August 2002
Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Withdraws Candidacy for October Elections in Pakistan - 2002-08-31
Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has withdrawn his candidacy for the October elections in Pakistan, citing protests against unethical and unconstitutional actions. He supports Benazir Bhutto's candidacy…
Interview with Dr. Abdolkarim Lahiji - 2002-08-31
Dr. Abdolkarim Lahiji discusses efforts to engage international bar associations in protesting the detention of Iranian lawyers by the government. This highlights ongoing human rights…
Hashim Aghajari's Trial Behind Closed Doors
Hashim Aghajari is on trial in Hamadan for allegedly insulting religious sanctities after calling for religious reforms in a speech. His remarks have sparked protests…
Protests in Johannesburg - 2002-08-31
Thousands protested in Johannesburg during the Earth Summit, demanding action against poverty and environmental degradation. The protests included various groups, such as local residents and…
Protests in Argentina - 2002-08-31
Thousands of Argentinians protested in major cities demanding government resignation over economic mismanagement. The country is seeking relief from the IMF on a significant interest…
Opposition March Against Hugo Chavez's Economic Policies - 2002-08-30
Opposition groups in Venezuela protested in Maracay against President Hugo Chavez's economic policies, including heavy taxation and unemployment. The demonstration was met with a counter-protest…
30 Protesters Gather in Front of French Consulate in Istanbul - 2002-08-29
At least 30 protesters gathered in front of the French consulate in Istanbul to oppose the transfer of prisoners to smaller cells, which has led…
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Protests Entry of Palestinian Professor Deported from the U.S.
Nabih Berri, the Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, expressed strong opposition to the entry of Mazen Al-Najjar, a Palestinian professor deported from the U.S. after…
Palestinian Journalists' Syndicate Bans Photography of Armed Children
The Palestinian Journalists' Syndicate has banned the photography of armed Palestinian children, citing concerns over children's rights and negative portrayals of Palestinians. This decision has…
UN Conference on Earth in Johannesburg - 2002-08-26
The UN Conference on Earth is taking place in Johannesburg, led by South African President Thabo Mbeki, who emphasizes the need for sustainable growth to…
Interview with Mr. Naqshbandi about the Destruction of Cemeteries - 2002-08-23
Mr. Naqshbandi has raised concerns regarding the destruction of cemeteries in a letter to Supreme Leader Khamenei. This issue highlights ongoing tensions regarding cultural heritage…
Kosovo Government Criticizes United Nations Severely - 2002-08-20
The Kosovo government has criticized the UN for arresting ethnic Albanians linked to the late 1990s conflict. Prime Minister stated that investigations should focus on…
Protests in Venezuela - 2002-08-16
Protests erupted in Caracas as supporters of President Hugo Chavez rallied against the Supreme Court's acquittal of four army officers linked to a failed coup.…
Reason for Massoud Barzani's Absence from Washington Conference - 2002-08-16
Massoud Barzani, a key Kurdish leader in Iraq, did not attend a Washington conference due to logistical issues and as a protest against the U.S.…
Conviction of 16 Members of the Falun Gong Movement in Hong Kong - 2002-08-15
Sixteen members of the Falun Gong movement were convicted in Hong Kong for public obstruction and related crimes during a protest against mainland China. This…
Mexican President Cancels Trip to the U.S.
Mexican President Vicente Fox canceled his trip to the U.S. in protest of the execution of Javier Suárez Medina, a Mexican citizen executed in Texas.…
Israeli Parliament Member Protests Against Sharon - 2002-08-08
Shlomo Ben-Ami, a former Israeli Foreign Minister, resigned from parliament to protest the Labor Party's alliance with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. He had previously warned…
Indonesian Police Disperse Constitutional Reform Supporters
Indonesian police dispersed thousands of demonstrators advocating for constitutional reform outside the parliament, using water cannons after some protesters became violent. The mainly student protesters…
British Christian Activists Oppose Attack on Iraq - 2002-08-06
A group of over 2,500 British Christian activists, including the Archbishop of Canterbury, protested against a potential U.S. military action in Iraq, labeling it as…
Fifteenth Arrest in Greece - 2002-08-02
Greek authorities have made their fifteenth arrest related to the November 17 terrorist group, with the latest suspect linked to the assassination of a Turkish…
Supreme Court Ruling of Venezuela - 2002-08-01
The Venezuelan Supreme Court has dismissed the trial of four military officials accused of rebellion and is seeking new proposals for their fate. The ruling…