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Showing posts with label Crimes against humanity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Crimes against humanity. Show all posts
Afghan children killed in 'NATO airstrike' - Central & South Asia - Al Jazeera English
Afghan children killed in 'NATO airstrike' - Central & South Asia - Al Jazeera English
These are crimes against humanity and we should pass a bill to prevent the US government from having access to weapons. (my comment)
These are crimes against humanity and we should pass a bill to prevent the US government from having access to weapons. (my comment)
The bombing of Mali highlights all the lessons of western intervention | Glenn Greenwald | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk
The bombing of Mali highlights all the lessons of western intervention | Glenn Greenwald | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk: "The west African nation becomes the eighth country in the last four years alone where Muslims are killed by the west"
Finally a journalist who tells it as it is and is not afraid of telling the truth and questioning the west's sense of ethics and morality. (My comments)
Finally a journalist who tells it as it is and is not afraid of telling the truth and questioning the west's sense of ethics and morality. (My comments)
Iran unable to get life-saving drugs due to international sanctions | World news | The Guardian
Iran unable to get life-saving drugs due to international sanctions | World news | The Guardian: "Western measures targeting Tehran's nuclear programme have impeded trade of medicines for illnesses such as cancer"
Vietnamese children killed by mortar shell | World news | guardian.co.uk
Vietnamese children killed by mortar shell | World news | guardian.co.uk: "Bomb left over from Vietnam war explodes killing four young children and injuring five other people"
How many children die and will die in the middle east as a result of unexploded cluster bombs left behind by the US and Co.?
How many children die and will die in the middle east as a result of unexploded cluster bombs left behind by the US and Co.?
Gaza conflict: family's four children buried as bombardment continues | World news | guardian.co.uk
Gaza conflict: family's four children buried as bombardment continues | World news | guardian.co.uk:
"At least 18 children have been killed since the start of the conflict last Wednesday, and more than 600 civilians have been injured, he said. The Gaza health ministry said 24 children had been killed." (my selection)
"At least 18 children have been killed since the start of the conflict last Wednesday, and more than 600 civilians have been injured, he said. The Gaza health ministry said 24 children had been killed." (my selection)
ACLU takes CIA to court as agency denies existence of drone programme | World news | guardian.co.uk
ACLU takes CIA to court as agency denies existence of drone programme | World news | guardian.co.uk: ..."The London-based Bureau of Investigative Journalism tracks the strikes and has calculated that there have been 344 CIA drone hits in Pakistan alone since 2002, killing up to 3,325 people, including 881 civilians. Another area of concern is the use of drones to kill American citizens, such as radical American cleric Anwar al-Awlaki and his 16-year-old Colorado-born son. Both died in drone strikes in Yemen and relatives have sued top Pentagon and CIA officials for damages." (My selection)
ACLU takes CIA to court as agency denies existence of drone programme | World news | guardian.co.uk
ACLU takes CIA to court as agency denies existence of drone programme | World news | guardian.co.uk: "Despite references by president and defence secretary, CIA has refused FOIA request on grounds it cannot confirm drone use"
America's refusal to extradite Bolivia's ex-president to face genocide charges | Glenn Greenwald | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk
America's refusal to extradite Bolivia's ex-president to face genocide charges | Glenn Greenwald | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk: Obama justice officials have all but granted asylum to Sanchez de Lozada – a puppet who payrolled key Democratic advisers
Tony Blair should face trial over Iraq war, says Desmond Tutu | Politics | The Observer
Tony Blair should face trial over Iraq war, says Desmond Tutu | Politics | The Observer: "Anti-apartheid hero attacks former prime minister over 'double standards on war crimes'"
Two thumbs up for Mr. Tutu
Two thumbs up for Mr. Tutu
US drone strikes target rescuers in Pakistan – and the west stays silent | Glenn Greenwald | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk
US drone strikes target rescuers in Pakistan – and the west stays silent | Glenn Greenwald | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk: "Attacking rescuers – a tactic long deemed by the US a hallmark of terrorism – is now routinely used by the Obama administration"
Mine bloodbath shocks post-apartheid South Africa | Reuters
Mine bloodbath shocks post-apartheid South Africa | Reuters: (Reuters) - "The police killing of 34 striking platinum miners in the bloodiest security operation since the end of white rule cut to the quick of South Africa's psyche on Friday, with searching questions asked of its post-apartheid soul."
U.S. starts its first Agent Orange cleanup in Vietnam | Reuters
U.S. starts its first Agent Orange cleanup in Vietnam | Reuters: (Reuters) - "The United States and Vietnam on Thursday began cleaning up the toxic chemical defoliant Agent Orange on part of Danang International Airport, marking the first time Washington has been involved in cleaning up Agent Orange in Vietnam."
Syria massacre: Assad's forces 'shot anything moving' | World news | The Observer
Syria massacre: Assad's forces 'shot anything moving' | World news | The Observer: "The small town of Tremseh has suffered what may be the single worst atrocity of the Syrian uprising, say eyewitnesses"
Women, children targeted in renewed Congo clashes | Reuters
Women, children targeted in renewed Congo clashes | Reuters: (Reuters) - "Rival armed groups in Congo's eastern provinces are targeting each other's families, killing children, women and the elderly in some of the country's worst violence in years, officials said on Friday."
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