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Yemen
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Guantanamo’s Harsh Realities Hidden Behind Wall of Secrecy
A Guantanamo defense attorney's visit to Camp 7 highlights the US government's attempts to hide ugly realities.
The Perpetual Drone War in Yemen
Obamau2019s continuing militaristic approach in the Middle East is exploding the prospects for the sea change in U.S. policy many hoped would come with his election.
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No Place for Gays in Yemen
While Americans celebrate small political victories for the gay community, life in the middle east for LGBTQ youth is still a dangerous experience.
Yemeni Reporter Who Exposed US Drone Strike Freed from Prison After Jailing at Obama’s Request
Prominent Yemeni journalist Abdulelah Haider Shaye has been released from prison after being held for three years on terrorism-related charges at the request of President Obama.
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Drones: Choosing Between Easy, Short-Term Wins and Hard, Long-Term Success
Pam Bailey discusses her trip to Yemen, relays the stories of families destroyed by drone warfare, and discusses peaceful alternatives to war.
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In Yemen, Let’s Redeem President Obama’s War on Terror Reform Speech
Following President Obama's speech on war reform, Robert Naiman will travel to Yemen in the hope of redeeming this promise. Petition in hand, Naiman will call for the release …
Jeremy Scahill: The Secret Story Behind Obama’s Assassination of Two Americans in Yemen
Jeremy Scahill discusses Dirty Wars: The World Is a Battlefield, a new film by Rick Rowley and Jeremy Scahill. The film opens in theaters in June.
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Jeremy Scahill Recounts How the US Dirty Wars Killed Women and Children in a Yemeni Village
In his acclaimed book Dirty Wars, Jeremy Scahill details the extrajudicial killings carried out by US forces.
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Boston and Beyond
Noam Chomsky: It's rare for privileged Westerners to see, graphically, what many others experience daily.
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Hillary Clinton’s Legacy as Secretary of State
Clinton's legacy has been one of continuing the policies of her predecessors in the Bush administration of opposing international law and human rights.