Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing

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Ryan’s Republicans Are Abdicating Their Moral and Constitutional Duty on Yemen Ryan’s Republicans Are Abdicating Their Moral and Constitutional Duty on Yemen

Republicans just blocked Ro Khanna’s proposal to end all US military aid to the Saudi-led coalition that is attacking Yemen.

Nov 15, 2018 / John Nichols

Somaliland Valley of Death

In the Valley of Death: Somaliland’s Forgotten Genocide In the Valley of Death: Somaliland’s Forgotten Genocide

Thirty years ago, the US-backed Somali government slaughtered an estimated 200,000 people. Now survivors want US help uncovering the crimes.

Oct 22, 2018 / Ismail Einashe and Matt Kennard

Nadia Murad and Amal Clooney

‘On Her Shoulders’ Honors the Courage and Tenacity of Nobel Peace Prize Winner Nadia Murad ‘On Her Shoulders’ Honors the Courage and Tenacity of Nobel Peace Prize Winner Nadia Murad

In Alexandria Bombach’s documentary, we see the burden placed on celebrity survivors, particularly those from the non-Western world.

Oct 18, 2018 / Sarah Aziza

Yemen Bus Bomb Hospital

American Officials Could Be Prosecuted for War Crimes in Yemen American Officials Could Be Prosecuted for War Crimes in Yemen

Under international law, Washington—during both the Obama and Trump administrations—has been a co-belligerent with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Oct 10, 2018 / Mohamad Bazzi

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Team Trump’s Magical Thinking on Palestine Team Trump’s Magical Thinking on Palestine

The administration has a predilection for disruptive gestures, but it’s not such a radical departure from decades of US policy.

Sep 14, 2018 / Mouin Rabbani

Un Village Français

Tangled in the Garden of Good and Evil Tangled in the Garden of Good and Evil

A French television program tackles the tough questions of compliance and resistance.

Sep 4, 2018 / Norman Solomon

Rohingya Children Camp

The UN Calls It Genocide—Why Won’t the US? The UN Calls It Genocide—Why Won’t the US?

A new report condemns Myanmar’s military for its slaughter of the Rohingya.

Aug 30, 2018 / David Palumbo-Liu

Bobi Wine

Can Bobi Wine Unite Uganda and Bring Down a Dictator? Can Bobi Wine Unite Uganda and Bring Down a Dictator?

The Ugandan regime has good reason to fear the 36-year-old musician and parliamentarian.

Aug 30, 2018 / Helen C. Epstein

Boy watches airstrike Yemen

Demand an End to US Support for the War in Yemen Demand an End to US Support for the War in Yemen

You can also spread the word about a historic nationwide prison strike and attend a protest to demand the Senate reject Brett Kavanaugh.

Aug 21, 2018 / NationAction

Kofi Annan Obituary

Remembering Kofi Annan Remembering Kofi Annan

He consistently expressed a powerful concern for poverty and human rights—but he often succumbed to US power and domination.

Aug 21, 2018 / Phyllis Bennis

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