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Iraq abuse inquiry little more than a whitewash, says official
The Ministry of Defence says an investigation will be launched into claims that an inquiry it set up to examine whether British troops abused Iraqi prisoners has become “little more than a whitewash”. Louise Thomas, an official working with the in… Continue reading
Israel closes inquiry into Palestinian family killed during Gaza war
Military says no action will be taken against soldiers responsible for shelling that killed 21 members of the Samouni family in 2009 The Israeli military has closed its file on the killing of 21 members of a Palestinian family during the Gaza war … Continue reading
Afghanistan and Iraq ‘have cost taxpayers ??20bn’ – Telegraph
The cost to British taxpayers of fighting, diplomacy and reconstruction in Afghanistan and Iraq since the 9/11 attacks passed ?20 billion, official figures reveal. This includes ?18 billion for military operations, on top of the normal defence bud… Continue reading
When Israeli soldiers came to arrest my father – The Electronic Intifada
Last week, on 21 April, Israeli soldiers invaded my home in Ramallah, held hostage all those present, and forced me at gunpoint to call my father, a writer and human rights advocate, in order to demand his surrender. This is common operating proce… Continue reading
Bush administration saw law as unaffordable ???nicety???
In the midst of a spirited defense of the Bush administration’s intentions in developing interrogation techniques, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) dropped a phrase that liberals may seize upon. The Bush administration did not commit any crimes, Graha… Continue reading
Sneaky Taleban using white phosphorus intended for Ruskies
Taleban using white phosphorus, some of it made in Britain Taleban fighters have been using deadly white phosphorus munitions, some of them manufactured in Britain, to attack Western forces in Afghanistan, according to previously classified United… Continue reading
UN: northern Sri Lanka a “bloodbath”
Tamil protesters take to streets A series of protests at Westminster started in April About 500 protesters calling for a ceasefire in Sri Lanka have blocked roads outside the Houses of Parliament. Police said the demonstrators had spilled through … Continue reading
London sees rise in terror stops
Section 44 allows police to search any person or vehicle without suspicion Somebody in London is stopped and searched every three minutes, according to new figures obtained by BBC London. The Metropolitan Police used section 44 of the Terrorism Ac… Continue reading
UK ‘creates market for torture’
The UK government is helping create a “market for torture” by accepting intelligence gained by the practice, a former diplomat has told MPs and peers. Former ambassador Craig Murray said he was told in 2003 the then foreign secretary Jack Straw ha… Continue reading
“We don’t do Torture”
???The United States is committed to the worldwide elimination of torture and we are leading this fight by example.??? President Bush on UN Torture Victims Recognition Day 26 June 2003We don’t torture people in America and people who say we do simply … Continue reading
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