September 2002
Misappropriation of 2 Million Dollars in Financial Aid by Police Officers in Colombia - 2002-09-28
Prosecutors in Colombia have charged 82 police officers with misusing 2 million dollars in U.S. aid for drug enforcement. The accused, including a former police…
Political Deadlock in Ukraine - 2002-09-24
Thousands protested in Kyiv against President Leonid Kuchma, demanding his resignation and new elections due to a political deadlock. Despite winning the most votes in…
Former Slovak Prime Minister Lagging in Regaining Power - 2002-09-22
Former Slovak Prime Minister Vladimir Meciar is struggling to regain power as polls suggest he may have won the most votes but lacks coalition support.…
Arnoldo Alemán Accused of Embezzling from Public Budget - 2002-09-19
Former Nicaraguan President Arnoldo Alemán has been removed from parliament leadership amid accusations of embezzling nearly $100 million from the public budget. The situation reflects…
Arrest of Opponents of the President of Ukraine - 2002-09-17
Kyiv police arrested 50 opposition members protesting against President Leonid Kuchma. Yulia Tymoshenko announced further protests are planned as activists demand political change due to…
Review of Mohammad Khordadian's Sentence
The Iranian appeals court has reduced the sentence of Mohammad Khordadian, a dancer, allowing him to return to the U.S. after being accused of promoting…
Benazir Bhutto is not allowed to participate in elections
Benazir Bhutto has been barred from participating in upcoming elections by the Election Commission of Pakistan, leading to protests from her supporters. Bhutto, currently in…
Following the Resignation of All Members of the Palestinian Authority Cabinet - 2002-09-12
All members of the Palestinian Authority cabinet resigned to preempt a vote of no confidence amid political tensions. Yasser Arafat has set a date for…
Changes in the Palestinian Authority - 2002-09-11
Members of the Palestinian Authority cabinet resigned before a parliamentary vote, accepted by Yasser Arafat, amid concerns over corruption. Concurrently, Israeli forces arrested 10 Palestinians…
Possibility of Power Sharing by Arafat - 2002-09-10
The Palestinian Legislative Council is reviewing the cabinet chosen by Yasser Arafat, with some lawmakers supporting it if he agrees to share power with an…
Several Political Figures in Indonesia Demand Vote of Confidence for the Speaker of Parliament
Several political figures in Indonesia are calling for a vote of confidence for Akbar Tandjung, the Speaker of Parliament, following his conviction for corruption. He…
Benazir Bhutto's Candidacy for Pakistan Parliament Opposed
Pakistani officials have rejected Benazir Bhutto's candidacy for parliament, leading to protests from her supporters. Bhutto, currently in exile and facing corruption charges, may be…