August 2002
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Discovery of Mass Graves in Dasht-e-Leili, Afghanistan - 2002-08-31
Mass graves have been discovered in Dasht-e-Leili, Afghanistan, highlighting human rights abuses during the conflict. This report is significant as it calls for accountability for…
Increase in Presidential Powers in Azerbaijan - 2002-08-25
Azerbaijan held a referendum to amend its constitution, allowing the president to choose a successor, which has been criticized by opposition groups as undemocratic. President…
Mary Robinson's Concerns Over Indonesian Court Rulings - 2002-08-23
Mary Robinson, the UN human rights chief, expressed concerns about the Indonesian court's rulings on human rights violations in East Timor during a visit to…
U.S. Secretary of State Did Not Express Concern Over Human Rights Violations in Argentina
Classified U.S. documents reveal that during a 1976 visit, Secretary of State Henry Kissinger did not express concerns about human rights violations by the Argentine…
The U.S. Investigates Reports of Taliban Prisoner Killings by the Northern Alliance - 2002-08-20
The U.S. is looking into allegations that Northern Alliance forces suffocated Taliban prisoners in Afghanistan. This investigation highlights ongoing concerns about human rights violations and…
Human Rights Groups Condemn Stoning Punishment
Human rights organizations condemned a Nigerian court's decision to uphold a stoning sentence for Amina Lawal, a woman with an illegitimate child. They argue that…
Arrest of White Farmers - 2002-08-17
Over 29 white farmers were arrested in Zimbabwe for not complying with government orders to vacate their lands. The government, led by President Robert Mugabe,…
Kashmir Committee Meeting - 2002-08-17
The Kashmir Committee, comprising Indian academics and journalists, is engaging with separatist leaders in Kashmir to foster dialogue and end the election boycott. This meeting…
Last Police Chief of East Timor and Five Others Acquitted
The Indonesian Human Rights Court acquitted the last police chief of East Timor and five others of human rights violations related to post-independence violence. Abilio…
So far, 18 people have lost their lives due to flooding in southern Russia - 2002-08-09
Severe flooding in southern Russia has resulted in 18 fatalities, with rescue teams recovering more bodies. The flooding has also affected other European countries, leading…
Iran's Reformist Parliament Condemns Suppression of Dissent - 2002-08-05
Iran's reformist parliament has condemned the ongoing suppression of dissent by conservative courts, warning that it could lead to a national crisis. The statement highlights…
Vatican Disqualifies 7 Women from Church Service as Priests - 2002-08-05
The Vatican has disqualified seven women from serving as priests, claiming their ordination by a dissident bishop has offended the Catholic Church. The women, from…