The journalistic monitoring group Airwars is reporting that the U.S.-led war against ISIS has killed at least a dozen civilians every single day since President … U.S. Coalition of War Crimes in MosulRead more
Iraq
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The Civilian Catastrophe in West Mosul, Iraq
The battle for west Mosul has caused a civilian catastrophe Civilians in west Mosul have been ruthlessly exploited by the armed group calling itself the … The Civilian Catastrophe in West Mosul, IraqRead more
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Destroying Mosul to Save It
As Iraqi forces celebrate their victory over the Islamic State (ISIS) in Mosul, a damning new report by Amnesty International sheds light on the killing … Destroying Mosul to Save ItRead more
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US Court of Appeals throws out Blackwater murder conviction
On Friday, a US appeals court threw out the first-degree murder conviction of Nicholas A. Slatten, one of the four former Blackwater security guards who … US Court of Appeals throws out Blackwater murder convictionRead more
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More than 5 million children need urgent humanitarian aid in Iraq
More than 5 million children are in urgent need of aid in Iraq, the United Nations said on Thursday, describing the war on Islamic State … More than 5 million children need urgent humanitarian aid in IraqRead more
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US Coalition Admits Using Chemical Weapons Against Civilians in Iraq
Earlier this month, multiple reports surfaced of US-led coalition forces in Mosul, Iraq and Raqqa, Syria, using the incendiary chemical weapon, white phosphorus, on civilians. … US Coalition Admits Using Chemical Weapons Against Civilians in IraqRead more
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US military admits failures to monitor over $1 billion worth of arms transfers
The US Army failed to keep tabs on more than $1 billion worth of arms and other military equipment in Iraq and Kuwait according to … US military admits failures to monitor over $1 billion worth of arms transfersRead more
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Underneath this sectarianism and war on terror
it is the concrete economic security interest of regional and international players PAUL JAY: Welcome to the Real News Network. I’m Paul Jay. On July … Underneath this sectarianism and war on terrorRead more
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Hundreds of Iraqi Civilians Killed in U.S. Airstrikes After Being Told Not to Flee Mosul
The Iraq War started 14 years ago this month, and it is showing no signs of letting up. Since President Trump took office, the U.S. … Hundreds of Iraqi Civilians Killed in U.S. Airstrikes After Being Told Not to Flee MosulRead more
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More Than 1,000 Civilians Reportedly Killed by U.S.-Led Airstrikes
The U.S.-backed Iraqi military’s ground campaign to retake west Mosul from ISIS has been halted, as details emerged over the weekend about U.S.-led coalition airstrikes … More Than 1,000 Civilians Reportedly Killed by U.S.-Led AirstrikesRead more