December 2002
Organization for the Protection of Journalists - 2002-12-21
Two Al Jazeera journalists were violently interrogated by Dutch peacekeepers in Afghanistan while covering a grenade attack that killed two Afghan workers. The International Federation…
On This Day, December 18: The Nutcracker Ballet Premiered
The Nutcracker ballet, composed by Tchaikovsky, premiered on December 18, 1892. It has since become a staple performance during the Christmas season in the United…
Dutch Court Acquits Suspects of Attacking American Targets in Europe - 2002-12-18
A Dutch court has acquitted four suspects linked to al-Qaeda of planning attacks on American targets in Europe due to lack of evidence. Meanwhile, police…
The Problems Faced by Women and Girls are Increasing in Many Districts of Afghanistan
Human Rights Watch reports that the situation for women and girls in Afghanistan is deteriorating, with increased incidents of abuse and the destruction of girls'…
Kenyan Police Crack Down on Refugees Under the Pretext of Recent Explosions - 2002-12-06
Kenyan police are targeting refugees from Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, citing recent bombings as justification. Human Rights Watch condemns these…
Rotterdam Port and the Possibility of a Terrorist Attack - 2002-12-05
A Dutch journalist warns that Rotterdam, the world's largest port, is vulnerable to potential terrorist attacks. Nazi Baghlari from Voice of America highlights the risks…
Trial of Four Individuals in the Netherlands for Involvement in a Terrorist Group
Four men are on trial in the Netherlands for allegedly plotting attacks against American targets in Europe shortly after 9/11. The group is believed to…