April 2002
New Warning to American Citizens - 2002-04-25
The U.S. State Department has warned citizens in the Arabian Peninsula and Gulf region about potential terrorist attacks, particularly from al-Qaeda affiliates. This warning underscores…
Anti-Government Protests in Zimbabwe - 2002-04-23
Hundreds of riot police in Zimbabwe disrupted anti-government protests in Harare, dispersing around 200 demonstrators. The National Constitutional Assembly is advocating for constitutional reforms to…
Presence of Foreign Torturers in America - 2002-04-11
Amnesty International reports that at least 150 foreign individuals suspected of torture are living in the U.S. The organization urges the Bush administration to detain…
Release of Habibollah Payman - 2002-04-11
Habibollah Payman, a political dissident in Iran, has been released on bail after a year in prison for allegedly conspiring to overthrow the Islamic regime.…
North Korea Needs More Food Aid - 2002-04-10
The World Food Programme warns that North Korea is facing a severe food crisis and requires 368,000 tons of emergency food aid. Without additional assistance,…
Dismissal of Six Catholic Priests
Six Catholic priests in New York were dismissed due to sexual abuse allegations against minors. This decision follows a list submitted by Cardinal Edward Egan…
Mass Graves in Afghanistan - April 7, 2002
Mass graves have been discovered in Bamiyan, Afghanistan, with at least 35 bodies found, including children. A UN human rights group is investigating the reports,…
Conspiracy to Assassinate Hamid Karzai
Afghan authorities have arrested hundreds of individuals suspected of plotting to assassinate interim President Hamid Karzai and former King Zahir Shah. The arrests are linked…