August 2003
Arrest of Opponents in Rwanda - 2003-08-24
In Rwanda, twelve supporters of opposition candidate Twagiramungu have been arrested ahead of the elections, with police claiming they intended to disrupt the process. Twagiramungu…
Nearly 100 People Killed in Latest Ethnic Violence in Nigeria
Recent ethnic violence in Warri, Nigeria has resulted in nearly 100 deaths and 1,000 injuries, as two ethnic groups clashed over five days. The violence…
Protest Against Whale Hunting by Iceland - 2003-08-21
Iceland has resumed whaling, prompting the Bush administration to consider potential trade sanctions. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is investigating whether this action violates…
Transfer of Hundreds of Soldiers to Oil-rich Warri City in Southern Nigeria - 2003-08-20
In Nigeria, ethnic violence has resulted in at least 45 deaths, prompting the military to deploy hundreds of soldiers to Warri. The situation has led…
Japanese Prime Minister Expresses Regret for World War II - 2003-08-15
Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi expressed regret for the suffering caused by Japan during World War II at a memorial ceremony. The event was marked…
Children Live in Terrible Conditions in Monrovia - 2003-08-12
UNICEF reports that children in Monrovia, Liberia, are facing horrific living conditions due to ongoing war and violence. The lack of protective family structures exacerbates…