April 2002
Mob Attack in Indonesia - 2002-04-28
Armed attackers killed at least 13 people in a Christian village near Ambon, Indonesia, escalating tensions between Christians and Muslims. The violence threatens a recent…
Terrorist Training in Indonesia - April 21, 2002
Australia has issued a warning about terrorist training occurring in Indonesia and South Asia, citing intelligence analysis. Defence Minister Robert Hill emphasized the collaboration between…
Victory in the First Presidential Election of East Timor - 2002-04-17
Shanana Gusmão has won East Timor's first presidential election with 80% of the vote, promising to be a president for all citizens. This election marks…
Three Indonesian Soldiers Arrested for the Murder of a Separatist Leader in Papua Province
Three Indonesian soldiers have been arrested in connection with the murder of Teiz Elwi, a separatist leader in Papua. The army initially denied involvement, but…
Victory of Xanana Gusmão in East Timor - 2002-04-16
Xanana Gusmão has reportedly won the presidential election in East Timor, leading against Francisco Xavier do Amaral. Over 375,000 citizens participated in the election, which…
Elections in East Timor Held Peacefully with Massive Public Participation - 2002-04-15
Elections in East Timor were held peacefully with a significant voter turnout, as approximately 400,000 voters participated in choosing their first president. Xanana Gusmão and…
First Elections in East Timor - 2002-04-14
East Timor is holding its first presidential election, with Xanana Gusmão and Francisco Xavier do Amaral as the main candidates. This election is significant as…
Voting in East Timor - 2002-04-14
East Timor held its first presidential election today, with Xanana Gusmão expected to win against veteran politician Francisco Javier do Amaral. This election marks a…
The Trial of Akbar Tandjung is Ongoing in Jakarta
Akbar Tandjung, the Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives, is on trial for corruption in Jakarta. The court has ruled that the indictment against…
The U.S. Supports Economic Reconstruction and Democracy Establishment in Indonesia - 2002-04-08
The U.S. Trade Representative, Robert Zoellick, met with Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri to express support for Indonesia's economic reforms and democratic establishment. This meeting highlights…
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…