August 2002
Shooting Near a Mine in Indonesia - 2002-08-31
A shooting incident in Papua, Indonesia, resulted in the deaths of 2 Americans and 1 Indonesian, with 14 others injured. The attack took place near…
Mary Robinson's Visit to the Site of the Massacre of the East Timorese People - 2002-08-25
Mary Robinson, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, visited the site of a 1999 massacre in East Timor, honoring victims and calling for a…
Mary Robinson's Concerns Over Indonesian Court Rulings - 2002-08-23
Mary Robinson, the UN human rights chief, expressed concerns about the Indonesian court's rulings on human rights violations in East Timor during a visit to…
Agreement on Negotiations Between Aceh Rebels and the Indonesian Government - 2002-08-22
The Aceh rebels have agreed to restart peace talks with the Indonesian government, with negotiations set to begin next month. The security minister has issued…
China's Concerns Over Taiwanese Official's Visit to Indonesia - 2002-08-17
The Indonesian government clarified to China that it did not facilitate the visit of Taiwanese Vice President Ann Lu. Despite adhering to a one-China policy,…
Taiwan's Allies Call for the Island's Membership in the United Nations
Taiwan's allies are advocating for the island's membership in the UN, pushing for it to be included in this year's agenda. However, observers believe this…
Last Police Chief of East Timor and Five Others Acquitted
The Indonesian Human Rights Court acquitted the last police chief of East Timor and five others of human rights violations related to post-independence violence. Abilio…
Former Governor of East Timor Convicted
Abilio Soares, the former governor of East Timor, was convicted of crimes against humanity related to violence in 1999 and sentenced to 3 years in…
Connection of an Islamist Militant Group in Indonesia with Al-Qaeda Confirmed
A Belgian research group has confirmed that an Islamist militant group in Indonesia is linked to Al-Qaeda. Akbar Bashir, the cleric leading the group, is…
Constitutional Reform in Indonesia - 2002-08-10
The Indonesian parliament approved a constitutional amendment allowing for the direct election of the President and Vice President by the people starting in 2004. This…
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…
Retired American General's Visit to Indonesia - 2002-08-05
Retired U.S. General Anthony Zinni is visiting Aceh, Indonesia, to facilitate discussions between the government and separatist representatives amid ongoing conflict. This visit is part…
Meeting of a U.S. Congressional Delegation with the President of Georgia - 2002-08-04
A U.S. congressional delegation met with Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze to discuss democratic cooperation and military training. Concurrently, protests in Indonesia called for the implementation…
Demonstrations in Indonesia - 2002-08-03
Approximately 2000 demonstrators in Indonesia called for the implementation of Sharia law during a peaceful march in Jakarta. This occurred as parliament was considering amendments…
US Financial Aid to Indonesia for Counter-Terrorism - 2002-08-02
The US will provide $50 million to Indonesia to support its counter-terrorism efforts, as announced by Secretary of State Colin Powell. This aid comes as…
Confrontation with Separatist Rebels in Indonesia
President Megawati Sukarnoputri of Indonesia has pledged to confront separatist rebels in Aceh more seriously, asserting that the nation is no longer at risk of…