May 2002
Escalation of Disputes Between Burma and Thailand - 2002-05-31
Burma has intensified its conflict with Thailand by banning any mention of the country in the media, following accusations of Thai support for anti-government rebels.…
Peace Mediation in Sri Lanka - 2002-05-25
A Norwegian peace mediator has arrived in Sri Lanka to facilitate a ceasefire between the government and Tamil rebels, with peace talks planned in Thailand.…
Buddhist Monk Arrested in Bangkok - 2002-05-22
A Buddhist monk was arrested in Bangkok after taking hostages in a parliament building while protesting police treatment of monks. The incident involved no injuries…
Tamil Tigers Hold First Face-to-Face Talks with Senior Government Officials
The Tamil Tigers engaged in their first direct negotiations with Sri Lankan government officials in a rebel-controlled area, marking a significant development ahead of upcoming…
Tripartite Agreement between Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia to Combat Terrorism - 2002-05-07
Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia have signed a tripartite agreement to enhance cooperation against regional terrorist groups. This agreement aims to counter the plans of…