August 2002
30 Protesters Gather in Front of French Consulate in Istanbul - 2002-08-29
At least 30 protesters gathered in front of the French consulate in Istanbul to oppose the transfer of prisoners to smaller cells, which has led…
Army Will Not Participate in Independence Day Parade
The Afghan army will not take part in the Independence Day parade due to high costs, not security concerns. The government will still hold other…
New Office Established to Strengthen Peace in Angola - 2002-08-16
The UN Security Council has established a new office to support Angola in reinforcing its peace agreement with UNITA. This initiative is in response to…
A Tobacco Company Threatens to Halt Anti-Smoking Messages Printing
Philip Morris threatened Dow Pharmaceuticals to prevent the release of a smoking cessation gum with anti-smoking messages. This incident highlights the lengths tobacco companies will…
Second Round of Negotiations to End the Sudanese Civil War Resumes
Negotiations to end the long-standing civil war in Sudan are resuming in Kenya, focusing on power sharing and wealth distribution. The talks involve the Sudanese…
Holding a Referendum in Taiwan Depends on China's Use of Force
Taiwan's officials have stated that a referendum on independence will only occur if China tries to annex Taiwan by force. This statement follows rising tensions…
Indonesian Police Disperse Constitutional Reform Supporters
Indonesian police dispersed thousands of demonstrators advocating for constitutional reform outside the parliament, using water cannons after some protesters became violent. The mainly student protesters…
Regime Change in Iraq is Vital
President Bush emphasizes the importance of regime change in Iraq during discussions with King Abdullah of Jordan, who opposes military intervention. The U.S. Senate Foreign…