April 2002
Supreme Court of Pakistan's Decision on Referendum
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has approved a referendum to extend General Musharraf's presidency for five more years. This decision comes despite opposition claims that…
Arrest of a Palestinian Man in Lebanon - 2002-04-25
A Palestinian man named Ali Mahmoud Al-Hajji was arrested in Lebanon for suspected ties to al-Qaeda. He was allegedly collecting funds for the Islamist group…
Bomb Explosion Inside Yasser Arafat's Headquarters - 2002-04-23
A bomb exploded at Yasser Arafat's headquarters in Ramallah, causing no injuries. This incident coincided with ongoing negotiations between Israeli and Palestinian officials regarding a…
Supreme Court of Pakistan Begins Deliberation on Referendum Issue - 2002-04-23
The Supreme Court of Pakistan is reviewing whether President Musharraf can hold a referendum to extend his rule by five years. This comes as opposition…
Warning to Israel - 2002-04-17
Chris Patten of the EU warns Israel to accept a UN investigation into human rights violations in Jenin or risk losing credibility. Jose Maria Aznar…
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,…
Speech by the President of Pakistan - April 9, 2002
Pervez Musharraf, the President of Pakistan, is set to speak at a rally supporting a referendum that would extend his rule for another five years.…
European Commission President Urges Israel to Immediately Withdraw Forces from Newly Occupied Palestinian Areas - 2002-04-08
European Commission President Romano Prodi has called for Israel to withdraw its forces from newly occupied Palestinian territories to facilitate humanitarian aid. He also urged…
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.…
Saudi Officials Warn Against Pro-Palestinian Street Protests - 2002-04-05
Saudi officials have issued a warning against further street protests supporting Palestinians, emphasizing that such actions are illegal. Meanwhile, a Saudi group is planning a…
Imprisonment of Another Legislator in Syria - 2002-04-04
Mr. Riyad Sayf, a Syrian legislator and critic of the government, has been sentenced to five years in prison for advocating political freedom and holding…
Extraordinary Meeting of the United Nations - 2002-04-03
The UN Security Council is convening to address the Middle East crisis, urged by Arab diplomats to pressure Israel into complying with UN resolutions for…
United Nations Security Council Meeting - 2002-04-03
The UN Security Council convened to address the Middle East crisis, prompted by Arab diplomats urging pressure on Israel to withdraw from Palestinian territories. Palestinian…
Seven Palestinians Accused of Collaborating with Israel Killed
In Tulkarm, West Bank, seven Palestinians accused of collaborating with Israel were killed by masked gunmen. This incident follows the withdrawal of Palestinian police amid…