August 2002
Stoning Sentences Under Islamic Law Are Against Women
A Nigerian Islamic court has sentenced Amina Lawal to stoning for having a child out of wedlock, prompting criticism from women's rights advocates and international…
Bomb Explosion at US Consulate in Karachi Under Investigation - 2002-08-19
Three men are facing legal proceedings for a bomb explosion at the US consulate in Karachi that killed 12 Pakistanis. They are linked to a…
Iran and Bahrain Oppose Unilateral Attack on Iraq - 2002-08-18
King Hamad of Bahrain visited Iran and issued a joint statement with Iranian leaders opposing any unilateral military action against Iraq. This visit is significant…
Meeting of a U.S. Congressional Delegation with the President of Georgia - 2002-08-04
A U.S. congressional delegation met with Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze to discuss democratic cooperation and military training. Concurrently, protests in Indonesia called for the implementation…
Demonstrations in Indonesia - 2002-08-03
Approximately 2000 demonstrators in Indonesia called for the implementation of Sharia law during a peaceful march in Jakarta. This occurred as parliament was considering amendments…
Efforts to Eliminate Remaining Terrorists Accelerate - 2002-08-02
The U.S. Secretary of Defense has ordered special forces to ramp up efforts against remaining al-Qaeda terrorists, with new covert operations planned. Despite international financial…
The Heavy Price of Coal in Ukraine - 2002-08-01
A coal mine explosion in Donetsk, Ukraine, has resulted in 20 fatalities, with one miner rescued alive. President Leonid Kuchma has called for safety inspections…