April 2002
Referendum in Pakistan - 2002-04-30
Today, Pakistanis are voting in a referendum on whether to extend General Pervez Musharraf's presidency for another five years. Musharraf has pledged a fair process…
Israeli Forces Enter Hebron - 2002-04-29
Israeli forces have launched a military operation in Hebron, resulting in the deaths of at least 9 Palestinians, following an attack on a Jewish settlement.…
Musharraf Calls on People to Participate in Referendum - 2002-04-28
Pervez Musharraf, the President of Pakistan, is urging citizens to support an upcoming referendum aimed at extending his rule, claiming it is necessary to address…
Supreme Court of Pakistan's Decision on Referendum
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has approved a referendum to extend General Musharraf's presidency for five more years. This decision comes despite opposition claims that…
Decision Regarding General Musharraf's Referendum - 2002-04-27
The Supreme Court of Pakistan is expected to rule on General Musharraf's referendum to extend his presidency for five more years. Opposition parties argue that…
Continued Stalemate of Refugees in Australia - 2002-04-23
Unrest continues at the Curtin detention center in Australia, where at least 30 people have been injured during protests against living conditions and potential deportations.…
Supreme Court of Pakistan Begins Deliberation on Referendum Issue - 2002-04-23
The Supreme Court of Pakistan is reviewing whether President Musharraf can hold a referendum to extend his rule by five years. This comes as opposition…
Seizure of Press Cards of Seventeen Journalists by Israeli Forces - 2002-04-22
The Israeli army confiscated press cards from seventeen journalists reporting on clashes at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. This action has raised concerns…
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…
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…
Arrest of Several More Al-Qaeda Suspects - 2002-04-12
U.S. coalition forces in Afghanistan have arrested several suspects linked to Al-Qaeda and seized munitions during a military operation. This operation took place in the…
The Beginning of President Musharraf's Efforts for a Referendum - 2002-04-10
President Pervez Musharraf is initiating efforts to secure voter support for a referendum on April 30, where voters will decide if he should remain in…
Boycott of General Musharraf's Referendum in Pakistan - 2002-04-08
A coalition of major political parties in Pakistan plans to boycott a referendum on General Musharraf's rule, which is set for May. Musharraf, who took…
Challenge to Pervez Musharraf - April 6, 2002
Pervez Musharraf's plan for a May referendum to extend his rule is being challenged by political rivals, including exiled former prime ministers Benazir Bhutto and…
The U.S. Is Not Seeking War with Iran - 2002-04-06
The article discusses a U.S. official's assertion that the U.S. is not seeking war with Iran, despite President Bush's warnings about Iran's support for terrorism.…