November 2002
South African Police Response to White Supremacist Supporters - 2002-11-29
The South African police have launched raids against white supremacists suspected of plotting to overthrow the government, arresting several individuals for illegal firearms. This action…
Acquittal of Four Indonesians in Human Rights Violation Court - 2002-11-29
An Indonesian court acquitted four senior military and police officers of human rights violations related to the 1999 East Timor violence. This decision highlights ongoing…
Aghajeri's Lawyer to Request Review of Death Sentence
Hashem Aghajeri, a dissident university professor sentenced to death, is facing potential execution amidst ongoing student protests in Iran. His lawyer, Saleh Nikbakht, plans to…
Largest Identity Theft Ring in U.S. History Arrested - 2002-11-26
Three men have been arrested for orchestrating the largest identity theft ring in U.S. history, affecting over 30,000 victims. The scheme involved the theft of…
Calm Has Returned to Kaduna
Violence in Kaduna, Nigeria, erupted over the Miss World beauty pageant, leading to over 200 deaths and the arrest of 800 individuals. The pageant has…
Arrests of Individuals with Fake Documents in America - 2002-11-20
New York officials arrested 118 individuals for attempting to use fake documents to gain employment at major airports. The arrests are part of a broader…
Acquittal of an American Soldier in South Korea - 2002-11-20
An American soldier was acquitted in South Korea for the accidental killing of two young girls in a military vehicle accident. The case has sparked…
Protests Against the Death Sentence of Hashem Agha Jari Continue in Iran
Protests against Hashem Agha Jari's death sentence are ongoing in Iran, with significant resignations from university heads citing insecurity. Hassan Khomeini, grandson of Ayatollah Khomeini,…
Release of a Syrian Prisoner - 2002-11-16
Bashar al-Assad has released political dissident Riyad al-Turk from prison on humanitarian grounds. Al-Turk, who is 72 and has health issues, was previously sentenced to…
FARC Military Leaders Prosecuted - 2002-11-14
The U.S. has charged three senior military leaders of the FARC with serious crimes including kidnapping and drug trafficking. This action highlights ongoing efforts to…
Proposal for the Trial of Zacarias Moussaoui in Military Court - 2002-11-10
The Bush administration is considering trying Zacarias Moussaoui, the only person charged in the U.S. for the September 11 attacks, in a military court instead…
Largest Student Protest in Tehran in Four Years - 2002-11-10
Hundreds of students in Tehran protested against the death sentence of reformist professor Hashem Aghajari, who was convicted for insulting sacred beliefs. The protest occurred…
Sergey Davanov is a staunch critic of the Kazakh government - 2002-11-07
Sergey Davanov, a prominent opposition journalist in Kazakhstan, has been charged with raping a minor, which he claims is a fabricated accusation aimed at silencing…
Release of Abdollah Nouri from Prison - 2002-11-05
Abdollah Nouri, a prominent reformist and former Minister of Interior, was pardoned by Ayatollah Khamenei after the death of his brother. In contrast, Abbas Abdi,…
Indonesian Police Identify Three Suspects in Bali Bombing
Indonesian police have identified three suspects in the Bali bombing that killed over 200 people. The suspects are Indonesian citizens linked to the radical group…
Connection Between Washington Shootings and a Murder in Baton Rouge
Ballistic tests have connected a rifle used in Washington sniper attacks to a murder in Baton Rouge. John Allen Muhammad and John Lee Malvo are…