October 2002
Allegations of Human Rights Violations Against Bengali Soldiers - 2002-10-31
The U.S. government has called on Bangladesh to investigate human rights violations against its soldiers amid concerns over a crackdown on crime that has led…
North Korean Officials Claim Right to Produce Nuclear Weapons or Other Weapons of Mass Destruction
North Korean officials assert their right to develop nuclear weapons due to perceived threats from the U.S. Ambassador Pak Hoi Chan criticized the U.S. for…
UNICEF's Call to End Child Soldier Recruitment
UNICEF has requested an end to the recruitment of 75,000 child soldiers in Asia, highlighting the severe abuses they face, including sexual violence and forced…
Illegal Sale of Military Equipment to Iraq - 2002-10-30
Bosnia and Herzegovina has suspended military equipment exports after a Bosnian Serb company was found to have sold military gear to Iraq, violating UN sanctions.…
December is the Month of Presidential Elections in Kenya - 2002-10-30
Kenya is set to hold presidential elections on December 27, 2002, marking the end of Daniel arap Moi's 24-year presidency. Uhuru Kenyatta is the ruling…
Action Against Companies That Provided Military Assistance to Iraq - 2002-10-23
The U.S. is urging action against two companies in Yugoslavia and Bosnia-Herzegovina for allegedly violating UN sanctions by supplying military assistance to Iraq. While U.S.…
A Human Rights Group Calls for Addressing Human Rights Violations in Afghanistan Over the Past Two Decades
A UN-affiliated human rights group has urged the formation of an international commission to investigate human rights violations in Afghanistan over the last twenty years.…
American and British Fighters Attack Two Air Defense Positions in Iraq - 2002-10-23
American and British fighter jets attacked two Iraqi air defense positions in response to perceived threats. This incident underscores ongoing tensions between Iraq and coalition…
The U.S. Pressures the Sudanese Government to End 19-Year Civil War
The U.S. has enacted a law to pressure Sudan to end its long-standing civil war by imposing economic sanctions if it fails to engage with…
UN Weapons Inspection Chief to Visit Moscow
Hans Blix, the head of the UN weapons inspection team, is set to visit Moscow to discuss the return of inspectors to Iraq amid concerns…
North Korea: We are ready to address any concerns of the U.S. through dialogue
North Korea has expressed readiness to resolve U.S. concerns about its nuclear program through dialogue, contingent on the U.S. changing its perceived hostile policy. This…
Completion of Investigations by American and British Experts in Ukraine - 2002-10-21
American and British military experts have concluded their investigation in Ukraine regarding the potential sale of advanced radar systems to Iraq. The U.S. Ambassador indicated…
The United States Submits a New Resolution on Iraq to the Security Council - 2002-10-21
The U.S. is set to submit a new resolution to the UN Security Council concerning Iraq, emphasizing strict weapons inspections and potential consequences for non-compliance.…
Iran in the Mirror of World Media, October 11
The article discusses various international media reports on Iran, including arrest warrants related to the Argentina bombing, violations of religious minority rights, and the condemnation…
Baghdad Opposes New Resolution - 2002-10-02
Baghdad has rejected the U.S. request for a new UN resolution on weapons inspections, claiming existing resolutions are adequate. Tariq Aziz emphasized the unacceptability of…