After 50 plus years, the United States has caused more harm than good in Afghanistan. By accepting responsibility for the refugee crisis, it can begin … America’s Afghan Refugee CrisisRead more
Afghanistan
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When Afghan women were free
In the Ancient Greek poet Homer’s epic poem The Iliad, the motive for the siege of Troy by the Greeks was the abduction of Helen, … When Afghan women were freeRead more
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From Afghanistan to Syria: Women’s rights and US propaganda
Women’s rights are increasingly heralded as a useful propaganda device to further imperial designs. Western heads of state, UN officials and military spokespersons will invariably … From Afghanistan to Syria: Women’s rights and US propagandaRead more
Posted inAfghanistan / Crime / ToMl / USA Empire
From Mistake to Justification
When news first broke of the U.S. airstrike on the Doctors Without Borders hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, the response from the U.S. military was predictable … From Mistake to JustificationRead more
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17 Civilians Killed by U.S. Drone Strikes
Afghan officials say at least 17 civilians were killed by U.S. drone strikes in Afghanistan on Wednesday. The first strike reportedly hit the truck of … 17 Civilians Killed by U.S. Drone StrikesRead more
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US Blew Millions of Dollars Airlifting Cashmere Goats to Afghanistan
The Pentagon airlifted Italian goats to Afghanistan as part of a failed $6 million project aimed at boosting the country’s cashmere industry. That’s one of … US Blew Millions of Dollars Airlifting Cashmere Goats to AfghanistanRead more
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The Pentagon’s Progress
There’s good news coming out of Iraq… again. The efforts of a 65-nation coalition and punishing U.S. airstrikes have helped local ground forces roll back … The Pentagon’s ProgressRead more
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Every atrocity comes as a shock and a surprise
Pakistan is once again mourning mass casualties from an armed assault on one of its schools. At least 20 people were killed and dozens injured … Every atrocity comes as a shock and a surpriseRead more
Posted inAfghanistan / Military / Politics / ToMl / USA Empire
Army Bowed to Republican Political Pressure
Is the military justice system bowing to political pressure while covering up major crimes? We look today at two cases in the U.S. military with … Army Bowed to Republican Political PressureRead more
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Military Injustice
Navy SEAL case. Last week, we spoke with New York Times correspondent Nick Kulish, one of the lead reporters in that exposé, the front page … Military InjusticeRead more