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Human Rights February 2, 2010

America’s Sorry History with Haiti

There is another kind of aid that the people of Haiti need that isn’t being talked about. They need us to understand their real history, their culture and their potential.
Iraq February 2, 2010

Blair Survives Iraq Inquiry

Blair today is seen for what he really is. Instead of showing contrition and apologizing for the countless dead, maimed and homeless resulting from his reckless beliefs and lack of
Democracy February 2, 2010

Talking to the Taliban

The new Afghan strategy marks a fresh start but great obstacles to a peaceful settlement - and no doubt a lot more fighting - still lie ahead, says Patrick Seale.
Human Rights February 2, 2010

Arab Society and Men with Guns

Why it is that every time civil society and NGO activists launch a new initiative or organization, they must first get permission to do so from the men with guns
Obama February 2, 2010

How the Pentagon Counts Coups in Washington

The US president’s team estimates savings of $250 billion over 10 years. On the other hand, the National Priorities Project has done some sober figuring, based on projections from the
Human Rights February 2, 2010

America’s Sad History with Haiti

Had America let Aristide run his country, without interfering, the suffering in Haiti would have been greatly lessened. If Washington had let them have their loans for health care, infrastructure,
Human RightsPalestine February 2, 2010

Egypt’s Wall

The demonstrators were Palestine solidarity activists from 43 countries, and they had come to Egypt planning to cross the Egyptian-controlled Rafah gate into Gaza and participate in the Gaza Freedom
Human RightsIranPrisoners of Conscience February 2, 2010

An Appeal to Help Free Ebrahim Yazdi in Iran

You may also know that Ebrahim Yazdi has for 60 years been a leader in the effort to make his home country, Iran, a place where people can flourish free
Human Rights February 2, 2010

American Authorities arrest Islamic singer Abu Ratib

The Syrian Human Rights Committee (SHRC) was shocked and surprised to learn that the well known Syrian Munshid (Islamic Singer) Mohammad Mustafa Masfaka “Abu Ratib” was arrested by the American
Palestine February 2, 2010

In response to Goldstone’s report Israel submits details

Israel has submitted to the United Nations details of the investigations it conducted into war crimes allegations raised in a reports into the 22-day Gaza war, which ended last January.