April 2002
Mexican Government Criticizes Cuban President - 2002-04-23
The Mexican government criticized Fidel Castro for releasing a private phone conversation where he claimed Vicente Fox pressured him not to attend a UN meeting.…
On This Day, April 21: U.S. Support for the Independence Movement in Cuba - 2002-04-22
On April 21, the U.S. declared war on Spain to support Cuban independence fighters. This event highlights U.S. intervention in foreign independence movements. It is…
Amnesty International Criticizes the U.S. for Its Treatment of Afghan War Prisoners - 2002-04-16
Amnesty International has condemned the U.S. for its treatment of Afghan war prisoners, alleging violations of their fundamental rights and international law. The U.S. government,…
Formation of a Temporary Government by Army Officers in Venezuela - 2002-04-12
Army officers in Venezuela have formed a temporary government after President Hugo Chavez was forced to resign following deadly anti-government protests. Pedro Carmona is set…
Presence of Foreign Torturers in America - 2002-04-11
Amnesty International reports that at least 150 foreign individuals suspected of torture are living in the U.S. The organization urges the Bush administration to detain…
Former U.S. President's Trip to Cuba - 2002-04-10
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has gained approval for a historic trip to Cuba, marking the first visit by a U.S. president since the 1959…
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…
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…