April 2002
Two Muslim Separatists Charged in the Philippines - 2002-04-23
Philippine police have charged two Muslim separatists in connection with deadly bombings in General Santos City. The suspects allegedly learned bomb-making techniques from extremists in…
Arrest of Militant Islamists in Malaysia - 2002-04-18
The Malaysian government has arrested 14 militant Islamists allegedly linked to Al-Qaeda, including the wife of a former army officer who confessed to connections with…
Anti-American Protests in Malaysia - 2002-04-12
Hundreds protested outside the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, condemning U.S. support for Israel amid its military actions in the West Bank. The protests, organized…
The Palestinian Struggle is Not a Terrorist War - April 3, 2002
Islamic representatives assert that the Palestinian struggle for statehood is not terrorism, with a call for a UN definition of terrorism. The conference in Kuala…
Islamic Conference Organization Rejects Any Unilateral Action Against an Islamic Country
The Islamic Conference Organization, during a meeting in Kuala Lumpur, rejected any unilateral actions against Islamic countries and dismissed labeling the Palestinian struggle against Israel…
Malaysian Prime Minister Condemns Terrorism - 2002-04-02
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad condemned terrorism at an Islamic conference, emphasizing the need for a clear definition of terrorism and criticizing Western perspectives. He…
Islamic Conference Fails to Reach Consensus on Definition of Terrorism - 2002-04-02
The Islamic Conference in Kuala Lumpur failed to agree on a universal definition of terrorism, with 56 member countries drafting a declaration that emphasizes the…
Iran Calls for Collective Action by Islamic Countries Against Israel
Iran's Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi urged Islamic nations to unite against Israel using oil as leverage. This call was made during a meeting in Malaysia,…
International Muslim Conference Kicks Off in Malaysia
An international Muslim conference is starting in Malaysia with participation from 57 countries. Key topics include the Middle East crisis and the global fight against…
Under the Microscope, Monday, April 1: Change in the Islamic Republic's Tone Towards Arafat
The article discusses a shift in the Islamic Republic's rhetoric towards Yasser Arafat amid Israeli military actions in Ramallah. It highlights the context of an…
Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Islamic Countries Today in Kuala Lumpur - 2002-04-01
Foreign ministers from 57 Islamic countries are convening in Kuala Lumpur to address international terrorism and its roots, with a likely condemnation of Israel for…