April 2002
Ahmad Zeidabadi Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
Ahmad Zeidabadi, a reformist journalist in Iran, has been sentenced to two years in prison for anti-government propaganda and insulting officials. His case highlights the…
Trial of a Human Rights Activist in Egypt Resumes
The trial of Saad Eddin Ibrahim, a prominent human rights activist, has resumed in Egypt after a court ordered a retrial. He faces charges related…
Arrest of 94 Workers at Airports in the Washington Area - 2002-04-24
Ninety-four workers were arrested at two Washington-area airports for allegedly fraudulently obtaining airport security badges. U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft emphasized the government's commitment to…
Two Muslim Separatists Charged in the Philippines - 2002-04-23
Philippine police have charged two Muslim separatists in connection with deadly bombings in General Santos City. The suspects allegedly learned bomb-making techniques from extremists in…
Ebrahim Yazdi Returns to Iran
Ebrahim Yazdi, a prominent dissident and leader of the banned Freedom Movement of Iran, returned to Iran to face charges from the U.S. despite previous…
Those Accused of War Crimes Must Surrender
The Yugoslav government has set a deadline for 23 war crime suspects, including Radovan Karadžić and Ratko Mladić, to surrender. Failure to comply will result…
Mistreatment of Terrorism Suspects in the U.S. - April 18, 2002
A lawsuit has been filed against the U.S. government alleging mistreatment of Muslim men arrested after September 11. The complaint highlights harsh treatment in New…
Leader of the Freedom Movement Returns to Iran
Abraham Yazdi, leader of the Freedom Movement, plans to return to Iran despite an arrest warrant issued against him. He has been in the U.S.…
Three Indonesian Soldiers Arrested for the Murder of a Separatist Leader in Papua Province
Three Indonesian soldiers have been arrested in connection with the murder of Teiz Elwi, a separatist leader in Papua. The army initially denied involvement, but…
Shams Tabriz Publication Seized
The Shams Tabriz publication was seized by an Iranian court, and its manager, Ali Hamed Iman, was sentenced to prison and lashes for spreading false…
Venezuelan President Calls for National Reconciliation - April 16, 2002
Hugo Chavez has called for national reconciliation in Venezuela after a failed coup, aiming to stabilize the country. He has initiated dialogue with opposition leaders…
Yadollah Sahabi Passed Away - April 12, 2002
Yadollah Sahabi, a prominent figure in Iranian politics and a founder of the Freedom Movement, passed away at the age of 96 after a brief…
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.…
Yugoslavia Approves Bill for Extradition of War Criminals - 2002-04-10
Yugoslavia's parliament is set to approve a bill for the extradition of suspected war criminals to the Hague, following a unanimous government decision. This move…
The Trial of Akbar Tandjung is Ongoing in Jakarta
Akbar Tandjung, the Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives, is on trial for corruption in Jakarta. The court has ruled that the indictment against…
Transfer of American Taliban to U.S. Soil - 2002-04-05
Yasser Hesam Hamdi, an American-born Taliban member, has been transferred from Guantanamo Bay to the U.S. for potential military trial. The case raises questions about…
Imprisonment of Another Legislator in Syria - 2002-04-04
Mr. Riyad Sayf, a Syrian legislator and critic of the government, has been sentenced to five years in prison for advocating political freedom and holding…
Second American Taliban - 2002-04-04
An American man detained at Guantanamo claims he was born in the U.S. and has a birth certificate to support his claim. He was captured…
UN Court Begins Proceedings for War Crimes in Rwanda - 2002-04-02
The UN court has started the trial of Colonel Bagosora and three senior Rwandan officers for their roles in the 1994 genocide. They are accused…
John Walker Lind Awaiting Trial - 2002-04-02
John Walker Lind, known as the 'American Taliban,' is awaiting trial with no direct evidence linking him to the intent to kill Americans. Prosecutors acknowledge…
Four Relatives of Former Burmese Dictator to Be Tried
Four relatives of former Burmese dictator Ne Win are set to be tried for treason related to a conspiracy against the military government. The individuals…
Seven Palestinians Accused of Collaborating with Israel Killed
In Tulkarm, West Bank, seven Palestinians accused of collaborating with Israel were killed by masked gunmen. This incident follows the withdrawal of Palestinian police amid…
Zimbabwe's High Court Rules for the Release of Imprisoned Journalist
The High Court of Zimbabwe has ordered the release of journalist Peter Turnikraft, who was arrested on dubious charges related to her reporting on state…