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…
Discussions of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank - 2002-09-28
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank are holding their annual meetings in Washington to discuss economic growth and debt conditions for struggling countries. The…
Over 600 Arrested in Washington Protests on Friday - 2002-09-27
Over 600 protesters were arrested in Washington during demonstrations against the World Bank and IMF meetings. The protests, which are expected to draw around 20,000…
India's Government Efforts to Prevent New Violence - 2002-09-26
The Indian government is mobilizing thousands of soldiers to prevent violence amid a general strike by Hindu groups protesting a recent attack on a Hindu…
Rural Protesters from Britain Demonstrate in London - 2002-09-20
On September 20, 2002, rural residents from across Britain will protest in London against low agricultural prices, poor bus services, and rising housing costs, as…
Rumsfeld Seeks Congressional Approval for Military Action Against Iraq - 2002-09-18
Donald Rumsfeld called for Congressional approval for military action against Iraq, emphasizing the threat posed by Saddam Hussein's regime. This request comes ahead of potential…
Continued Protests Against the President of Ukraine - 2002-09-18
Protests against Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma have intensified in Kyiv, with at least 1,500 participants demanding his resignation. The protests follow a police crackdown on…
Arrest of Opponents of the President of Ukraine - 2002-09-17
Kyiv police arrested 50 opposition members protesting against President Leonid Kuchma. Yulia Tymoshenko announced further protests are planned as activists demand political change due to…
Hundreds Prevent Former Israeli Prime Minister's Speech in Montreal - 2002-09-10
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted a speech by former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Montreal, leading to violence and the event's cancellation. The incident…
Chilean Police Attempted to Disperse Protesters with Tear Gas and Water Cannons - 2002-09-08
Chilean police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters commemorating victims of the Pinochet regime. The protests highlight ongoing tensions related to historical…
Nigerian Woman Sentenced to Stoning in Her Country Receives Honorary Citizenship of Rome
Safia Hosseini, a Nigerian woman who was sentenced to death by stoning for adultery but later acquitted, has traveled to Italy to receive honorary citizenship…
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…
Nationwide Protests Against President Hugo Chavez's Government - 2002-09-06
Thousands protested against President Hugo Chavez in Venezuela, starting in Vargas state, with claims of mismanagement and illegal power consolidation. More protests are planned, highlighting…
Palestinian Supporters Protest Outside Shimon Peres' Speech in Johannesburg - 2002-09-03
Approximately 100 Palestinian supporters protested outside a college in Johannesburg during a speech by Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres. The protests escalated into clashes with…