May 2002
Zimbabwe Rejects $10 Million U.S. Aid - May 31, 2002
Zimbabwe's government has rejected a $10 million aid package from the U.S. due to the absence of a non-GMO certification for the corn. The U.S.…
Hunger Threat in Zambia - 2002-05-30
Zambia's government has declared a national disaster due to food shortages, with President Levy Mwanawasa requesting immediate aid for 4 million people. UN agencies warn…
Plundering of Congo's Mineral Resources - 2002-05-25
A UN delegation reported that the mineral resources of the Democratic Republic of Congo are being plundered by foreign armies and rebel groups involved in…
The West Bank is the Most Dangerous Place for Journalists in the World
A report by the Committee to Protect Journalists states that the West Bank is the most dangerous place for journalists globally, with Israel criticized for…
Nearly 500 Journalists Arrested in 2001
In 2001, nearly 500 journalists were arrested globally, with about 100 still imprisoned. Reporters Without Borders highlights increasing censorship and political targeting of journalists, particularly…