March 2002
The Catholic Church of England Opposes U.S. Military Action
The Catholic Church of England and Wales has publicly opposed U.S. military action against Iraq, warning it could escalate tensions in the Middle East. Cardinal…
Violence in the Middle East Will Not Hinder U.S. Efforts to Establish Peace - 2002-03-31
President Bush asserts that ongoing violence in the Middle East will not impede U.S. peace efforts. Arab leaders, however, refuse to engage in peace discussions…
President Bush's Request to Arafat - 2002-03-31
President Bush urged Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat to take stronger actions against suicide attacks on Israel, particularly following a recent incident in Tel Aviv. He…
Discussion on Saudi Arabia's Proposed Peace Plan is Impossible
Arab leaders have declared that discussions on Saudi Arabia's peace plan are not feasible due to ongoing Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories. Amr Moussa emphasized…
Clash Between Australian Police and Protesters - 2002-03-30
Hundreds of protesters clashed with Australian police outside a detention camp for illegal immigrants, leading to the escape of at least five asylum seekers. The…
Britain and the United States Should Not Take Military Action Against Iraq - 2002-03-30
Cardinal Murphy O'Connor has called on Britain and the US to refrain from military action against Iraq, warning it could escalate tensions in the Middle…
Venezuela Officially Protests Against Colombia - 2002-03-28
Venezuela has lodged an official protest against Colombia over claims that FARC guerrillas are launching attacks from Venezuelan territory. This dispute arises amid escalating tensions…
Release of Hashmatollah Tabarzadi - 2002-03-28
Hashmatollah Tabarzadi, a prominent reformist leader, has been released from prison after 70 days in solitary confinement, facing health issues due to mistreatment. His repeated…
Palestinian Delegation Protests Against Lebanese Government
The Palestinian delegation protested and left the Arab League summit in Beirut after the Lebanese government blocked Yasser Arafat's speech. This incident occurred during a…
Political Asylum for Vietnamese in America - 2002-03-27
The U.S. is offering political asylum to around 1,000 Vietnamese refugees who fled to Cambodia due to government repression. The Vietnamese hill tribes sought asylum…
South Korean State Electric Company to Dismiss Over Three Thousand Striking Workers - 2002-03-26
The South Korean state electric company plans to fire over three thousand striking workers who did not comply with a government deadline. This follows a…
Cancellation of Stoning Sentence for a Woman
A Sharia court in Nigeria has annulled the stoning sentence of Safiye Hosseini, convicted of adultery under a law that was not in effect at…
Protests in Baku - 2002-03-24
On March 24, 2002, protests erupted in Baku against President Heydar Aliyev, with demonstrators demanding his resignation and democratic elections. The protests involved about 1,500…
Protests in the Streets of Rome - March 23, 2002
Hundreds of thousands protested in Rome against labor law reforms proposed by Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, which would make it easier for employers to fire…
Death of Another Prisoner in Turkey - 2002-03-22
A prisoner in Turkey has died after an extended hunger strike, marking the forty-ninth such death in protest against prison regulation changes. The individual was…
Zimbabwe General Strike Was Not Successful - 2002-03-22
The general strike in Zimbabwe failed to gain traction amid ongoing tensions from a disputed election that saw Robert Mugabe remain in power. The strike…
Japan Protests U.S. Decision - 2002-03-21
Japan has lodged a formal complaint with the WTO against the U.S. for imposing heavy tariffs on steel imports. This decision, made by President Bush…
Summons of the Defeated Opposition Leader
Morgan Tsvangirai, the opposition leader in Zimbabwe, has been summoned to court on charges of treason related to an alleged assassination plot against President Mugabe.…
The President of Pakistan Orders Police to Find Those Responsible for Attack on Protestant Church
A grenade attack on a Protestant church in Islamabad resulted in five deaths and 45 injuries, prompting President Musharraf to order a police investigation. The…
Bomb Explosion in Islamabad - March 17, 2002
A bomb explosion in a Protestant church in Islamabad killed five people, including the wife and daughter of an American diplomat, and injured 45 others.…
Demonstrations in Jordan in Support of Palestine - 2002-03-17
Thousands of demonstrators in Jordan rallied in Amman to show support for Palestinians and demand the government cut ties with Israel. The protests included calls…
European Union Summit - 2002-03-16
The European Union summit in Barcelona has begun, involving leaders from 15 EU member states and 13 candidate countries discussing market integration and foreign policy…
Election Results in Zimbabwe Unclear - 2002-03-11
The election results in Zimbabwe remain unclear as Morgan Tsvangirai, the opposition leader, casts his vote amid allegations of insufficient polling stations and slow voting…
Elections in Congo-Brazzaville are held today - 2002-03-10
Elections are taking place in Congo-Brazzaville today, but the opposition, led by Andre Milongo, has boycotted them. Milongo has withdrawn from the race, citing electoral…
Death toll from India's worst communal violence exceeds 550
The death toll from severe communal violence in Gujarat, India, has exceeded 550, with ongoing clashes between Hindus and Muslims. The violence erupted following the…
Libya Threatens to Withdraw from the Arab League
Muammar Gaddafi announced Libya's intention to withdraw from the Arab League in response to Saudi Arabia's peace proposal for the Middle East. He expressed willingness…
Leader of Pakistan's Islamic Party Released
Qazi Hussain Ahmad, leader of Pakistan's Jamaat-e-Islami party, has been released on bail after four months in detention for organizing protests against U.S. military actions…