July 2002
Georgia Accuses Russia of Bombing Pankisi Valley - 2002-07-30
Georgia has accused Russia of conducting airstrikes in the Pankisi Valley, which Russia claims is a refuge for Chechen separatists. The Russian military denied the…
Investigation into Downed Russian Airplane - 2002-07-29
A Russian-made jumbo jet crashed shortly after takeoff from Moscow, resulting in a government investigation into the cause. Two crew members survived the crash, and…
Milošević's Heart Condition - 2002-07-25
Slobodan Milošević is facing serious health issues, with doctors warning of a potential heart attack, while he continues to defend himself against war crimes charges.…
UN Security Council Strengthens Arms Embargo Against Somalia - 2002-07-23
The UN Security Council has unanimously reinforced the arms embargo against Somalia due to concerns about the country becoming a base for criminal activities. The…
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…
The U.S. Condemns the Expulsion of American Journalist from Zimbabwe
The U.S. has condemned Zimbabwe for expelling Andrew Meldrum, an American journalist, which they claim violates his human rights and press freedoms. Meldrum, a long-time…
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…
Iraqi Parliament's Support for Saddam Hussein - 2002-07-15
The Iraqi Parliament has unanimously backed military preparations to defend against a potential U.S. attack on Saddam Hussein. This decision comes amid warnings from Israeli…
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…
Arrest of Former Dictator of Argentina
Leopoldo Galtieri, former dictator of Argentina, has been arrested for his role in the abduction and execution of political opponents during the Dirty War. This…
Beating of a Black Youth by White Police Officer Saddens Attorney General
A white police officer assaulted a handcuffed black youth in Los Angeles, leading to widespread outrage and an investigation by the FBI. Attorney General John…
Deportation of Several Pakistani Nationals from the U.S. - 2002-07-10
The U.S. has secretly deported 131 Pakistani nationals detained for immigration violations after the September 11 attacks. This action was part of a U.S. Justice…
Saddam Hussein's Adopted Son Arrives in New Zealand
Mohammad Safi, adopted son of Saddam Hussein, was expelled from the U.S. for immigration violations and has returned to New Zealand. He had previously enrolled…
Saddam's Adopted Son Arrested in the U.S. for Attempting to Attend Flight School
Mohammad Safi, Saddam Hussein's adopted son, was arrested by the FBI for attempting to enter the U.S. to attend a flight school without the proper…
Jury's Verdict on the Rape of a Teenager in Pakistan - 2002-07-03
A tribal jury in Pakistan ruled that an 18-year-old girl should be gang-raped as punishment for her brother's alleged sins. The Supreme Court has intervened,…
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…
South Korea Demands Apology from North Korea - 2002-07-02
A deadly maritime clash occurred between South and North Korea, leading South Korea to demand an apology from the North. President Kim Dae-jung warned of…
Implementation of the Treaty Establishing the International Criminal Court
The International Criminal Court treaty has been implemented, but the U.S. continues to seek exemptions for its soldiers from the court's jurisdiction. The Bush administration…