April 2002
Continued Protests in Washington - 2002-04-22
Protests against U.S. foreign policy and World Bank strategies are ongoing in Washington, with groups opposing military aid to Colombia planning unauthorized demonstrations. These protests…
William Burns' Meeting with Yasser Arafat - 2002-04-22
William Burns, a senior U.S. official, met with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat amid ongoing Israeli military siege. The meeting follows U.S. Secretary of State Colin…
Pope Calls for Middle East Peace - 2002-04-21
Pope John Paul II has called for peace in the Middle East during a speech in St. Peter's Square, focusing on the standoff at the…
End of Colin Powell's Peace Mission - 2002-04-17
Colin Powell concluded his peace mission in the Middle East, urging Palestinian leaders to combat terrorism while calling for Israel to cease military actions in…
An American Student Expelled from China - 2002-04-16
An American student named Andrew Elsmore was expelled from China after being arrested for protesting against the government's crackdown on the Falun Gong movement. This…
5 Killed in Madagascar - 2002-04-13
Five people were killed in armed clashes between rival political factions in Madagascar, specifically between supporters of President Didier Ratsiraka and self-declared President Marc Ravalomanana.…
Destruction of Opium Poppy Fields
The Afghan interim government is actively destroying opium poppy fields, with 40,000 hectares currently under cultivation. Farmers are resisting this effort, as the income from…
Cancellation of March in Jordan - 2002-04-12
Opposition Islamic parties in Jordan canceled a planned march to the Israeli embassy due to heavy security measures imposed by the government. The government cited…
Protests by Supporters of Palestinians and Supporters of Israel - 2002-04-06
On April 6, 2002, two thousand activists protested in New York City in support of Palestinians, demanding an end to Israeli occupation. Concurrently, pro-Israel politicians,…
The Killing of the Bell Ringer of the Church of Bethlehem - 2002-04-05
Samir Ibrahim Salman, a 45-year-old Palestinian Christian bell ringer, was shot dead while heading to the Church of Bethlehem. Eyewitnesses claim he was targeted by…
Exchange of Fire Between Israeli Forces and Hezbollah Lebanon - 2002-04-03
Israeli forces and Hezbollah have engaged in a second day of exchange of fire in northern Israel, with Hezbollah launching attacks using mortars and anti-tank…
Pope Calls for Peace in the Middle East - 2002-04-01
Pope John Paul II called for peace in the Middle East during his Easter message, addressing a large crowd in St. Peter's Square. He condemned…