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Guantánamo Prisoners Sent to UAE Risk Forced Expulsion, Secret Detention
Human rights observers are concerned by the role the United Arab Emirates is playing in facilitating U.S. abuses.
The US Chose Endless War Over Pandemic Preparedness. Now We See the Effects.
Spending trillions on the annual military budget has stolen money that could have been used for pandemic preparedness.
Assange Faces Extradition for Exposing US War Crimes
Trump's push to extradite WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange is a blunt effort to criminalize journalism.
19 Years After US Invasion, Afghanistan’s Civil War Rages Despite Peace Talks
After 19 years and $2 trillion, the U.S. has little to show by way of peace but the amount of bloodshed is undeniable.
Lawmakers Dismiss Trump’s Claim That Russian Taliban Bounties Are a “Hoax”
After a White House briefing House leaders said the intelligence was credible and not something to be taken lightly.
Trump Is Either Lying or Out of the Loop on Afghanistan. Both Are Bad.
The “Did Donald Know” question squatting atop this situation is every bit as bewildering as the man himself.
US Economic Sanctions Exacerbate Toll of Coronavirus in Iran
Sanctions are preventing Iranians from importing necessary medicine and medical equipment.
Team Trump Tried to Bully the ICC Into Dropping War Crimes Probe But Failed
The impunity that U.S. officials have enjoyed for their international crimes may finally be coming to an end.
There Have Been Nearly 80 Attacks in Afghanistan Since US Signed “Peace Deal”
Amid the violence, two rivals are claiming victory in Afghanistan’s presidential race and holding dueling inaugurations.
Trump’s Afghanistan Deal Prioritizes Bragging Rights Over Lasting Peace
Trump’s own former national security aides say he is “far less interested in an actual Afghan peace.”