March 2002
Seventeen Killed in Nepal Clashes - 2002-03-31
Seventeen people were killed in recent clashes between Maoist rebels and government forces in Nepal. The rebels have called for a general strike to push…
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…
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…
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.…
Britain Rejects Zimbabwe Presidential Election - 2002-03-14
Britain has rejected the legitimacy of Zimbabwe's presidential election that led to Robert Mugabe's victory, citing voter suppression. The Commonwealth observers have condemned the election,…
Bombing of Al-Qaeda and Taliban Targets Continues - 2002-03-12
U.S. airstrikes against Al-Qaeda and Taliban targets in eastern Afghanistan are ongoing, intensifying pressure on their remnants. Several hundred U.S. and Afghan troops are engaged…
Ronaldo Hopes to Return to International Stage
Ronaldo is optimistic about returning to play for both his club, Inter Milan, and the Brazilian national team after recovering from injuries. His recovery is…
Israeli Gunship Helicopters Attack Ramallah - 2002-03-11
Israeli gunship helicopters attacked Ramallah following two suicide attacks in Israel that killed 14 people. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades and Hamas claimed responsibility for the…
French Government Did Not Allow Use of Its Bomber Aircraft in Afghanistan Combat Operations - 2002-03-10
The French government has prohibited its bomber aircraft from being used in Afghanistan combat operations due to potential risks to civilian lives. This decision comes…
Destruction of Yasser Arafat's Headquarters in Gaza - 2002-03-10
Israeli missile strikes destroyed Yasser Arafat's headquarters in Gaza following Palestinian attacks that killed 14 Israelis. The strikes are part of ongoing retaliatory violence amid…
At least 14 killed in two suicide attacks inside Israel
Two suicide attacks in Israel resulted in at least 14 deaths, with one bombing in Jerusalem and gunfire in Netanya. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigade and…
US Military Commander at Guantanamo Bay Urges Prisoners to Avoid Hunger and Thirst Strikes - 2002-03-09
General Michael Lenert, the commander at Guantanamo Bay, reassured detainees that those without major crimes or ties to terrorist organizations would be released. He encouraged…
Peace Negotiations Amid Ongoing War - 2002-03-09
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon stated that ceasefire negotiations with Palestinians must occur despite ongoing violence. Israeli military actions continue in Gaza and Nablus, while…
Continuation of the U.S.-Led Forces' Offensive - 2002-03-06
The U.S. military continues its offensive in eastern Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of Al-Qaeda and Taliban fighters. However, new communications suggest that…
Over 200 Al-Qaeda and Taliban Fighters Killed in Clashes So Far - 2002-03-06
In eastern Afghanistan, over 200 Al-Qaeda and Taliban fighters have been killed during ongoing clashes, as reported by the U.S. Department of Defense. Afghan and…
The U.S. Continues to Strike Al-Qaeda and Taliban Positions
The U.S. military is actively targeting Al-Qaeda and Taliban positions in eastern Afghanistan to facilitate a new ground offensive. Recent clashes resulted in casualties among…
Continuation of War in Afghanistan - 2002-03-05
U.S. and Afghan forces are continuing military operations against Al-Qaeda and Taliban in eastern Afghanistan, resulting in significant casualties on both sides. At least eight…
Bombing of Al-Qaeda and Taliban Hideouts in Afghanistan - 2002-03-02
U.S. forces have initiated airstrikes against Al-Qaeda and Taliban hideouts in eastern Afghanistan, targeting areas where gunmen are believed to be regrouping. Hundreds of Afghan…