February 2002
Martial Law Declared in Madagascar's Capital
Martial law has been declared in Madagascar's capital due to violent clashes over disputed presidential election results. Opposition leader Marc Ravalomanana claims he won the…
South Korean Railway Workers End Strike
South Korean railway workers ended a two-day strike after management agreed to reduce working hours and increase benefits, but the privatization plan remains unchanged. Electrical…
Protests Against State of Emergency in Madagascar - 2002-02-26
Thousands protested in Madagascar against a state of emergency declared by President Didier Ratsiraka following disputed presidential election results. Opposition leader Marc Ravalomanana claims victory…
Mark Ravalomanana, Self-Proclaimed President of Madagascar - 2002-02-26
Mark Ravalomanana has declared himself the president of Madagascar and is forming a new government amid allegations of electoral fraud. His appointment of Jacques Sylla…
Nationwide Strike of South Korean State Workers - 2002-02-26
A nationwide strike by South Korean state workers has escalated, involving tens of thousands from major automobile factories in solidarity with strikers from the electricity…
The Winter Olympics Concluded - 2002-02-25
The 19th Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City concluded successfully, receiving praise from the IOC. Jacques Rogge encouraged global youth to participate in the next…
End of Two-Day Strike in Nepal - 2002-02-23
A two-day strike in Nepal has concluded, leading to the deaths of at least 37 Maoist rebels by security forces. The strike was a protest…
Opposition Protests in Madagascar - February 23, 2002
Tens of thousands protested in Madagascar's capital against a three-month state of emergency declared by President Didier Ratsiraka after opposition leader Marc Ravalomanana claimed victory…
Zimbabwe Government Protests EU Sanctions - February 22, 2002
The Zimbabwean government protested against the European Union's sanctions imposed due to the expulsion of an EU observer mission leader. The sanctions include travel bans…
President Bush has Departed for China - February 22, 2002
President Bush is visiting China to discuss the war on terrorism and global trade with President Jiang Zemin. This visit marks the 30th anniversary of…
President Bush's Talks in South Korea Supporting Korean Unification - 2002-02-22
President Bush is visiting South Korea to discuss North Korea's threats, meeting with President Kim Dae-jung and emphasizing support for Korean unification. The visit is…
Removal of a Muslim General - February 22, 2002
A Muslim general in Bosnia, Suleiman Varanj, was removed from his position by NATO for participating in anti-American protests. These protests were in response to…
Arab League Officially Protests Against Czech Prime Minister
The Arab League has officially protested against Czech Prime Minister Miloš Zeman for comparing Yasser Arafat to Adolf Hitler. Zeman claims he was misquoted by…
Protests by Argentinians - 2002-02-22
Argentinians are protesting nationwide against banking restrictions and budget cuts affecting healthcare and education. The protests arise from a prolonged economic recession and government measures…
President Bush on Asian Trip - 2002-02-19
President Bush arrived in Seoul during his Asian trip, facing expected protests over his labeling of North Korea as part of an axis of evil.…