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2002 in Ghana
Explore 15 historical events and records for Ghana in 2002.
Historical records for Ghana in 2002
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January
February
HIPC Decision Point Reached
Ghana reaches the decision point under the enhanced HIPC initiative, qualifying for substantial debt-service relief linked to poverty-reduction reforms.
March
UN Security Council Resolution 1397
Welcomes a Council resolution affirming a vision of two states
UN Security Council Resolution 1397
Annan serves as Secretary-General as Resolution 1397 affirms a vision of Israel and Palestine living side by side within secure and recognized borders.
UN Security Council Resolution 1402
Calls for implementation of a ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal from Palestinian cities
UN Security Council Resolution 1402
Annan serves as Secretary-General as Resolution 1402 calls for an immediate ceasefire and withdrawal of Israeli forces from Palestinian cities.
April
UN Security Council Resolution 1403
Receives Council demands for implementation of Resolution 1402 during West Bank fighting
UN Security Council Resolution 1403
Annan works amid continuing fighting as Resolution 1403 demands implementation of the earlier ceasefire and withdrawal requirements.
UN Security Council Resolution 1405
Is asked to develop accurate information on events in Jenin
UN Security Council Resolution 1405
Annan receives Security Council support for efforts to establish facts concerning events in Jenin after the major West Bank fighting.
May
East Timor Independence
UN transitional administration ends as East Timor becomes independent
September
UN Security Council Resolution 1435
Receives Council demand that Israel end measures in Ramallah and withdraw from Palestinian cities
Other events (month unknown)
International Criminal Court Begins
The Rome Statute entered into force and the International Criminal Court came into existence.
National Reconciliation Commission Established
Kufuor's administration establishes the National Reconciliation Commission to investigate serious human-rights abuses committed during previous periods of unconstitutional government.
Sierra Leone Special Court Opens
The Special Court for Sierra Leone began functioning as a treaty based internationalized tribunal.
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