September 2002
World Bank and International Monetary Fund Meeting Concludes - 2002-09-29
The World Bank and IMF concluded their annual meeting in Washington, D.C., despite protests against their lending policies. Demonstrators accused these institutions of harming developing…
Misappropriation of 2 Million Dollars in Financial Aid by Police Officers in Colombia - 2002-09-28
Prosecutors in Colombia have charged 82 police officers with misusing 2 million dollars in U.S. aid for drug enforcement. The accused, including a former police…
Government Officials in Washington Prepare for Widespread Protests
Government officials in Washington are preparing for significant protests coinciding with the annual meetings of the World Bank and IMF, where representatives from over 180…
42% of Eligible Voters Participated in Kashmir Elections - 2002-09-25
In the Kashmir elections, 42% of eligible voters participated despite threats from Islamist militants. Indian Prime Minister Vajpayee commended the voters for their bravery. The…
Mobilization of Indian Forces to Prevent Sectarian Violence - 2002-09-25
Indian military forces have been mobilized in Gujarat to prevent further sectarian violence after an attack on a Hindu temple left 30 dead and over…
Benazir Bhutto is not allowed to participate in elections
Benazir Bhutto has been barred from participating in upcoming elections by the Election Commission of Pakistan, leading to protests from her supporters. Bhutto, currently in…
Pakistani Police Commandos Kill Two Suspected Al-Qaeda Terrorists in Armed Battle
Pakistani police commandos engaged in a three-hour battle in Karachi, resulting in the death of two suspected Al-Qaeda terrorists and the arrest of five others.…
Armed Clash in Pakistan - 2002-09-11
In Karachi, Pakistan, a three-hour gunfight resulted in the deaths of two armed men and injuries to four police officers, with a child also killed.…
Maoist Rebels Kill Over 100 Police and Soldiers
Maoist rebels in Nepal have killed over 100 police and soldiers in recent attacks, prompting the government to consider reinstating a state of emergency. This…
Four Suspected Islamist Militants Killed in Clash with Pakistani Police
Four suspected Islamist militants were killed in a confrontation with police in eastern Pakistan, following their recent arrest related to a deadly church attack. The…
A High-Ranking Official of the Kyrgyz Government Injured in Grenade Attack
A grenade attack in Bishkek injured Asher Kulov, a senior Kyrgyz official, highlighting ongoing political unrest. The attack has been labeled a terrorist act, and…
The Spread of AIDS in China - 2002-09-06
The Chinese Ministry of Health has acknowledged that AIDS is becoming an epidemic, with 1 million infected and a potential rise to 10 million in…
Victim of Pakistani Gang Rape Expresses Satisfaction with Death Sentences for the Accused
A Pakistani girl who was gang-raped expressed satisfaction with the court's decision to sentence six men to death. She was absent during the ruling and…