March 2002
One of Nazarbayev's Opposition Leaders Seeks Asylum in the French Embassy
Ghulam Jan Zakiyev, a leader of Kazakhstan's opposition party, has taken refuge in the French embassy to avoid arrest and demands an end to political…
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…
Arrest of Leftists in Colombia - 2002-03-24
Two suspected leftist rebels were arrested in Colombia for their involvement in a plane hijacking and the kidnapping of Senator Jorge Turbay. This incident has…
Azerbaijan's Request to Russia for Cooperation on Oil Pipeline Construction
Azerbaijan is seeking Russia's cooperation in the construction of the Baku-Ceyhan oil pipeline, emphasizing mutual economic benefits. Ilham Aliyev urges Russia to allow its companies…
Iran Criticizes the Deployment of U.S. Forces in Georgia - 2002-03-05
Iran has criticized the U.S. military's deployment in Georgia, which is part of a training mission. Defense Minister Ali Shamkhani expressed concerns about foreign military…