December 2002
The U.S. Condemns the Killing of 3 American Religious Missionaries in Yemen
Three American religious missionaries were killed in Yemen by a suspected Islamic extremist while they were providing humanitarian aid. The U.S. government is working with…
Search for Those Responsible for the Assassination of Three American Philanthropic Doctors - 2002-12-31
Three American doctors providing humanitarian aid in Yemen were assassinated by a terrorist. The U.S. government has pledged to hold the perpetrators accountable and is…
Three American Doctors Assassinated in Yemen
Three American doctors were shot and killed by an Islamic militant in a charity hospital in Yemen. The attacker entered the hospital disguised as a…
Prominent Opposition Leader in Yemen Assassinated - 2002-12-29
Jarallah Omar, a prominent opposition leader in Yemen, was assassinated shortly after speaking at a political event in Sana'a. The police have arrested a suspect…
North Korean Ship Carrying Scud Missiles Docked Near Yemen - 2002-12-14
A North Korean cargo ship with Scud missiles docked in Yemen after international concerns were addressed. The U.S. allowed the ship to proceed following assurances…
Coalition to Combat Terrorism in the Horn of Africa Launched
A U.S.-led coalition to combat terrorism has established its headquarters in Djibouti. The coalition is now operational, with the USS Mount Whitney as its command…
Ship Carrying Scud Missile Cargo to be Released
The U.S. has agreed to release a ship carrying Scud missiles from North Korea, which Yemen claims were intended for its military. This incident highlights…
A North Korean Missile Ship Detained in the Arabian Sea - 2002-12-11
A ship carrying North Korean missiles was detained in the Arabian Sea by Spanish vessels. The U.S. has been tracking the ship for weeks, suspecting…
Donald Rumsfeld's Visit to the Horn of Africa - 2002-12-11
U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld visited the Horn of Africa to stress the significance of combating terrorism. He met with officials in Ethiopia and…
U.S. State Department Warns of Terrorist Attack Risks in East Africa and Yemen - 2002-12-01
The U.S. State Department has issued a warning about potential terrorist attacks in East Africa and Yemen, particularly highlighting threats from al-Qaeda. Americans traveling to…