April 2002
Mob Attack in Indonesia - 2002-04-28
Armed attackers killed at least 13 people in a Christian village near Ambon, Indonesia, escalating tensions between Christians and Muslims. The violence threatens a recent…
Accelerated Return of Afghan Refugees to Their Country
The UN Refugee Agency has reported a significant increase in the return of Afghan refugees from Iran and Pakistan, with around 300,000 returning in the…
Warning to Israel - 2002-04-17
Chris Patten of the EU warns Israel to accept a UN investigation into human rights violations in Jenin or risk losing credibility. Jose Maria Aznar…
No Signs of Stopping Israeli Operations Observed - 2002-04-14
Israeli military operations in the West Bank continue with no signs of cessation, as they occupy additional Palestinian villages and report arrests of suspected militants.…
Yasser Arafat Speaks via Mobile Phone to a Church in Egypt - 2002-04-12
Yasser Arafat addressed an Egyptian church via mobile phone, condemning Israel's occupation of Palestinian cities and its siege of the Church of the Nativity. His…
Russia's Warning About Palestinian Territories - 2002-04-09
Russia has warned that the humanitarian situation in Palestinian territories under Israeli occupation is dire, calling for urgent assistance and the withdrawal of Israeli forces.…
Dialogue Between India and the United States - 2002-04-09
A senior U.S. official, Christina Rocca, is in India to discuss bilateral relations, focusing on India's support for the U.S. war on terrorism and its…
Voter Turnout in Costa Rican Elections Very Low - 2002-04-08
The second round of presidential elections in Costa Rica saw a historic low voter turnout of only 40%. The candidates, Abel Pacheco and Ronaldo Araya,…
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…
Pope Condemns Rise of Violence in the Middle East - 2002-04-01
Pope John Paul II condemned the escalating violence in the Middle East during his Easter message, highlighting the despair caused by recent events. He urged…