November 2002
Acquittal of Four Indonesians in Human Rights Violation Court - 2002-11-29
An Indonesian court acquitted four senior military and police officers of human rights violations related to the 1999 East Timor violence. This decision highlights ongoing…
NATO's Agreement to Support UN Efforts for Disarmament in Iraq - 2002-11-21
NATO member states have agreed to support UN disarmament efforts in Iraq due to Iraq's non-compliance with Security Council resolutions. This decision was made at…
US and UK Patrol Aircraft Attack Iraqi Military Facilities - 2002-11-21
US and UK aircraft attacked Iraqi military sites after being fired upon in a no-fly zone. The US claims this was a defensive measure against…
British and American Fighter Bombers Attack Iraqi Air Defense - 2002-11-20
On November 20, 2002, British and American fighter bombers attacked Iraqi military communication sites in response to anti-aircraft fire. The U.S. claims the attack was…
Iraq's Air Defense Systems Bombed for the Second Consecutive Day
U.S. and allied forces bombed Iraq's air defense systems for the second day in a row following Iraq's firing on their patrol aircraft, which the…
Violation of the New UN Security Council Resolution by Iraq - 2002-11-18
The U.S. accuses Iraq of violating a new UN Security Council resolution by attacking its aircraft in no-fly zones. Iraq counters that the U.S. is…
Ukrainian President to Attend NATO Summit in Prague Despite Visa Denial!
Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma plans to attend the NATO summit in Prague despite being denied a visa by the Czech government due to allegations of…
Ban on the Presence of Presidents at NATO Summit - 2002-11-16
The Czech Republic has barred the presidents of Belarus and Ukraine from attending the NATO summit in Prague, leading to diplomatic tensions. Lukashenko has recalled…
U.S. and British Aircraft Attack Iraqi Air Defense - 2002-11-16
U.S. and British aircraft attacked an Iraqi air defense position after being fired upon in a no-fly zone. This incident marks the first confrontation since…
Iraq Weapons Inspections to Begin on November 27
The UN weapons inspections in Iraq are set to resume on November 27, with preliminary activities starting soon. Iraq is required to submit a report…
The International Community Awaits North Korea's Reaction
The international community is waiting for North Korea's response to the US and allies' decision to stop oil shipments to the country. This action is…
Continued Student Protests in Tehran: Interview with Hassan Hazrat Zadeh - 2002-11-11
Student protests in Tehran continue for the third day in response to the death sentence issued for Dr. Hashem Aghajari, a history professor. The protests…
Discussion in the Iraqi Parliament Regarding the UN Security Council Resolution - 2002-11-11
The Iraqi Parliament is set to discuss the acceptance of a UN Security Council resolution on disarmament, with a deadline approaching. The resolution warns of…
Efforts to End North Korea's Weapons Program - 2002-11-11
Japan and South Korea are intensifying efforts to pressure North Korea to cease its weapons program, collaborating with the U.S. on this issue. The situation…
Russia and Britain's Views on the New UN Security Council Resolution - 2002-11-10
The article discusses differing perspectives from Russia and Britain regarding a new UN Security Council resolution on Iraq. Russia views the resolution as a means…
Human Rights Watch Criticizes Coalition Forces in Afghanistan - 2002-11-05
Human Rights Watch has criticized U.S.-led coalition forces for supporting Ismail Khan, a local governor in Afghanistan accused of human rights abuses. The report highlights…
A Small Village in Italy Holds a Burial and Memorial Ceremony for Earthquake Victims
A small village in Italy commemorated the twenty-nine victims of a recent earthquake, including twenty-six schoolchildren and their teacher. The Italian President attended the memorial,…
Unilateral Sanctions Against Sudan Extended for Another Year
Unilateral sanctions against Sudan have been extended for another year by President Bush due to ongoing concerns about terrorism and human rights violations. The sanctions,…