April 2002
Chinese Prime Minister Calls for Israel's Withdrawal from Palestinian Territories
Chinese Prime Minister Zhu Rongji called for Israel to withdraw from Palestinian territories during talks with Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. Zhu emphasized that violence…
Interview with Elahe Hicks on Iran's Human Rights Record - 2002-04-29
The UN Human Rights Commission's resolution condemning Iran's human rights record has raised concerns among various advocacy groups. Human Rights Watch, based in New York,…
Israeli Cabinet Votes Not to Cooperate with UN Delegation - 2002-04-29
The Israeli cabinet has decided not to cooperate with a UN fact-finding mission regarding events in the Jenin refugee camp. This decision comes amid accusations…
German Parliament Member's Views on Human Rights Commission Resolution - 2002-04-28
A German parliament member criticized the qualifications of certain countries in the United Nations Human Rights Commission. This highlights ongoing concerns about the effectiveness and…
Israel Must Complete Its Withdrawal
President Bush is urging Israel to fully withdraw from recently occupied Palestinian territories, emphasizing the need to end military operations. The U.S. is also considering…
Interview with Maurice Capiton, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights - 2002-04-25
The UN Human Rights Commission has rejected a resolution that would have condemned Iran for its human rights violations. Maurice Capiton, the UN Special Rapporteur…
Negotiations Regarding the Siege of the Church of the Nativity - 2002-04-24
Negotiations are underway between Palestinian and Israeli representatives to resolve the three-week siege of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, where around 200 individuals,…
Bush Administration Criticism of Human Rights Commission - 2002-04-23
The Bush administration expressed disappointment over the UN Human Rights Commission's rejection of a resolution condemning Iran's human rights violations. This marks a significant shift…
Visit of the U.S. Under Secretary of State to Jenin - 2002-04-20
William Burns, the U.S. Under Secretary of State, visited the Jenin refugee camp, describing the situation as a humanitarian disaster. The UN Security Council unanimously…
Fact-Finding Mission to the Middle East Canceled
The UN's fact-finding mission to assess human rights violations in the Palestinian territories has been canceled due to Israel's refusal to cooperate. The UN Security…
Discussions Between the President of Iran and the President of China - April 20, 2002
Iran's President Mohammad Khatami met with China's President Jiang Zemin to discuss regional conflicts, particularly in the Middle East and Afghanistan. Jiang expressed support for…
Arab Countries Demand Investigations - 2002-04-19
Arab representatives at the UN are demanding investigations into the destruction of the Palestinian refugee camp in Jenin. The UN Security Council is discussing a…
International Pressure on Israel - April 19, 2002
International pressure is increasing on Israel regarding its military actions in Jenin, with the UN Security Council discussing a resolution for an investigation. Israel has…
Israel's Opposition to the Deployment of a Multinational Force - 2002-04-19
Israel has rejected a UN proposal for a multinational force in Palestinian territories aimed at ending the conflict with the Palestinians. The Israeli Deputy Representative…
UN Human Rights Commission Condemns Israel - 2002-04-15
The UN Human Rights Commission condemned Israel for alleged human rights violations against Palestinians, passing a resolution with significant support despite opposition from some European…
Putin Optimistic About Resolving Dispute with Germany
Vladimir Putin is optimistic about settling the Soviet-era debt dispute with Germany during his upcoming visit. He plans to discuss this with Chancellor Gerhard Schröder,…
Disagreement Between Israel and the U.S. - 2002-04-08
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon acknowledged potential disagreements with the U.S. over military actions in the West Bank, as President Bush called for an immediate…
Middle East Diplomacy - April 7, 2002
Colin Powell is optimistic about a ceasefire in the Middle East following Ariel Sharon's promise to President Bush to end military operations in Palestinian territories.…
South African Government Warns Israel
The South African government has issued a warning to Israel regarding its failure to comply with a UN ceasefire resolution, threatening potential international sanctions. This…
New United Nations Resolution - 2002-04-05
The UN Security Council approved a resolution supporting Colin Powell's upcoming mission to the Middle East and called for Israel's immediate withdrawal from recently occupied…
Anthony Zinni Cannot Meet Yasser Arafat - 2002-04-04
Anthony Zinni's request to meet with Yasser Arafat has been denied by Israel, citing safety concerns. This situation highlights the ongoing tensions in the region…
Dispatch of European Union Diplomatic Mission - 2002-04-04
The European Union is sending a diplomatic mission to the Middle East to address the ongoing conflict, with uncertainty about meeting Yasser Arafat. The mission…
Extraordinary Meeting of the United Nations - 2002-04-03
The UN Security Council is convening to address the Middle East crisis, urged by Arab diplomats to pressure Israel into complying with UN resolutions for…
United Nations Security Council Meeting - 2002-04-03
The UN Security Council convened to address the Middle East crisis, prompted by Arab diplomats urging pressure on Israel to withdraw from Palestinian territories. Palestinian…
UN Secretary-General: Much Worse Days May Be Ahead
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan warned of potentially worse days ahead in the Israel-Palestine conflict unless the underlying issues are addressed. His comments came during a…