April 2002
Trial of a Human Rights Activist in Egypt Resumes
The trial of Saad Eddin Ibrahim, a prominent human rights activist, has resumed in Egypt after a court ordered a retrial. He faces charges related…
Anti-American Protests in the Arab World - April 26, 2002
Anti-American protests erupted across several Arab nations, including Yemen, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, and Lebanon, in response to U.S. policies in the Middle East. Demonstrators demanded…
Murder of a Palestinian Woman - 2002-04-26
Israeli soldiers killed a Palestinian woman during an attack by armed Palestinians in Gaza. The incident raises questions about the woman's involvement in the attack.…
Death of a Palestinian Woman - 2002-04-26
An Israeli military operation resulted in the death of a Palestinian woman during an attack by armed Palestinians in Gaza. This incident highlights ongoing violence…
Egyptian President Criticizes Israeli Military Operations in the West Bank - 2002-04-24
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak condemned Israeli military actions in the West Bank, claiming they aim to undermine Palestinian resistance. His remarks, made during a significant…
Body of an African Man Found at London International Airport - 2002-04-16
The body of an African man was found in the wheel well of a plane at London International Airport after it arrived from Uganda. This…
Colin Powell's Last Meeting with Ariel Sharon - 2002-04-16
Colin Powell met with Ariel Sharon for the last time during his Middle East mission. He plans to meet Yasser Arafat next, who is under…
Yasser Arafat Speaks via Mobile Phone to a Church in Egypt - 2002-04-12
Yasser Arafat addressed an Egyptian church via mobile phone, condemning Israel's occupation of Palestinian cities and its siege of the Church of the Nativity. His…
Israeli Diplomats Return to Their Country - 2002-04-10
Amid escalating anti-Israeli protests in Egypt, families of Israeli diplomats are returning to Israel. This move follows a significant increase in demonstrations against Israel's military…
Possible Meeting Between Colin Powell and Arafat - April 9, 2002
Colin Powell plans to meet with Yasser Arafat to address the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian violence in the West Bank. This meeting is part of Powell's broader…
Indictment for Assisting a Terrorist Organization - 2002-04-09
An indictment has been filed against four individuals for aiding a terrorist organization in Egypt, including attorney Lynne Stewart, who represented Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman, linked…
UN Pressure for Israeli Forces to Withdraw from the West Bank - 2002-04-08
The UN Security Council has reiterated its call for Israel to withdraw its forces from the West Bank, while U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell…
Colin Powell's Dialogue with the King of Morocco - 2002-04-08
Colin Powell met with King Mohammed of Morocco to discuss the Middle Eastern crisis, emphasizing the need for consultations with European and Arab leaders before…
Middle East Diplomacy - April 7, 2002
Colin Powell is optimistic about a ceasefire in the Middle East following Ariel Sharon's promise to President Bush to end military operations in Palestinian territories.…
U.S. Secretary of State Begins Middle East Trip Today - 2002-04-07
Colin Powell, the U.S. Secretary of State, is starting a diplomatic trip to the Middle East, but has not scheduled a meeting with Yasser Arafat,…
Emergency Meeting of Arab Foreign Ministers in Cairo - 2002-04-07
An emergency meeting of Arab foreign ministers is taking place in Cairo to address the escalating conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, focusing on U.S.…
Global Protests Against Israel and the United States - 2002-04-07
Global protests erupted in multiple countries in support of Palestinians, with significant participation in Jordan, Bahrain, Indonesia, and Europe. The demonstrations were fueled by anger…
Protests Against the Continued Siege of Yasser Arafat - 2002-04-04
On April 4, 2002, thousands of Arabs protested across the Middle East against Israel's actions and the siege of Yasser Arafat. The protests turned violent…
Emergency Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Arab League Member States - 2002-04-03
An emergency meeting of Arab League foreign ministers is scheduled to address the worsening situation in the Middle East, particularly the Israeli occupation of Palestinian…
Anti-Israeli Protests Continue in the Arab World - 2002-04-03
Anti-Israeli protests are ongoing across the Arab world, with thousands demanding the withdrawal of Israeli forces and the release of Yasser Arafat. Protests have turned…
Cairo Protests in Support of Palestine - 2002-04-01
Protests erupted in Cairo and Alexandria in support of Palestine, with demonstrators clashing with police as they attempted to reach the Israeli embassy. Similar protests…