Iraq – Reporter to share notes on Iraq (Skidmore News)
Reporter to share notes on Iraq (Skidmore News)
On Nov. 18 journalist Steve Negus will lecture on sectarian violence within Iraq and how the U.S. invasion impacted the state’s stability. Negus was an Iraq correspondent for the Economist and Financial Times from 2004-2008, and editor for the Institute for War & Peace Reporting in Baghdad, Iraq from 2003-2004.
Clinton police officer recalls military service in Iraq (Hunterdon Review)
Clinton Sgt. Jay Hunter stands in front of an armored military vehicle during his third tour of duty as part of the U.S. Marine Reserves. Hunter was happy to see that the U.S. military and Iraqi forces have beaten back the insurgents.
Britain’s Abu Ghraib: Did Britain collude with US in abuse of Iraqis? (Independent)
Claims that British soldiers recreated the torture conditions of Abu Ghraib to commit the sexual and physical abuse of Iraqi civilians are being investigated by the Ministry of Defence.
Welcome Home, War! (How America s Wars are Systematically Destroying Our Liberties) (Bulatlat.com)
By ALFRED W. MCCOY TomDispatch.com International Posted by Bulatlat.com In his approach to National Security Agency surveillance, as well as CIA renditions, drone assassinations, and military detention, President Obama has to a surprising extent embraced the expanded executive powers championed by his conservative predecessor, George W. Bush. This bipartisan affirmation of the imperial executive …
Baghdad governor wants minister sacked over carnage (Mail and Guardian)
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Welcome Home, War! (Middle East Online)
However detached from the wars being fought in their name most Americans may seem, war itself never stays far from home for long.
Welcome home, war (Asia Times)
In his approach to National Security Agency surveillance, as well as Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) renditions, drone assassinations, and military detention, President Barack Obama has to a surprising extent embraced the expanded executive powers championed by his conservative predecessor, George W Bush.
Turkey announces plans for Kurdish rights (FOX 12 Idaho)
Turkey’s government announced bold new measures Friday aimed at reconciling with minority Kurds and ending an insurgency that has dragged on for 25 years, but there was no mention of the sweeping amnesty sought by Kurdish…
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