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Iraq
A Torturer’s Confession: Former Abu Ghraib Interrogator Speaks Out
Eric Fair served as an interrogator in Iraq working as a military contractor for the private security firm CACI.
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William Rivers Pitt | The CIA and the Pentagon Are Shooting at Each Other
There are two militias duking it out in Syria, and the US government is funding them both simultaneously.
Iraq: Another Fine Mess
There must be no impunity for anyone accused of war crimes and human rights abuses.
Thirteen Years After Disastrous US Invasion of Iraq, Obama Quietly Deploys More Troops
Obama is the fourth consecutive president to militarily intervene in Iraq, despite pledges to end war.
Please Clap: The Bush Dynasty Has Been Broken
What happens to your fist when you open your hand? It disappears.
Veterans Urge Presidential Candidates to Say No to Militarism
On the campaign trail, veterans are holding candidates accountable on access to health care and U.S. foreign policy.
A Swollen River of Refugees
The journey to Europe is not merely a long, exhausting trip. It is treacherous from the start.
Thousands of Former Child Refugees Deported to Afghanistan and Iraq
The findings raise serious concerns about what happens to child asylum seekers when they turn 18.
Struggling for Asylum, Refugees Face Bulldozers and Riot Police in Calais, France
Thousands of Middle Eastern and African refugees and migrants have built a camp in Calais, France, while seeking asylum.
Baghdad Kidnappings: American Civilians Work for US Defense on Iraq’s Special Forces Program
The question of using American contractors to train Iraq's special forces is in sharp focus.