Military


02 January 2002 Military News

Operations
Government Statements and Transcripts
News Reports
US Domestic Responses
International Responses

Operations

  • AFGHAN / PEACEKEEPERS VOA 01 Jan. 2002-- A reconnaissance team from 12 of the 17 nations contributing to the international security force for Afghanistan is in Kabul to assess the needs on the ground.
  • AFGHANISTAN / WRAP VOA 02 Jan. 2002-- The U-S military is stepping up its operations near the southern city of Kandahar, in an area where Taleban leader Mohammed Omar is believed to taken refuge.

    Government Statements and Transcripts
  • Transcript: Department of Defense Briefing, January 2, 2002 02 Jan. 2002-- Stufflebeem: We're continuing to fly missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Most of these missions are on call for close air support, such that may be needed.

    News Reports

    • TERROR SUSPECT VOA 02 Jan. 2002-- Suspected terrorist Zacarias Moussaoui entered a plea of not guilty to six-counts of conspiracy in a federal court in suburban Washington

      US Domestic Responses
    • U-S-Afghan Aid 02 Jan. 2002-- Here in Washington, U-S officials are reporting major progress in the delivery of food aid to Afghanistan all but eliminating, they say, the danger of a winter famine in the war-torn country
    • AFGHAN/PENTAGON VOA 02 Jan. 2002-- U-S defense officials say they expect to get custody of Mullah Mohamed Omar, if the fugitive Taleban leader surrenders to Afghan authorities

      International Responses
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