Operations
Defense Policy / Programs
Government Statements and Transcripts
US Domestic Responses
International Responses
Defense Industry
Other Conflicts
News Reports

Operations

• AFGHAN / MILITARY VOA 14 Dec. 2001-- The U-S General in charge of the military operation in Afghanistan says some al-Qaida fighters have been taken captive in the last 24 hours of combat in the Tora Bora region.
• AFGHAN/HUNT VOA 14 Dec. 2001-- The hunt for Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan is intensifying, as Afghan fighters, backed by heavy U-S air-strikes, close in on his last suspected hide-out in the Tora Bora region.

Defense Policy / Programs

Government Statements and Transcripts

• Transcript: Defense Department Operational Briefing (Tampa, Florida) 17 Dec. 2001 -- "Now, we still see pockets of Taliban in several places inside Afghanistan, out in the vicinity of Shindand, also in the vicinity of Kandahar. In fact, we suspect that there are some pockets of resistance in and around Kandahar itself. Also, northwest of Kandahar, up in Helmand Province, we believe that there are some residual Taliban elements. As all of you know, our opposition forces are in the midst of a pitched battle, a pitched fight, in the Tora Bora vicinity south of Jalalabad. Steady progress up to this point. Steady progress. Very dangerous work. And we have a lot left to do"
• Text: Assistant Secretary of State Jones on U.S. Policy in Central Asia 14 Dec. 2001-- Jones: "In what only a decade ago was the Soviet Union, the United States now has thousands of U.S. military personnel working alongside their Central Asian counterparts. We rely on these governments for the security and well-being of our troops, and for vital intelligence that has helped us to conduct such an effective military campaign in Afghanistan."
• Text: Declaration of Bishkek Conference on Terrorism 14 Dec. 2001-- The declaration stresses that terrorism is a global problem and states that there must be "no safe haven for perpetrators of such crimes and their accomplices." It also rejects "the identification of terrorism with any particular religion or culture."
• Transcript: Bush Says Bin Laden Videotape "Devastating Declaration of Guilt" 14 Dec. 2001-- Bush: It is preposterous for anybody to think that this tape is doctored. That's just a feeble excuse to provide weak support for an incredibly evil man.
• Text: New Security Assessment Processes Help Protect Dams, Power Systems 14 Dec. 2001-- Two new security assessments could help keep U.S. dams, hydroelectric facilities and power transmission systems safe from terrorists.

US Domestic Responses

• BUSH / BIN LADEN TAPE VOA 14 Dec. 2001-- President Bush says he had mixed feelings about releasing the videotape of Osama bin Laden because it might bring-up more painful memories for those who lost loved ones in the terrorist attacks of September 11th

International Responses

• U-N / AFGHANISTAN VOA 14 Dec. 2001-- The U-N Special Representative for Afghanistan, Lakhdar Brahimi, is optimistic that the installation of the transitional government in Afghanistan will go smoothly.
• U-N / AFGHAN REFUGEES VOA 14 Dec. 2001-- U-N officials say the poor condition of a bridge linking Uzbekistan and Afghanistan has dealt a severe blow to efforts to get food into northern Afghanistan
• EUROPE / AFGHAN VOA 14 Dec. 2001-- Military officials from at least 10 countries have met in London today/Friday to discuss the size, scope and timeframe involved in deployment of an international stabilization force for Afghanistan.

Defense Industry

• BAE SYSTEMS to demonstrate fast jet directed infrared countermeasures technology BAE Systems 14 Dec 2001 -- BAE Systems has been selected by the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence to conduct a technology demonstration program for U.K.'s Fast Jet Directed Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) Laser System.
• Lockheed Martin Leads Team for Global Transportation Network 21 Competition Lockheed Martin 14 Dec 2001 -- Lockheed Martin today announced its team of experienced defense transport and e-business providers to compete for a $337 million, 16-year program to develop and maintain Global Transportation Network 21

Other Conflicts

• DAILY PRESS BRIEFING BY THE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESMAN FOR THE SECRETARY-GENERAL United Nations 14 Dec 2001
• PRESS BRIEFING BY HEAD OF UN OFFICE IN BOUGAINVILLE United Nations 14 Dec 2001

News Reports

• YEARENDER / BIOTERRORISM VOA 14 Dec. 2001-- 2001 is the year bioterrorism suddenly appeared the United States. Mail tainted with powdered anthrax killed five people, infected 17 more, and further frightened a nation reeling from the September terrorist attacks on New York and Washington