March 2002
Continued Imprisonment of Journalist in Zimbabwe - 2002-03-30
Peta Thornycroft, a journalist for the Daily Telegraph and Voice of America, remains imprisoned in Zimbabwe despite no longer being deemed a threat to public…
Journalist Arrested in Zimbabwe - 2002-03-28
Peta Thornycroft, a journalist for the Daily Telegraph, was arrested in Zimbabwe for allegedly publishing false information and inciting unrest under a new security law.…
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,…
Vote Counting in Zimbabwe - 2002-03-12
Vote counting is underway in Zimbabwe's presidential election, with Robert Mugabe and Morgan Tsvangirai as the main contenders. Welshman Ncube, a senior opposition figure, has…
Voting Period Extended in Zimbabwe
The Supreme Court of Zimbabwe has extended the voting period for a third day due to many voters being unable to cast their ballots. Morgan…
Commonwealth Countries Delay Suspension of Zimbabwe's Membership Until After Elections
Commonwealth leaders have postponed the decision to suspend Zimbabwe's membership until after the upcoming presidential elections. The move has faced opposition from African leaders, while…
Commonwealth Heads of Government Conference in Australia - 2002-03-03
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Conference was held in Australia, opened by the Queen of Britain, who emphasized the need for cultural bridges following the…