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…
Arrest of 94 Workers at Airports in the Washington Area - 2002-04-24
Ninety-four workers were arrested at two Washington-area airports for allegedly fraudulently obtaining airport security badges. U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft emphasized the government's commitment to…
Al-Qaeda's Plot Against Peacekeepers - 2002-04-20
Al-Qaeda is plotting to infiltrate military and government facilities in Afghanistan disguised as journalists, similar to tactics used in past attacks. The former king of…
Presidential Claimants of Madagascar Travel to Senegal - 2002-04-17
The claimants to the presidency of Madagascar, Didier Ratsiraka and Marc Ravalomanana, have met in Senegal to resolve a political crisis stemming from disputed elections.…
Bomb Explosion in Jalalabad - 2002-04-09
A bomb exploded in Jalalabad during a gathering for the new Afghan defense minister, killing four and injuring 18. The minister, Mohammad Fahim, was unharmed…