April 2002
New Security Measures in the Philippines - 2002-04-23
Following a series of deadly bombings in the Philippines, President Gloria Arroyo has announced new security measures, including martial law. The bombings, which killed fourteen…
State of Emergency Declared in the Philippines - 2002-04-22
A state of emergency has been declared in General Santos City, Philippines, following a series of bombings attributed to the Abu Sayyaf group. The recent…
Elections in East Timor Held Peacefully with Massive Public Participation - 2002-04-15
Elections in East Timor were held peacefully with a significant voter turnout, as approximately 400,000 voters participated in choosing their first president. Xanana Gusmão and…
First Elections in East Timor - 2002-04-14
East Timor is holding its first presidential election, with Xanana Gusmão and Francisco Xavier do Amaral as the main candidates. This election is significant as…
Calendar Day, April 6: Declaration of War on Germany - 2002-04-08
On April 6, 1917, the United States Congress declared war on Germany, marking a significant shift in U.S. involvement in World War I. This decision…
Islamic Conference Organization Rejects Any Unilateral Action Against an Islamic Country
The Islamic Conference Organization, during a meeting in Kuala Lumpur, rejected any unilateral actions against Islamic countries and dismissed labeling the Palestinian struggle against Israel…
Islamic Conference Fails to Reach Consensus on Definition of Terrorism - 2002-04-02
The Islamic Conference in Kuala Lumpur failed to agree on a universal definition of terrorism, with 56 member countries drafting a declaration that emphasizes the…