September 2002
Gunfire Exchange in Front of British Embassy in Sana'a - 2002-09-30
A gunfire exchange occurred in front of the British Embassy in Sana'a, resulting in three deaths and four injuries. The incident involved police and the…
Reduction of Terrorist Threat Level in the U.S. - 2002-09-25
On September 25, 2002, President Bush announced a reduction in the U.S. terrorist threat level from 'high' to 'elevated' following intelligence assessments and the first…
Pursuit of Al-Qaeda Terrorists in Yemen - 2002-09-19
U.S. military is deploying 800 special operations soldiers to Djibouti to potentially pursue Al-Qaeda terrorists in Yemen, alongside an assault ship stationed nearby. While U.S.…
Yemeni-Origin Suspects in New York Declare Innocence
Six American citizens of Yemeni descent are facing charges of aiding al-Qaeda, with a federal court in Buffalo deciding on their bail. All suspects have…
Transfer of Anti-Terrorism Operations Responsibility to Special Operations Command - 2002-09-18
The U.S. Department of Defense is set to transfer more anti-terrorism operations to the Special Operations Command for covert actions against Al-Qaeda. This decision has…
Sixth Member of Al-Qaeda Terrorist Group Arrested in Buffalo
Mukhtar al-Bakri, the sixth member of an Al-Qaeda cell in Buffalo, has been arrested and charged with aiding terrorism. Five accomplices have also been charged,…
The U.S. Requests Extradition of Ramzi bin al-Shibh - 2002-09-16
The U.S. has requested the extradition of Ramzi bin al-Shibh, a key suspect in the September 11 attacks, from Pakistan. Germany has retracted its earlier…
Increased Search for Al-Qaeda Operatives in Yemen - 2002-09-16
The U.S. is ramping up efforts to find Al-Qaeda operatives in Yemen, where Osama bin Laden has ancestral ties. Special forces are training local troops…
Sixth Member of Buffalo Terrorist Unit Arrested
The FBI has arrested Mokhtar Al-Bakri, the sixth suspect linked to a terrorist unit in Buffalo, New York. This follows the earlier arrests of five…
Bush: The Arrest of Ramzi bin al-Shibh Shows We Are Capturing Killers
President Bush announced the arrest of Ramzi bin al-Shibh and other suspected terrorists in Pakistan, emphasizing the ongoing efforts to capture individuals involved in terrorism.…
Five Yemeni-American Individuals Arrested in Northeastern New York
Five Yemeni-American individuals were arrested in New York for allegedly supporting an Al-Qaeda cell. They remain in custody without bail, and their arrest comes just…
What Information Does Ramzi bin al-Shibh Have?
The U.S. is seeking extradition of Ramzi bin al-Shibh, a senior al-Qaeda official arrested in Karachi, to gather intelligence about his involvement in the September…
Arrest of Ramzi bin al-Shibh - 2002-09-14
Ramzi bin al-Shibh, a key suspect in the September 11 attacks, was arrested in Karachi along with several others during a clash with Pakistani security…
Arrest of Five Suspects Linked to Al-Qaeda
Five Yemeni men were arrested in Buffalo, New York, on suspicion of being part of an Al-Qaeda cell. The arrests followed police raids in the…
Explosion in Yemen - 2002-09-06
An explosion in Sana'a resulted in one death and three injuries. The victim was reportedly carrying a grenade that exploded, but some reports suggest he…