May 2002
Civil Rights Advocates Express Concern Over Increased Powers of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Civil rights advocates in the U.S. are concerned about new FBI powers that allow increased surveillance and interrogation of citizens, including visits to public spaces.…
Formation of a Border Guard in Europe - 2002-05-30
European interior ministers have agreed to a plan for enhanced border protection to address illegal immigration, with a final decision expected at the upcoming EU…
Venezuela Guarantees Safe Exit for Those Involved in Recent Coup - 2002-05-28
Hugo Chavez has assured a safe exit for Pedro Carmona, a key figure in the recent coup, who is seeking asylum in Colombia. Another coup…
US Requests Cuba to Allow Visits to Biotechnology Laboratories - 2002-05-17
The US has requested Cuba to permit international inspections of its biotechnology labs to verify compliance with the Biological Weapons Convention. This request comes amid…
Cuban Dissidents' Leader Welcomes Carter's Remarks
Oswaldo Payá, a leader of the Cuban dissident movement, welcomed former U.S. President Jimmy Carter's support for a referendum on political and economic reforms in…