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…
100 Al-Qaeda and Taliban Prisoners on Hunger Strike
Around 100 prisoners from Al-Qaeda and the Taliban at Guantanamo have initiated a hunger strike, starting Wednesday afternoon. This action involves a significant portion of…
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…
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…
Israeli Forces Attack West Bank - 2002-02-13
Israeli forces conducted operations in the West Bank, resulting in one Palestinian death and multiple arrests of suspected militants. Tensions escalated with incidents in Jerusalem…
American Aircraft Based in Turkey Attack Iraqi Air Defense Centers - 2002-02-13
American aircraft launched an attack on Iraqi air defense systems after being fired upon while patrolling a no-fly zone. Turkish Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit expressed…