallah - 2002-09-20
Israeli forces have besieged Yasser Arafat's headquarters in Ramallah following a suicide bombing in Tel Aviv. The siege has led to the surrender of militants…
Rumsfeld Seeks Congressional Approval for Military Action Against Iraq - 2002-09-18
Donald Rumsfeld called for Congressional approval for military action against Iraq, emphasizing the threat posed by Saddam Hussein's regime. This request comes ahead of potential…
President Bush: Saddam Hussein, the Leader of Iraq, Has a Long History of Delay, Denial, and Deception - 2002-09-18
President Bush warns that Saddam Hussein has a long history of deceit and urges the UN not to be misled by Iraq's proposal for unconditional…
The United Nations Security Council is Unsure How to Proceed with Iraq - 2002-09-18
The UN Security Council is divided over how to address Iraq, with the U.S. advocating for disarmament resolutions while Russia and China support Iraq's proposal…
Despite Threats from Muslim Extremists, People of Kashmir Turn Out to Vote
In Kashmir, voter turnout was unexpectedly high at 44% despite threats from Muslim extremists who had warned against participating in the elections. Only one civilian…
Explosion at a Palestinian School in Southern Hebron - 2002-09-17
An explosion at a school in southern Hebron injured at least 5 Palestinian students, with the cause unknown. Concurrently, Israeli forces conducted a raid in…
Powell Meets with Members of the Security Council - 2002-09-16
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell is advocating for a UN resolution to allow weapons inspectors back into Iraq, while Iraqi Foreign Minister Najafi Sabri…
17 Islamic Militants Killed in India - 2002-09-16
Indian security forces killed 17 Islamic militants attempting to infiltrate Kashmir to disrupt parliamentary elections. The first day of voting was marked by threats from…
Armed Clash Before Elections in Macedonia - 2002-09-14
An armed clash occurred in Macedonia one day before parliamentary elections, resulting in the death of an Albanian man and injuries to two others. The…
Musharraf: War to Overthrow Saddam Hussein Will Not Affect Fight Against Terrorism
Pervez Musharraf expressed that a military intervention to remove Saddam Hussein would not influence the fight against terrorism in Afghanistan but could destabilize South Asia.…
Under the Microscope: The Effects of September 11 on Iran's Relations with Regional Countries - 2002-09-13
The article discusses the impact of the September 11 attacks on Iran's relationships with neighboring countries, highlighting a meeting of the Iranian National Security Council.…
UN Security Council Calls September 11 Terrorist Attacks an Assault on Global Civilization - 2002-09-12
The UN Security Council commemorated the September 11 attacks by labeling them an assault on global civilization and called for international cooperation against terrorism. Colin…
Iraqi Representative Responds to President Bush's Speech - 2002-09-12
The Iraqi UN representative criticized President Bush's speech at the UN, claiming it aimed to mislead global opinion and that there is no evidence linking…
Mandela's Criticism of America - 2002-09-11
Nelson Mandela criticized the United States for its foreign policy, claiming it endangers global peace, particularly highlighting the Bush administration's unilateral approach to the Iraq…
Commemoration of the Victims in Pennsylvania - 2002-09-11
A memorial service was held in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, for the victims of United Airlines Flight 93, attended by President Bush and thousands of others. The…
The U.S. in Bogotá Likely Targeted by Leftist Attackers
Colombian police have uncovered evidence suggesting that the U.S. embassy in Bogotá was a potential target for leftist rebels. This discovery comes amid ongoing military…
Britain, France, and the Iraq Issue - 2002-09-09
The article discusses a report from a British research institute warning that Iraq could quickly develop nuclear weapons if it acquires radioactive materials from abroad.…
Israel: A Powerful Bomb and 4 Rocket Manufacturing Facilities Discovered and Destroyed in Gaza Strip
Israel's military discovered and destroyed a powerful bomb and four rocket manufacturing facilities in Gaza, arresting two suspects. This operation coincides with heightened security measures…
Hamid Karzai Survives an Assassination Attempt - 2002-09-06
Hamid Karzai survived an assassination attempt in Kandahar, prompting global leaders, including President Bush, to express support for his government. This incident follows a deadly…
Mr. Shati Challenges His Detention
Mr. Karim Sadouq Shati, a Tunisian-Swedish citizen, is accused of planning to hijack a plane to attack the U.S. embassy in Europe and has challenged…
Potential Terrorist Attacks in Kazakhstan - 2002-09-05
A senior Kazakh security official has issued a warning about potential terrorist attacks targeting the embassies of the U.S., Israel, Russia, and Uzbekistan. The security…
Indonesian Parliament Speaker Convicted
Akbar Tanjung, the Speaker of the Indonesian Parliament, was convicted of misusing $4.5 million from the state budget and sentenced to 3 years in prison.…
Swedish Court Orders Suspect in English Plane Hijacking to Remain in Custody for Two Weeks
A Swedish court has ordered Karim Shati, a Tunisian-Swedish citizen, to remain in custody for two weeks while investigating his alleged attempt to hijack a…