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As Trump Aids and Abets Turkey’s War Crimes, the UN Must Act
It is essential that the UN act immediately to stop the carnage and allow humanitarian relief into the war-torn region.
Why Isn’t Congress Impeaching Trump for War Crimes?
Why is coercing a foreign government with U.S. aid seen as more egregious than a foreign policy drenched in blood?
Yemen Was Called the Forgotten War, but Activists Are Refusing to Forget
“It has been promising to see so many activists and people starting to wake up,” says Hassan El-Tayyab.
Trump-Backed Saudi Coalition Kills Over 100 in Bombing of Yemeni Prison
“We must now stand up to Trump and defund all U.S. involvement in these horrors,” Sen. Bernie Sanders tweeted.
Candidates Must Commit to Immediate US Withdrawal From Afghanistan
U.S. continues to kill civilians, but only two candidates have pledged to withdraw all troops in their first year.
Clemency for Lowly War Criminals, Free Passes for the War Architects
President Donald Trump was planning to pardon U.S. war criminals on Memorial Day.
Pardoning War Criminals Sends a Disturbing Message, Says Iraq Veteran
President Trump is considering pardoning American military members convicted of war crimes.
Trump Hasn’t Pardoned the War Criminals Yet, But His Message Is Clear
Trump signaled that he wishes to glorify extreme violence against civilians as acts of patriotic heroism.
Trump Administration Guts UN Resolution to End Rape as a Weapon of War
The resolution was weakened after the U.S. threatened to veto the measure altogether.
Navy SEALs Tried for Months to Report Superior for War Crimes
Navy SEALs who witnessed their platoon chief commit war crimes in Iraq were encouraged not to speak out.