May 2003
Martial Law Declared in an Indonesian Province - 2003-05-19
Martial law has been declared in Aceh, Indonesia, for six months due to the failure of peace negotiations between the government and separatists. President Megawati…
Failure of Peace Negotiations Between Jakarta and Aceh Rebels - 2003-05-18
Negotiations between the Indonesian government and Aceh separatist rebels ended without agreement, with the rebels refusing to drop their independence demands. The Indonesian government is…
The Indonesian Government Plans to Declare Martial Law in the Unrest-Prone Aceh Province
The Indonesian government plans to declare martial law in Aceh due to ongoing unrest and has prepared for a military offensive against separatist rebels. This…
Trial of the First Suspect in the Bali Terror Bombings Begins
The trial of Amrozi bin Nurhasyim, the first suspect in the Bali bombings that killed over 200 people, has begun in Indonesia. More than thirty…
Namati, Secretary of the Iranian Volleyball Federation: Iran's Hosting Approved
Ebrahim Namati announced that Iran's hosting of the World Youth Championships has been approved by the FIVB. The approval comes amid reports of contained SARS…
Bali Universal Agreement on Millions of Children and Adolescents - 2003-05-07
At a UN conference in Bali, representatives from over twenty Asian countries agreed to intensify efforts to improve the welfare of children facing issues like…
Thousands of Asians Commemorate May Day - 2003-05-01
On May Day, thousands of workers across Asia protested for better wages and job security amid concerns over the SARS outbreak. Major demonstrations occurred in…