February 2002
U.S. Aircraft Bomb Iraqi Air Defense Positions - 2002-02-28
U.S. aircraft bombed Iraqi air defense positions after being attacked by Iraqi forces in a no-fly zone. This incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region,…
Britain Sends David Reddaway as Special Representative to Afghanistan - 2002-02-28
Britain appointed David Reddaway as its special representative to Afghanistan after Iran rejected him as ambassador. This decision comes amid allegations from Iranian hardliners regarding…
Refugee and Displaced Children in West Africa Subjected to Sexual Abuse - 2002-02-28
A new study reveals widespread sexual abuse of refugee and displaced children in West Africa, particularly by aid workers in Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone.…
Possibility of Extraditing Ahmed Omar Sheikh, Muslim Extremist - 2002-02-26
The U.S. and Pakistan are discussing the extradition of Ahmed Omar Sheikh, the main suspect in the kidnapping and murder of journalist Daniel Pearl. Sheikh…
Training of Afghanistan's Future National Army - 2002-02-26
The British-led peacekeeping force has commenced training the first unit of Afghanistan's future national army in Kabul. This initiative aims to create a 600-member force…
German Soldiers in Afghanistan - 2002-02-25
German special forces are deployed in Afghanistan to search for Al-Qaeda fighters, marking the first large-scale military operation abroad since WWII. Approximately 3,900 German soldiers…
Special Forces Searching for Bin Laden in Kashmir - 2002-02-23
U.S. and British special forces are reportedly searching for Osama bin Laden in the Himalayas of Indian Kashmir, following intelligence that he is hiding there.…
Arrest of Muslim Cleric in Britain - 2002-02-22
British police arrested Muslim cleric Abdullah al-Faisal for inciting murder against Jews. He is accused of encouraging his followers to commit violence and is set…
A British patrol unit in Afghanistan came under attack - 2002-02-22
A British patrol unit in Afghanistan was attacked while conducting a nighttime patrol in western Kabul. The soldiers engaged in a firefight with the attackers…
Afghans Angered by the Killing of an Afghan by British Peacekeeping Forces - February 22, 2002
British peacekeeping forces shot at a vehicle carrying a pregnant Afghan woman, resulting in the death of her brother-in-law. The incident has caused significant anger…
Second Attack on British Troop Patrol in Afghanistan - 2002-02-22
A second attack on British troops in Afghanistan occurred, with no reported casualties. This incident follows a previous shooting that resulted in one death, highlighting…
Following the Killing of an Afghan, Two British Soldiers Returned to Their Country
Two British soldiers were returned to the UK following the killing of an Afghan civilian during a shooting incident. The incident has sparked outrage among…
Transporting Afghan Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia by Military Aircraft - February 18, 2002
Afghan pilgrims stranded in Kabul for Hajj were flown to Mecca by military aircraft from Britain, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. This operation was organized to…
American Aircraft Based in Turkey Attack Iraqi Air Defense Centers - 2002-02-13
American aircraft launched an attack on Iraqi air defense systems after being fired upon while patrolling a no-fly zone. Turkish Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit expressed…
Three Men Arrested in Connection with the Kidnapping of American Journalist Daniel Pearl
Three men have been arrested in Pakistan for their alleged involvement in the kidnapping of American journalist Daniel Pearl. The suspects are accused of sending…