April 2002
Seeking Refuge in Western Embassies - April 27, 2002
Three North Korean refugees who had sought asylum in Western embassies in China have left the country, likely heading to South Korea. This incident involves…
Three More Filipinos Arrested - 2002-04-24
Three additional Filipinos have been arrested in connection with deadly bombings in General Santos City that killed 15 and injured over 60. The suspects are…
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…
New Security Measures in the Philippines - 2002-04-23
Following a series of deadly bombings in the Philippines, President Gloria Arroyo has announced new security measures, including martial law. The bombings, which killed fourteen…
State of Emergency Declared in the Philippines - 2002-04-22
A state of emergency has been declared in General Santos City, Philippines, following a series of bombings attributed to the Abu Sayyaf group. The recent…
Joint Military Exercise Between the US and the Philippines Begins
The US and Philippine military forces have commenced a joint exercise named Balikatan 2002, involving over 5,000 personnel. The exercise aims to improve combat readiness…
Arrival of American Forces in the Philippines - 2002-04-21
Hundreds of American troops have arrived in the Philippines for two weeks of joint military exercises called Balikatan 2002, involving around 5,000 personnel. The exercises…
Explosion in the Philippines - 2002-04-21
A bomb explosion in General Santos City, Philippines, has resulted in at least 12 deaths and 27 injuries. The incident highlights ongoing violence in the…
Deployment of Two Thousand American Soldiers to the Philippines - 2002-04-19
The U.S. is sending over 2,000 soldiers to the Philippines for joint military exercises aimed at improving the capabilities of Philippine forces for UN peacekeeping.…