January, 2002

Wall Street Journal reporter, Daniel Pearl, is kidnapped in Karachi, and killed by Islamic militants protesting detention of Taliban and al-Qaida fighters at U.S. Guantanamo Bay Navy base, Cuba . 2

February 11, 2002

Egypt : Coptic Church stormed by armed radicals, who set fire to it. Several cars, and several dozen homes, are also set on fire. 10 are wounded . 22

February 27, 2002

Nigeria : Ilorin : Eid-el-Kabir celebrants kill three Christians. 21

February 28, 2002

In Amman, Jordan, a bomb placed in a car was detonated by a timing device, killing an Egyptian and an Iraqi laborer who worked in a nearby food shop. The car belonged to the wife of the head of the Jordanian Anti-Terrorism Unit and was parked near their home.   In 2003, three Jordanian Islamists were sentenced to death for the crime. 6, 27

March 17, 2002

Pakistan : Islamabad : Grenade attack on a church kills five, including American woman and her 17-year-old daughter. 45 others injured. 21

March 27, 2002

A suicide bomber blew himself up the Park Hotel, in Netanya, Israel, where 250 people had gathered in the banquet hall for the Passover Seder (ritual meal). 29 were killed and 130 injured in the attack by Islamic group Hamas.25

April 11, 2002

In Djerba, Tunisia, a suicide bomber crashed and detonated a propane gas truck into the fence of a historic synagogue, killing 16 persons including 11 German citizens, one French citizen, and three Tunisians and injuring 26 German citizens. The Islamic Army for the Liberation of the Holy Sites claimed responsibility. 6

April 28, 2002

Indonesia : Soya: Muslims attack a Christian village. Twelve killed, and six injured. 21

May 8, 2002

In Karachi, Pakistan, a vehicle parked next to a Navy shuttle bus exploded, killing 10 French nationals and two Pakistanis and wounding 19 others-11 French nationals and eight Pakistanis-shattering windows in nearby buildings and leaving a large crater in the road, according to press reports. Al-Qaida is probably responsible. 6

May 9, 2002

In Kapiisk, Dagestan, Russia, militants detonated a remote-controlled bomb in the bushes as the May Day Parade was passing by on Main Street, killing 42 persons, including 14 soldiers, and wounding 150 others, including 50 soldiers, according to press reports. Islamist militants linked to al-Qaida are probably responsible. 6

June 14, 2002

A car bomb exploded near the U.S. Consulate and the Marriott Hotel in Karachi, Pakistan . Eleven persons were killed and 51 were sounded, including one U.S. and one Japanese citizen. Al Qaida and al-Qanin were suspected . 19

August 5, 2002

Pakistan : Jhika Gali, Murree: Six killed and four injured in terrorist attack on Christian missionary school. 21

August 10, 2002

Philippines : Abu Sayyaf group kidnaps six missionaries. Two are subsequently beheaded. 21

September 5, 2002

A car bomb exploded in a central market in the Afghan capital of Kabul. Authorities said that at least 22 people were killed and dozens injured. The blast occurred at midday outside a shop selling televisions and satellite dishes -- products that were forbidden under the Taliban.  Al-Qaeda and other militant groups suspected.  28

September 24, 2002

India: Ahmedabad: 33 people were killed and 81 injured in an attack on a Hindu temple in Gujarat, by Lashkar-e-Taiba linked militants. 32

October 6, 2002

In al-Dhabbah, Yemen, a small boat carrying a large amount of explosives rammed the hull of the French oil tanker Limburg as it was anchored approximately 5 miles from port. The attack killed one person and wounded four others. Al-Qaida is probably responsible. 6

October 8, 2002

On Failaka Island, Kuwait, gunmen attacked US soldiers while they were conducting a non-live-fire exercise, killing one US Marine and wounding one other. Al-Qaida claimed responsibility. 6

In Bali, a car bomb exploded outside the Sari Club Discotheque on Legian Street, a busy tourist area filled with nightclubs, cafes, and bars, killing at least 187 international tourists and injuring about 300 others. The resulting fire also destroyed the nearby Padi Club and Panin Bank and other buildings and cars. Al-Qaida claimed responsibility for this attack. 6

October 23, 2002

50 armed Chechen rebels took control of the Palace of Culture Theater. The theater was rigged with landmines and explosive devices to control hostages and promote leverage with Russian authorities. The rebels held more than 800 hostages. During the 3-day siege, rebels killed one police officer and 5 hostages. On 26 Oct, commandos stormed the theater and killed the rebels after a brief gun battle. In the rescue attempt, 124 hostages died. 6

November 24, 2002

11 were killed and 50 injured in a raid by Lashkar-e-Toiba Islamic militants, at a Hindu temple complex in Indian Kashmir. 28

November 28, 2002

In Mombasa, Kenya, a vehicle containing three suicide bombers drove into the front of the Paradise Hotel and exploded, killing 15 persons including three Israelis and 12 Kenyans and wounding 40 others including 18 Israelis and 22 Kenyans. Al-Qaida, the Government of Universal Palestine in Exile, and the Army of Palestine claimed responsibility. Al-Ittihad al-Islami (AIAI) is probably linked to the attack. 6

November 28, 2002

In Mombasa, Kenya, two SA-7 Strela antiaircraft missiles were launched but missed downing a Arkia Boeing 757 taking off from Mombasa enroute to Israel . The aircraft carried 261 passengers and continued its flight. Al-Qaida, the Government of Universal Palestine in Exile, and the Army of Palestine claimed responsibility. AIAI is probably linked to the attack according to reports. 6

December 6, 2002

In Makassar, Indonesia, a bomb exploded in a McDonald's restaurant, killing three persons, injuring 11 others, and causing major damage to the restaurant. No one claimed responsibility though police are focusing on a hardline Islamic group, Laskar Jundullah. 6

December 25, 2002

Pakistan : Daska: Grenade attack on a church kills three and injures fourteen. 21