From The Killing Fields Marine Corps infantryman turned anti-war activist tells Abby Martin the hidden reality of the endless Afghanistan War. Empire Files
Afghanistan
Posted inUncategorized
Women and Girls of Afghanistan Have Lost Their Right to Be Human
Today, August 15th, marks the first anniversary of the return of the Taliban to power in Afghanistan. The Taliban government promised peace and stability to … Women and Girls of Afghanistan Have Lost Their Right to Be HumanRead more
Posted inUncategorized
US Must Return $7 Billion Stolen From Afghan People
More than 70 economists and other academic experts sent a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday urging them … US Must Return $7 Billion Stolen From Afghan PeopleRead more
Posted inUncategorized
What Do We Owe Afghanistan?
The 9/11 attacks could have been dealt with as a crime. This would have been sane and consistent with precedent. When lawbreaking occurs, we seek … What Do We Owe Afghanistan?Read more
Posted inUncategorized
Afghanistan: ‘White Man’s Burden’ Lifted?
English poet Rudyard Kipling’s spirit may breathe a sigh of relief now that President Joe Biden has decided to end the latest March of Folly … Afghanistan: ‘White Man’s Burden’ Lifted?Read more
Posted inUncategorized
Unfreeze Afghan Funds Amid Humanitarian Crisis
Afghanistan, where women have led protests in response to the Taliban’s order in March to shut down public high schools for girls. The Taliban have … Unfreeze Afghan Funds Amid Humanitarian CrisisRead more
Posted inUncategorized
Someone fleeing starvation is not considered a refugee
Afghanistan has faced a looming humanitarian crisis since the Taliban took control last August, with millions on the brink of starvation. The U.N. Refugee Agency … Someone fleeing starvation is not considered a refugeeRead more
Posted inUncategorized
Biden’s $7 billion Afghan heist
With his Executive Order redefining Afghanistan’s Fiscal Reserve as a slush fund to be disbursed on his whim and with the stroke of his pen, … Biden’s $7 billion Afghan heistRead more
Posted inUncategorized
$7 billion of Afghanistan’s federal reserves frozen in the United States
Afghanistan’s central bank is condemning President Biden’s decision to seize $7 billion of Afghan assets frozen in U.S. banks. On Friday, Biden signed an executive … $7 billion of Afghanistan’s federal reserves frozen in the United StatesRead more
Posted inUncategorized
Afghanistan Faces “Tsunami of Hunger”
The World Food Program is warning Afghanistan is facing a “tsunami of hunger.” The group estimates 23 million Afghans face acute food shortages, including nearly … Afghanistan Faces “Tsunami of Hunger”Read more