April 2002
Chinese Prime Minister Calls for Israel's Withdrawal from Palestinian Territories
Chinese Prime Minister Zhu Rongji called for Israel to withdraw from Palestinian territories during talks with Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. Zhu emphasized that violence…
Israeli Cabinet Votes Not to Cooperate with UN Delegation - 2002-04-29
The Israeli cabinet has decided not to cooperate with a UN fact-finding mission regarding events in the Jenin refugee camp. This decision comes amid accusations…
Saudi Arabia's Position on the Attack on Iraq - April 29, 2002
Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal declared that military action against Iraq would be opposed if Iraq permits UN weapons inspectors. He emphasized the importance of…
Saudi Arabia and Weapons Inspections in Iraq - April 28, 2002
Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal announced that military action against Iraq would be opposed if the country permits UN weapons inspectors to enter. He emphasized…
Israeli Cabinet's Statement on UN Delegation Visit - 2002-04-28
The Israeli cabinet is meeting to decide on allowing a UN delegation to investigate the recent assault on Jenin. Meanwhile, Israeli and Palestinian negotiators are…
One Day Delay in the Truth-Seeking Mission
The UN Secretary-General has postponed a truth-seeking mission to the Jenin refugee camp by one day at Israel's request. This delay allows the Israeli cabinet…
Palestinian Gunmen Attack Jewish Settlement
Palestinian gunmen attacked a Jewish settlement in the West Bank, resulting in 4 Israeli deaths and several injuries. This incident follows a UN decision to…
Iraqi Foreign Minister Visits Moscow
Iraqi Foreign Minister Najy Sabri is visiting Moscow to discuss the return of UN weapons inspectors before upcoming negotiations. This visit highlights Iraq's ongoing diplomatic…
Kofi Annan Sees No Reason to Further Delay the Fact-Finding Mission to Jenin
Kofi Annan insists on proceeding with the UN fact-finding mission to Jenin despite Israeli requests for delay. The mission aims to investigate claims of a…
Names of the Investigation Committee Members Regarding the Jenin Camp Events Announced
The UN has announced the members of an investigation committee into the events at the Jenin refugee camp, with hopes for a Saturday deployment. Palestinians…
Discussion on Changes in the Fact-Finding Mission - 2002-04-26
Israeli officials met with UN representatives to discuss the fact-finding mission investigating alleged atrocities in Jenin. Palestinians accuse Israel of a massacre, which Israel denies.…
Under the Microscope: Investigations in Jenin - 2002-04-24
Dr. Ali Reza Noori Zadeh discusses the UN's investigations into recent events in Jenin, highlighting the significance of these findings. The situation in Jenin is…
Fact-Finding Mission to Take Place
The UN fact-finding mission is scheduled to investigate claims of a massacre by Israeli forces in Jenin. Kofi Annan has coordinated the mission's timing and…
Israel Calls for Change in UN Fact-Finding Mission Composition - 2002-04-24
Israel is demanding changes to the UN fact-finding mission investigating its military actions in Jenin, citing the need for military and anti-terrorism experts. Palestinians accuse…
Mexican Government Criticizes Cuban President - 2002-04-23
The Mexican government criticized Fidel Castro for releasing a private phone conversation where he claimed Vicente Fox pressured him not to attend a UN meeting.…
Second Round of Talks Regarding the Return of Weapons Inspectors - 2002-04-23
Iraq and the UN are set to hold the second round of talks about the return of weapons inspectors to Iraq, aimed at ensuring no…
UN Report on Children's Issues - April 20, 2002
The UN released a report highlighting severe issues faced by children, including high mortality rates and poverty levels. The report emphasizes the importance of investing…
Israel Accepts Visit of UN Investigation Team to Palestinian Refugee Camp - 2002-04-20
Israel has agreed to allow a UN investigation team to assess the impact of its military operations in a Palestinian refugee camp. This follows claims…
Visit of the U.S. Under Secretary of State to Jenin - 2002-04-20
William Burns, the U.S. Under Secretary of State, visited the Jenin refugee camp, describing the situation as a humanitarian disaster. The UN Security Council unanimously…
Arab Countries Demand Investigations - 2002-04-19
Arab representatives at the UN are demanding investigations into the destruction of the Palestinian refugee camp in Jenin. The UN Security Council is discussing a…
International Pressure on Israel - April 19, 2002
International pressure is increasing on Israel regarding its military actions in Jenin, with the UN Security Council discussing a resolution for an investigation. Israel has…
Israel's Opposition to the Deployment of a Multinational Force - 2002-04-19
Israel has rejected a UN proposal for a multinational force in Palestinian territories aimed at ending the conflict with the Palestinians. The Israeli Deputy Representative…
Loya Jirga to be Formed - 2002-04-16
Afghanistan is preparing to hold a Loya Jirga to elect a new transitional government, involving hundreds of tribal leaders and monitored by the UN. This…
Nasrin Mahdavi Report: Joschka Fischer's Seven-Point Plan for Peace - 2002-04-16
Joschka Fischer's seven-point peace plan for the Middle East has been introduced to the involved parties and the UN. This initiative aims to address ongoing…
Elections in East Timor Held Peacefully with Massive Public Participation - 2002-04-15
Elections in East Timor were held peacefully with a significant voter turnout, as approximately 400,000 voters participated in choosing their first president. Xanana Gusmão and…
First Elections in East Timor - 2002-04-14
East Timor is holding its first presidential election, with Xanana Gusmão and Francisco Xavier do Amaral as the main candidates. This election is significant as…
Voting in East Timor - 2002-04-14
East Timor held its first presidential election today, with Xanana Gusmão expected to win against veteran politician Francisco Javier do Amaral. This election marks a…
Destruction of Opium Poppy Fields
The Afghan interim government is actively destroying opium poppy fields, with 40,000 hectares currently under cultivation. Farmers are resisting this effort, as the income from…
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Visits Iran - 2002-04-13
Rud Lubers, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, is visiting Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan to oversee the repatriation of Afghan refugees. He plans to meet…
Hundreds of Palestinians Killed or Injured
This week, the Israeli army reported that hundreds of Palestinians were killed or injured during clashes in Jenin. The figures have raised concerns and calls…
Iran in the Mirror of World Media, April 12, 2002
Amnesty International has condemned the torture of Ahmad Batebi, a student prisoner. Meanwhile, Iran's relations with Azerbaijan are improving, but the UN is concerned about…
Establishment of a Permanent International Court - 2002-04-12
A permanent international court for war crimes has been established, with 66 countries supporting it. Key figures like UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw hailed the…
Nazi Baghlari's Report: UN Findings on Mass Graves in Afghanistan - 2002-04-12
The UN has conducted investigations into mass graves in Afghanistan, revealing significant human rights violations during the conflict. This report is crucial for understanding the…
Kofi Annan Calls for Deployment of International Forces in the Middle East - 2002-04-12
Kofi Annan has called for the urgent deployment of international forces to address the escalating humanitarian crisis and human rights violations in the Middle East.…
Investigation into Mass Graves in Bamiyan Province - 2002-04-12
The UN is investigating potential mass graves in Bamiyan Province, Afghanistan, following reports of remains from at least four individuals. This area is significant for…
Request from the USA, EU, Russia, and the UN for Israel to Withdraw from Palestinian Territories - 2002-04-10
The USA, EU, Russia, and UN have called on Israel to withdraw from the West Bank and urged Yasser Arafat to halt suicide bombings against…
Return of Afghan Refugees from Iran - April 9, 2002
The first group of Afghan refugees has returned from Iran to Afghanistan as part of a UN-agreed program. A total of 400,000 refugees are expected…
Anti-Israeli and American Protests in Sudan - 2002-04-08
Hundreds of thousands of Sudanese protested in Khartoum against Israeli military actions and U.S. policies in the Middle East, delivering a message of support for…
Israel's Military Assault Against Palestinian Terrorists Will Continue
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon announced the continuation of military operations in the West Bank against Palestinian terrorists until they are suppressed. He also expressed…
UN Pressure for Israeli Forces to Withdraw from the West Bank - 2002-04-08
The UN Security Council has reiterated its call for Israel to withdraw its forces from the West Bank, while U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell…
Biodiversity Conference in The Hague - 2002-04-08
Delegations from over 180 countries are attending a two-week biodiversity conference in The Hague to discuss the protection of biological species. The conference, supported by…
The World and Iraq Will Be Better Off Without Saddam Hussein's Regime - 2002-04-07
President Bush and Prime Minister Blair assert that the removal of Saddam Hussein would benefit both Iraq and the world. They emphasize the threat posed…
Mass Graves in Afghanistan - April 7, 2002
Mass graves have been discovered in Bamiyan, Afghanistan, with at least 35 bodies found, including children. A UN human rights group is investigating the reports,…
Protests by Supporters of Palestinians and Supporters of Israel - 2002-04-06
On April 6, 2002, two thousand activists protested in New York City in support of Palestinians, demanding an end to Israeli occupation. Concurrently, pro-Israel politicians,…
Security in Afghanistan - April 6, 2002
U.S. and UN military officials are worried about security threats in Afghanistan, particularly from al-Qaeda and Taliban statements encouraging attacks on foreigners. Kofi Annan noted…
South African Government Warns Israel
The South African government has issued a warning to Israel regarding its failure to comply with a UN ceasefire resolution, threatening potential international sanctions. This…
Flood in Northern Afghanistan - 2002-04-06
Severe flooding in northern Afghanistan has resulted in 39 deaths and the destruction of hundreds of homes, complicating relief efforts already strained by recent earthquakes.…
422 Million Dollars for the National Army of Afghanistan - April 4, 2002
Afghanistan is seeking $422 million in aid to build its national army and combat warlordism. Foreign Minister Abdullah made the request at a UN meeting,…
Arrests in Afghanistan - 2002-04-04
Afghan authorities have arrested over 300 individuals linked to a plot against the interim government led by Hamid Karzai, primarily members of Gulbuddin Hekmatyar's Islamic…
The Palestinian Struggle is Not a Terrorist War - April 3, 2002
Islamic representatives assert that the Palestinian struggle for statehood is not terrorism, with a call for a UN definition of terrorism. The conference in Kuala…
Cambodia Accepts Vietnamese Refugees - 2002-04-02
Cambodia has agreed to accept over 900,000 Montagnard Vietnamese refugees following a U.S. proposal. This decision comes after military actions in Vietnam led to the…
Islamic Conference Fails to Reach Consensus on Definition of Terrorism - 2002-04-02
The Islamic Conference in Kuala Lumpur failed to agree on a universal definition of terrorism, with 56 member countries drafting a declaration that emphasizes the…
UN Secretary-General: Much Worse Days May Be Ahead
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan warned of potentially worse days ahead in the Israel-Palestine conflict unless the underlying issues are addressed. His comments came during a…
Six Religious Leaders and 160 Women Attend Loya Jirga - April 1, 2002
The Loya Jirga, a council to select Afghanistan's future government, will include 6 religious leaders and 160 women. It is set to begin on June…