Jakarta: Indonesia’s chief security minister said the country must make peace with its past but ruled out a government apology to the victims of the … State-endorsed talks on 1965 massacresRead more
the former secretary of state publicly defended her role in the 2009 coup in Honduras that ousted democratically elected President Manuel Zelaya. Since the coup, … She’s Baldly LyingRead more
19 September 2013 The most important anniversary of the year was the 40th anniversary of 11 September 1973 – the crushing of the democratic government … In an age of ‘realists’ and vigilantes, there is cause for optimismRead more
In a historic ruling, the former dictator of Chad, Hissène Habré, has been convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to life in prison. Habré … Ex-Dictator Hissène Habré Convicted of Crimes Against HumanityRead more
Let’s face it: in times of war, the Constitution tends to take a beating. With the safety or survival of the nation said to be … Writing a Blank Check on War for the PresidentRead more
Glenn Greenwald talking: Hillary Clinton grew out of the debate where she attacked Bernie Sanders for comments he made in the 1980s in which he … Embracing Some of the Most Brutal Dictators in the WorldRead more
On January 30, former president of El Salvador Francisco Flores Perez died in San Salvador of a cerebral hemorrhage at the age of 56. The … Francisco Flores and the decimation of El SalvadorRead more
In Chile, the Supreme Court has asked the United States to extradite three former agents who worked for the military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet. Pinochet … Chilean Court Asks U.S. to Extradite Former Pinochet AgentsRead more
In 1979, with Paul Heath Hoeffel, I wrote “Missing or Dead in Argentina: The Desperate Search for Thousands of Abducted Victims.” For this article, published … Declassifying Records Will Shed Light on US Role In ArgentinaRead more
