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Hussein accepts the resolution on November 13 and inspectors returned to Iraq under the direction of UNMOVIC chairman Hans Blix and IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei
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2002 in Sweden
Explore 35 historical events and records for Sweden in 2002.
Historical records for Sweden in 2002
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January
February
Eighth Commissioners Session
Chairs the eighth UNMOVIC Commissioners session.
Inspection Readiness Review
The Commission reviews inspection readiness and unresolved Iraqi disarmament issues.
May
2002 FA Cup Final Second Goal
Scores Arsenal's second goal in the 2-0 FA Cup final victory over Chelsea.
Ninth Commissioners Session
Chairs the ninth UNMOVIC Commissioners session.
UNMOVIC Inspection Planning
Commissioners continue planning for possible renewed inspections.
August
Tenth Commissioners Session
Chairs the tenth regular session of UNMOVIC Commissioners.
UNMOVIC Readiness Review
The Commission assesses preparations as diplomatic pressure on Iraq increases.
September
UN Resolution 1441
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
UNMOVIC
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
October
Iraq Inspection Preparations
The meeting focuses on rapidly changing preparations for Iraq inspections.
Special Commissioners Session
Chairs a special UNMOVIC Commissioners session.
November
Expanded Iraq Inspection Mandate
Iraq is given a final opportunity to meet disarmament obligations.
UN Resolution 1441
Receives the strengthened inspection mandate created by Resolution 1441.
Arrival in Baghdad
Arrives in Baghdad with Mohamed ElBaradei and an advance team.
Inspection Headquarters Reopened
Preparations begin for the return of weapons inspectors.
Inspections Resume
UNMOVIC inspections resume in Iraq after nearly four years.
UNMOVIC Returns to Iraqi Sites
Blix directs the renewed chemical, biological and missile verification effort.
December
Eleventh Quarterly Report
Submits UNMOVIC's eleventh quarterly report to the Security Council.
UNMOVIC Report Submitted
Reports on preparations and the newly resumed inspection process.
Eleventh Report Presented
Explains the early status of resumed inspections.
Security Council Briefing
Briefs the Security Council on UNMOVIC's eleventh quarterly report.
Iraqi Weapons Declaration
Receives Iraq's declaration of its weapons programmes.
Resolution 1441 Declaration Received
UNMOVIC analysts begin assessing the extensive submission.
Preliminary Declaration Assessment
Briefs the Council on a preliminary assessment of Iraq's declaration.
Security Council Iraq Briefing
Identifies unresolved questions requiring documentation and inspection.
Other events (month unknown)
Defensive Work Against England
Lučic helped Sweden defend a 1-1 draw against England in the team's opening fixture at the 2002 World Cup.
Equaliser Against England
Alexandersson fired Sweden level against England during a 1-1 draw in its opening group match at the 2002 World Cup.
First World Cup Squad Appearance
Ibrahimović joined Sweden's 2002 World Cup squad as a young striker before developing into the country's record goalscorer.
Free Kick Against Argentina
Svensson curled a free kick into the net against Argentina, helping Sweden secure a 1-1 draw and advance from a difficult World Cup group.
Sweden Tops Group of Death
Hedman kept goal as Sweden finished ahead of England, Argentina and Nigeria in one of the toughest groups at the 2002 World Cup.
Swedish Striker Establishes Ajax Reputation
Zlatan Ibrahimović develops into an unpredictable attacking threat for Ajax, using unusual technique and physical power during his early Dutch seasons.
Swedish World Cup Attacking Support
Jonson was among Sweden's attacking options during the 2002 finals, supporting a side that progressed ahead of Argentina in the group.
Two Goals Against Nigeria
Larsson scored twice against Nigeria as Sweden recovered to secure a 2-1 victory in its second World Cup group match.
World Cup Central Defensive Command
Mellberg brought physical defending and organisational authority to the Swedish back line during its 2002 World Cup campaign.
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