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January 1, 2006

Officials at U.N. Seek Fast Action on Rights Panel

1/01/06 Hoge, NYT, Officials at U.N. Seek Fast Action on Rights Panel

Posted on January 1, 2006 7:37 AM |

Dyncorp and Halliburton Sex Slave Scandal Won't Go Away

1/01/06 Watson & Jones, PrisonPlanet, Dyncorp and Halliburton Sex Slave Scandal Won't Go Away

Posted on January 1, 2006 9:07 PM |

January 4, 2006

U.S. to Seek Dismissal of Guantanamo Suits

1/04/06 Lewis, NYT, U.S. to Seek Dismissal of Guantanamo Suits

Posted on January 4, 2006 9:50 AM |

January 17, 2006

Air power comes in for a hard landing

1/17/06 Rosen, CHB, Air power comes in for a hard landing

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:25 AM |

January 19, 2006

Tribune Series on Human Trafficking in Iraq

1/19/06 Cam Simpson, Chicago Tribune, U.S. to probe claims of human traffickingUnpdate of Series Desperate for work, lured into danger Part I, Into a war zone, on a deadly road Part II; U.S. stalls on human trafficking related

Posted on January 19, 2006 9:04 AM |

Europe 'favouring trade deals over human rights'

1/19/06 Buncombe, Independent, Europe 'favouring trade deals over human rights'

Posted on January 19, 2006 8:18 PM |

January 20, 2006

Tight Immigration Policy Hits Roadblock of Reality

1/20/06 Swarns, NYT, Tight Immigration Policy Hits Roadblock of Reality

Posted on January 20, 2006 7:04 AM |

January 28, 2006

In Face of Rural Unrest, China Rolls Out Reforms

1/28/06 Cody, Wa. Post, In Face of Rural Unrest, China Rolls Out Reforms

Posted on January 28, 2006 8:50 AM |

In New York, a Grisly Traffic in Body Parts

1/28/06 Powell & Segal, Wa. Post, In New York, a Grisly Traffic in Body Parts

Posted on January 28, 2006 8:52 AM |

U.S. Troops in Iraq Held Insurgents' Wives to Get Husbands to Surrender

1/28/06 Dunham, Reuters, U.S. Troops in Iraq Held Insurgents' Wives to Get Husbands to Surrender

Posted on January 28, 2006 11:24 PM |

February 2, 2006

Hundreds of Mentally Ill to Be Executed in America: Amnesty

2/02/06 Aslam, OneWorld, Hundreds of Mentally Ill to Be Executed in America: Amnesty

Posted on February 2, 2006 7:55 PM |

Russian officer convicted of using soldiers for slavery

2.02/06 Osborn, Independent, Russian officer convicted of using soldiers for slavery

Posted on February 2, 2006 7:57 PM |

February 6, 2006

Amnesty's appeal for 'forgotten prisoners'

2/06/06 Russell, Independent, Amnesty's appeal for 'forgotten prisoners'

Posted on February 6, 2006 8:27 AM |

February 9, 2006

Coders Bare Invasion Death Count

2/09/06 Harrison, Wired, Coders Bare Invasion Death Count

Posted on February 9, 2006 11:30 PM |

February 10, 2006

No Red Lights for Trafficking Women to China

2/10/06 Tham Lam, IPS, No Red Lights for Trafficking Women to China

Posted on February 10, 2006 5:48 AM |

Rough Trade: Diamond Industry Still Funding Bloody Conflicts in Africa

2/10/06 Lelbie, Independent, Rough Trade: Diamond Industry Still Funding Bloody Conflicts in Africa

Posted on February 10, 2006 10:09 PM |

February 11, 2006

U.S. Officials Defend Ploys to Catch Immigrants

2/11/06 Greenhouse, NYT, U.S. Officials Defend Ploys to Catch Immigrants

Posted on February 11, 2006 11:27 PM |

February 16, 2006

Iraq 'death squad caught in act'

2/16/06 BBC, Iraq 'death squad caught in act'

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:48 AM |

Crossroads for detainees

2/16/06 Richey, CSM, Crossroads for detainees

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:55 AM |

February 20, 2006

Senior Lawyer at Pentagon Broke Ranks on Detainees

2/20/06 Golden, NYT, Senior Lawyer at Pentagon Broke Ranks on Detainees

Posted on February 20, 2006 6:04 AM |

Inquiry into 'mistreatment' of Ugandan refugee

2/20/06 Burgis & Duff, Independent, Inquiry into 'mistreatment' of Ugandan refugee

Posted on February 20, 2006 10:25 PM |

February 22, 2006

Report: Nearly 100 dead in US custody

2/22/06 Al Jazeera, Report: Nearly 100 dead in US custody

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:14 PM |

February 23, 2006

Separate and Unequal

2/23/06 Hess, CP, Separate and Unequal

Posted on February 23, 2006 9:17 PM |

February 24, 2006

Self-Styled Justice in Guatemala

2/24/06 Aizenman, Wa. Post, Self-Styled Justice in Guatemala

Posted on February 24, 2006 9:46 PM |

February 26, 2006

Iraq's death squads: On the brink of civil war

2/26/06 Cockburn, Independent, Iraq's death squads: On the brink of civil war

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:40 AM |

February 27, 2006

Serbia to be first nation charged with genocide

2/27/06 Castle, Independent, Serbia to be first nation charged with genocide

Posted on February 27, 2006 9:45 PM |

Egypt Is Uneasy Stop For Sudanese Refugees

2/27/06 Williams, Wa. Post, Egypt Is Uneasy Stop For Sudanese Refugees

Posted on February 27, 2006 10:10 PM |

Report on Mexican 'Dirty War' Details Abuse by Military

2/27/06 Thompson, NYT, Report on Mexican 'Dirty War' Details Abuse by Military

Posted on February 27, 2006 10:16 PM |

February 28, 2006

Bosnia genocide case in World Court

2/28/06 Al Jazeera, Bosnia genocide case in World Court

Posted on February 28, 2006 8:19 PM |

Takbai legacy lingers in Thai south

2/28/06 McGeown, BBC, Takbai legacy lingers in Thai south

Posted on February 28, 2006 8:37 PM |

Somalis pushed into sea and drown

2/28/06 BBC, Somalis pushed into sea and drown

Posted on February 28, 2006 9:20 PM |

Refugee Crisis Grows as Darfur War Crosses a Border

2/28/06 Polgreen, NYT, Refugee Crisis Grows as Darfur War Crosses a Border

Posted on February 28, 2006 10:13 PM |

March 2, 2006

Mexico rejects 'dirty war' leak

3/02/06 BBC, Mexico rejects 'dirty war' leak

Posted on March 2, 2006 6:13 AM |

Morgue pressed to stay quiet

3/02/06 Knickmeyer, Wa. Post, Morgue pressed to stay quiet

Posted on March 2, 2006 11:07 PM |

March 5, 2006

'Abritrary' Detention Fueling 'Dire' Situation in Iraq

3/05/06 AFP, 'Abritrary' Detention Fueling 'Dire' Situation in Iraq

Posted on March 5, 2006 7:40 PM |

March 6, 2006

Guantanamo: Inmates' testimonies

3/06/06 Independent, Guantanamo: Inmates' testimonies

Posted on March 6, 2006 7:44 PM |

March 8, 2006

Fuse Lit for Total War in Mideast: U.S. Envoy

3/08/06 Daragahi, Toronto Star, Fuse Lit for Total War in Mideast: U.S. Envoy

Posted on March 8, 2006 6:18 AM |

Minister says Guantanamo must close to save democracy

3/08/06 McSmith, Independent, Minister says Guantanamo must close to save democracy

Posted on March 8, 2006 10:08 PM |

March 9, 2006

State department highlights its own human rights failings

3/09/06 Cornwell, Independent, State department highlights its own human rights failings

Posted on March 9, 2006 8:36 AM |

MALAYSIA: Vigilante Attack on Indian Workers Under Probe

3/09/06 Kuppusamy, IPS, MALAYSIA: Vigilante Attack on Indian Workers Under Probe

Posted on March 9, 2006 8:44 AM |

March 10, 2006

Stop force-feeding inmates, doctors tell US

3/10/06 Norris, Independent, Stop force-feeding inmates, doctors tell US

Posted on March 10, 2006 10:24 PM |

March 12, 2006

Milosevic suicide claims scorned

3/12/06 BBC, Milosevic suicide claims scorned

Posted on March 12, 2006 6:48 AM |

Worst outcome for Milosevic tribunal

3/12/06 Silverman, BBC, Worst outcome for Milosevic tribunal

Posted on March 12, 2006 6:49 AM |

March 16, 2006

U.N. Creates New Watchdog Over U.S. Opposition

3/16/06 Deen, IPS, U.N. Creates New Watchdog Over U.S. Opposition

Posted on March 16, 2006 1:22 PM |

March 20, 2006

Iraqi Police Report Details Civilians' Deaths at Hands of U.S. Troops

3/20/06 Schoder, KnightRidder, Iraqi Police Report Details Civilians' Deaths at Hands of U.S. Troops

Posted on March 20, 2006 11:54 AM |

March 21, 2006

Bolivia: Water is a human right

3/21/06 Al Jazeera, Bolivia: Water is a human right

Posted on March 21, 2006 5:50 AM |

March 22, 2006

Groups Demand Water Rights, Cite Millions of Deaths

3/22/06 Kyriakou, OneWorld, Groups Demand Water Rights, Cite Millions of Deaths

Posted on March 22, 2006 4:15 PM |

Don't Sell "Suicide Seeds", Activists Warn

3/22/06 Rizvi, IPS, Don't Sell "Suicide Seeds", Activists Warn

Posted on March 22, 2006 4:18 PM |

US troops investigated over Iraqi massacres

3/22/06 Cockburn, Independent, US troops investigated over Iraqi massacres

Posted on March 22, 2006 10:39 PM |

Darfur Attacks Overwhelm Peace Force, U.N. Reports

3/22/06 Hoge, NYT, Darfur Attacks Overwhelm Peace Force, U.N. Reports

Posted on March 22, 2006 10:57 PM |

March 23, 2006

Argentina to open secret archives

3/23/06 BBC, Argentina to open secret archives

Posted on March 23, 2006 5:10 AM |

March 24, 2006

Terminator Seeds Suffer Defeat at Global Conference

3/24/06 Osava, IPS, Terminator Seeds Suffer Defeat at Global Conference

Posted on March 24, 2006 5:59 AM |

March 25, 2006

1933 - Deliberate famine in Russia

3/25/06 Muggeridge, Guardian, 1933 - Deliberate famine in Russia

Posted on March 25, 2006 5:30 AM |

March 26, 2006

Did American Marines murder 23 Iraqi civilians?

3/26/06 Whitaker, Independent, Did American Marines murder 23 Iraqi civilians?

Posted on March 26, 2006 6:06 AM |

April 4, 2006

Revealed: the plight of prisoners caught up in US rendition

4/04/06 Buncombe, Independent, Revealed: the plight of prisoners caught up in US rendition

Posted on April 4, 2006 10:25 PM |

April 6, 2006

Defense Asks Judge to Halt Gitmo Hearing

4/06/06 AP, Defense Asks Judge to Halt Gitmo Hearing

Posted on April 6, 2006 10:28 PM |

April 12, 2006

Iraqi death squads 'not police'

4/12/06 BBC, Iraqi death squads 'not police'

Posted on April 12, 2006 6:22 AM |

April 19, 2006

China 'selling prisoners' organs'

4/19/06 McGivering, BBC, China 'selling prisoners' organs'

Posted on April 19, 2006 10:07 PM |

April 20, 2006

China, Iran, Saudi, US Main Executioners: Amnesty

4/20/06 Reuters, China, Iran, Saudi, US Main Executioners: Amnesty

Posted on April 20, 2006 7:16 AM |

April 24, 2006

Abuses Found in Hiring at Iraq Bases

4/24/06 Simpson, Baltimore Sun, Abuses Found in Hiring at Iraq Bases

Posted on April 24, 2006 8:53 PM |

May 1, 2006

Families hunt for Iraq's 'lost'

5/01/06 Enders, CSM, Families hunt for Iraq's 'lost'

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:33 AM |

Families hunt for Iraq's 'lost'

5/01/06 Enders, CSM, Families hunt for Iraq's 'lost'

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:33 AM |

May 3, 2006

Malnutrition kills 10 children every minute, says UN

5/03/06 Frith, Independent, Malnutrition kills 10 children every minute, says UN

Posted on May 3, 2006 6:29 AM |

May 6, 2006

U.S. Defends Rights Record Before U.N. Panel in Geneva

5/06/06 Wright, NYT, U.S. Defends Rights Record Before U.N. Panel in Geneva

Posted on May 6, 2006 6:48 AM |

May 7, 2006

Attorney General calls for Guantanamo to close

5/07/06 Doward & Thompson, Observer, Attorney General calls for Guantanamo to close

Posted on May 7, 2006 7:00 AM |

May 8, 2006

Bush would like end to Guantanamo

5/08/06 BBC, Bush would like end to Guantanamo

Posted on May 8, 2006 9:42 PM |

May 11, 2006

US rejects calls for Guantánamo closure

5/11/06 Fickling, Guardian, US rejects calls for Guantánamo closure

Posted on May 11, 2006 6:33 AM |

May 12, 2006

Rice, Rumsfeld Block Access to Secret Detainees: International Red Cross

5/12/06 Brown, Reuters, Rice, Rumsfeld Block Access to Secret Detainees: International Red Cross

Posted on May 12, 2006 5:35 AM |

May 15, 2006

In Darfur, rapes and shootings go on, despite peace agreement

5/15/06 Rice, Guardian, In Darfur, rapes and shootings go on, despite peace agreement

Posted on May 15, 2006 6:09 AM |

May 16, 2006

US reveals full Guantanamo list

5/16/06 Al Jazeera, US reveals full Guantanamo list

Posted on May 16, 2006 6:28 AM |

May 17, 2006

List of Guantanamo Detainees

5/17/06 Independent, List of Guantanamo Detainees

Posted on May 17, 2006 10:16 PM |

May 18, 2006

Pentagon Report Said to Find Killing of Iraqi Civilians Deliberate

5/18/06 Brown, KnightRidder, Pentagon Report Said to Find Killing of Iraqi Civilians Deliberate

Posted on May 18, 2006 10:38 AM |

May 19, 2006

UN watchdog calls for Guantánamo closure

5/19/06 guardian, UN watchdog calls for Guantánamo closure

Posted on May 19, 2006 5:19 AM |

May 20, 2006

Six hurt in violent clashes as Guantanamo Bay uprising is put down by US guards

5/19/06 Goldenberg et al, Guardian, Six hurt in violent clashes as Guantanamo Bay uprising is put down by US guards

Posted on May 20, 2006 6:35 AM |

Famine in Kenya: The rains have finally come, but for many it's already too late

5/20/06 McFerran, Independent, Famine in Kenya: The rains have finally come, but for many it's already too late

Posted on May 20, 2006 6:50 AM |

Iraq is disintegrating as ethnic cleansing takes hold

5/20/06 Cockburn, Independent, Iraq is disintegrating as ethnic cleansing takes hold

Posted on May 20, 2006 6:53 AM |

May 21, 2006

Breaking point: Inside Story of the Guantanamo Uprising

5/21/06 Carrell, Independent, Breaking point: Inside Story of the Guantanamo Uprising

Posted on May 21, 2006 6:01 AM |

May 22, 2006

How Iraq Police Reform Became Casualty of War

5/22/06 Moss, NYT, How Iraq Police Reform Became Casualty of War

Posted on May 22, 2006 6:06 AM |

May 23, 2006

Iraq doctor brings evidence of US napalm at Fallujah

5/23/06 Jackson, The Age, Iraq doctor brings evidence of US napalm at Fallujah

Posted on May 23, 2006 7:46 PM |

May 24, 2006

Rights Under Assault In Iraq, U.N. Unit Says

5/24/06 Knickmeyer, Wa. Post, Rights Under Assault In Iraq, U.N. Unit Says

Posted on May 24, 2006 6:26 AM |

May 26, 2006

Military to Report Marines Killed Iraqi Civilians

5/26/06 Shanker et al, NYT, Military to Report Marines Killed Iraqi Civilians

Posted on May 26, 2006 10:26 AM |

May 27, 2006

Photos Indicate Civilians Slain Execution-Style

5/27/06 Perry & Barnes, LA Times, Photos Indicate Civilians Slain Execution-Style

Posted on May 27, 2006 6:17 AM |

May 28, 2006

Australia beefs up E Timor force

5/28/06 BBC, Australia beefs up E Timor force

Posted on May 28, 2006 6:32 AM |

The Pentagon and the Japanese Mengele - The Abominable Dr. Ishii

5/28/06 Reed, CounterPunch, The Pentagon and the Japanese Mengele - The Abominable Dr. Ishii

Posted on May 28, 2006 6:35 AM |

The children of Guantanamo Bay

5/28/06 Carrel, Independent, The children of Guantanamo Bay

Posted on May 28, 2006 6:41 AM |

Fresh evidence of 'executions' by rogue US marines in Iraq

5/28/06 Harris & Smith, Observer, Fresh evidence of 'executions' by rogue US marines in Iraq

Posted on May 28, 2006 6:51 AM |

May 29, 2006

Coverup of Iraq Incident By Marines Is Alleged

5/29/06 Ricks, Wa. Post, Coverup of Iraq Incident By Marines Is Alleged

Posted on May 29, 2006 6:59 AM |

Baghdad Numb to Reports of Massacre

5/29/06 Knickmeyer, Wa. Post, Baghdad Numb to Reports of Massacre

Posted on May 29, 2006 7:00 AM |

War crimes: My Lai is a lesson from history

5/29/06 Cornwell, Independent, War crimes: My Lai is a lesson from history

Posted on May 29, 2006 7:02 AM |

May 31, 2006

Al-Maliki tired of US excuses

5/31/06 Al Jazeera, Al-Maliki tired of US excuses

Posted on May 31, 2006 9:37 PM |

Haditha

5/31/06 Al Jazeera, Haditha

Posted on May 31, 2006 9:40 PM |

US forces: Iraqi women killed in error

5/31/06 Al Jazeera, US forces: Iraqi women killed in error

Posted on May 31, 2006 9:40 PM |

June 3, 2006

The Way Americans Like Their War

6/03/06 Fisk, SeattlePI, The Way Americans Like Their War

Posted on June 3, 2006 7:24 AM |

June 4, 2006

In Haditha Killings, Details Came Slowly

6/04/06 Hicks, Wa. Post, In Haditha Killings, Details Came Slowly

Posted on June 4, 2006 8:26 AM |

June 5, 2006

Army Manual to Skip Geneva Detainee Rule

6/05/06 Barnes, LA Times, Army Manual to Skip Geneva Detainee Rule

Posted on June 5, 2006 7:23 AM |

Marine's Wife Paints Portrait of US Troops Out of Control in Haditha

6/05/06 Borger, Guardian, Marine's Wife Paints Portrait of US Troops Out of Control in Haditha

Posted on June 5, 2006 7:44 AM |

Iraq Rejects US Probe Clearing Troops of Killings

6/05/06 Karouny & Dahl, Reuters, Iraq Rejects US Probe Clearing Troops of Killings

Posted on June 5, 2006 7:45 AM |

June 6, 2006

Haditha - Timing and Tragedy

6/06/06 Kurtz, Wa. Post, Haditha - Timing and Tragedy

Posted on June 6, 2006 7:47 AM |

Pentagon Endorses Force-Feeding Hunger Strikers

6/06/06 Dunham, Reuters, Pentagon Endorses Force-Feeding Hunger Strikers

Posted on June 6, 2006 8:34 AM |

June 7, 2006

Europe 'aided US in CIA flights'

6/07/06 BBC, Europe 'aided US in CIA flights'

Posted on June 7, 2006 8:01 AM |

'U.S. Military Hides Many More Hadithas'

6/07/06 Glanz & Hassan, IPS, 'U.S. Military Hides Many More Hadithas'

Posted on June 7, 2006 8:31 AM |

Inquiry Ties European Nations to C.I.A. Prisons

6/07/06 AP, Inquiry Ties European Nations to C.I.A. Prisons

Posted on June 7, 2006 8:40 AM |

June 8, 2006

Report Implicates 20 Nations in 'Spider's Web' of CIA Abductions

6/08/06 Landay, Knight Ridder, Report Implicates 20 Nations in 'Spider's Web' of CIA Abductions

Posted on June 8, 2006 9:24 AM |

Top Marine 'Gravely Concerned'

6/08/06 Ricks & White, Wa. Post, Top Marine 'Gravely Concerned'

Posted on June 8, 2006 9:40 AM |

June 9, 2006

Russian 'torture dungeon' found

6/09/06 BBC, Russian 'torture dungeon' found

Posted on June 9, 2006 9:51 AM |

June 10, 2006

Compensation Payments Rising, Especially by Marines

6/10/06 Cloud, NYT, Compensation Payments Rising, Especially by Marines

Posted on June 10, 2006 7:57 AM |

June 11, 2006

Guantanamo suicides 'acts of war'

6/11/06 BBC, Guantanamo suicides 'acts of war'

Posted on June 11, 2006 6:48 AM |

The Marine Corps' Killer Virtues

6/11/06 Allen, CounterPunch, The Marine Corps' Killer Virtues

Posted on June 11, 2006 6:51 AM |

Guantanamo Inmates Commit Suicide

6/11/06 Smille, Observer, Guantanamo Inmates Commit Suicide

Posted on June 11, 2006 7:10 AM |

June 12, 2006

Prisoners' Ruse Is Suspected at Guantanamo

6/12/06 Cloud & Lewis, NYT, Prisoners' Ruse Is Suspected at Guantanamo

Posted on June 12, 2006 6:21 AM |

Washington condemns first suicides by Guantanamo inmates as 'a PR exercise'

6/12/06 Buncombe, Independent, Washington condemns first suicides by Guantanamo inmates as 'a PR exercise'

Posted on June 12, 2006 11:59 AM |

June 14, 2006

Family of Guantanamo Detainee Doubts He Took His Own Life

6/14/06 Ambah, WP, Family of Guantanamo Detainee Doubts He Took His Own Life

Posted on June 14, 2006 6:19 AM |

Lawyers Protest Delayed Notification of Guantanamo Deaths

6/14/06 Melander, AFP, Lawyers Protest Delayed Notification of Guantanamo Deaths

Posted on June 14, 2006 10:01 PM |

June 15, 2006

Bush: Guantanamo damaging US

6/15/06 Al Jazeera, Bush: Guantanamo damaging US

Posted on June 15, 2006 9:58 PM |

New report uncovers Darfur atrocities

6/15/06 AL Jazeera, New report uncovers Darfur atrocities

Posted on June 15, 2006 10:00 PM |

June 17, 2006

Pentagon Study Describes Abuse by Units in Iraq

6/17/06 Schmitt, NYT, Pentagon Study Describes Abuse by Units in Iraq

Posted on June 17, 2006 7:27 AM |

June 19, 2006

Post-mortems on Guantanamo pair

6/19/06 BBC, Post-mortems on Guantanamo pair

Posted on June 19, 2006 7:33 AM |

June 22, 2006

Monitoring human rights? Get a satellite

6/22/06 Spotts, CSM, Monitoring human rights? Get a satellite

Posted on June 22, 2006 5:57 AM |

June 24, 2006

Iraq Slaying Probe Focuses on Pa. Guardsmen

6/24/06 AP, Iraq Slaying Probe Focuses on Pa. Guardsmen

Posted on June 24, 2006 7:02 AM |

June 26, 2006

If wanton murder is essential to the US campaign in Iraq, it's time to leave

6/26/06 Younge, Guardian, If wanton murder is essential to the US campaign in Iraq, it's time to leave

Posted on June 26, 2006 5:23 AM |

June 27, 2006

California Prison System In 'Crisis,' Governor Says

6/27/06 Pomfret, WP, California Prison System In 'Crisis,' Governor Says

Posted on June 27, 2006 7:41 AM |

Should we replace the Human Rights Act?

6/27/06 Independent, Should we replace the Human Rights Act?

Posted on June 27, 2006 7:49 AM |

Eight reasons why we need the Human Rights Act

6/27/06 Independent, Eight reasons why we need the Human Rights Act

Posted on June 27, 2006 7:50 AM |

Pentagon Resists Ban on "Degrading Treatment"

6/26/06 Fisher, IPS, Pentagon Resists Ban on "Degrading Treatment"

Posted on June 27, 2006 7:54 AM |

June 28, 2006

EU members urged to admit to CIA renditions

6/28/06 Gow, Guardian, EU members urged to admit to CIA renditions

Posted on June 28, 2006 5:45 AM |

June 30, 2006

U.S. Troops Accused of Killing Iraq Family

6/30/06 AP, U.S. Troops Accused of Killing Iraq Family

Posted on June 30, 2006 8:21 AM |

Laws to safeguard prisoners of war, civilians and the wounded

6/30/06 Verkaik, Independent, Laws to safeguard prisoners of war, civilians and the wounded

Posted on June 30, 2006 8:34 AM |

July 3, 2006

Legal Experts: Follow Guantanamo Ruling

7/03/06 Yost, AP, Legal Experts: Follow Guantanamo Ruling

Posted on July 3, 2006 6:41 PM |

July 4, 2006

Ex-G.I. Held in 4 Slayings and Rape in Iraq

7/04/06 Cloud & Semple, NYT, Ex-G.I. Held in 4 Slayings and Rape in Iraq

Posted on July 4, 2006 7:24 AM |

July 7, 2006

A Subpoena for Rumsfeld

7/07/06 Vanden Heuvel, Nation, A Subpoena for Rumsfeld

Posted on July 7, 2006 5:57 AM |

Guantanamo inmate tells of worsening conditions

7/07/06 AP, Guantanamo inmate tells of worsening conditions

Posted on July 7, 2006 7:18 AM |

Time to scale down ambitions at the WTO

7/07/06 Basu, Asia Times, Time to scale down ambitions at the WTO

Posted on July 7, 2006 7:20 AM |

July 8, 2006

Justices Tacitly Backed Use of Guantanamo, Bush Says

7/08/06 Stolberg, NYT, Justices Tacitly Backed Use of Guantanamo, Bush Says

Posted on July 8, 2006 5:54 AM |

Signs of Detainees' Planning Alleged

7/08/06 White, WP, Signs of Detainees' Planning Alleged

Posted on July 8, 2006 6:03 AM |

CIA sent me to be tortured in Afghan prison, says Algerian

7/08/06 Taylor, Independent, CIA sent me to be tortured in Afghan prison, says Algerian

Posted on July 8, 2006 6:09 AM |

July 9, 2006

CORRECTED: US Military Charges Five Over Iraq Rape - Murder

7/09/06 Reuters, CORRECTED: US Military Charges Five Over Iraq Rape - Murder

Posted on July 9, 2006 8:01 AM |

Haditha Probe Finds Leadership Negligent

7/09/06 Ricks, WP, Haditha Probe Finds Leadership Negligent

Posted on July 9, 2006 8:07 AM |

What's an Iraqi Life Worth?

7/09/06 Bacevich, WP, What's an Iraqi Life Worth?

Posted on July 9, 2006 8:33 PM |

July 11, 2006

Iraq will ask UN to revoke US troops' immunity

7/11/06 Regan, CSM, Iraq will ask UN to revoke US troops' immunity

Posted on July 11, 2006 6:53 AM |

In Big Shift, U.S. to Follow Geneva Treaty for Detainees

7/11/06 Lewis & O'Neil, NYT, In Big Shift, U.S. to Follow Geneva Treaty for Detainees

Posted on July 11, 2006 7:54 AM |

Minister asks US to honour extradition treaty

7/11/06 McSmith, Independent, Minister asks US to honour extradition treaty

Posted on July 11, 2006 8:05 AM |

July 13, 2006

Administration Prods Congress to Curb the Rights of Detainees

7/14/06 Zernike, NYT, Administration Prods Congress to Curb the Rights of Detainees

Posted on July 13, 2006 11:26 PM |

July 16, 2006

Massacre of Haiti innocents

7/16/06 Lindsay, Observer, Massacre of Haiti innocents

Posted on July 16, 2006 10:53 AM |

July 19, 2006

Int'l Campaign Launched Against U.S. "Torture School"

7/18/06 Capdevila, IPS, Int'l Campaign Launched Against U.S. "Torture School"

Posted on July 19, 2006 6:01 AM |

July 21, 2006

UN warns Hizbullah, Israel of 'war crimes' liability

7/20/06 Regan, CSM, UN warns Hizbullah, Israel of 'war crimes' liability

Posted on July 21, 2006 7:08 AM |

China's mobile death fleet

7/21/06 Bezlova, Asia Times, China's mobile death fleet

Posted on July 21, 2006 9:35 AM |

July 23, 2006

Iraq prisoner abuse 'was routine'

7/23/06 BBC, Iraq prisoner abuse 'was routine'

Posted on July 23, 2006 6:27 AM |

July 24, 2006

Must US allow Guantanamo detainees to attend own trial?

7/24/06 Richey, CSM, Must US allow Guantanamo detainees to attend own trial?

Posted on July 24, 2006 6:52 AM |

July 25, 2006

New questions about US military's 'aggression' in Iraq

7/25/06 Regan, CSM, New questions about US military's 'aggression' in Iraq

Posted on July 25, 2006 7:29 AM |

July 28, 2006

Sergeant Tells of Plot to Kill Iraqi Detainees

7/28/06 Worth, NYT, Sergeant Tells of Plot to Kill Iraqi Detainees

Posted on July 28, 2006 6:18 AM |

Detainee Abuse Charges Feared

7/28/06 Smith, WP, Detainee Abuse Charges Feared

Posted on July 28, 2006 6:25 AM |

On Prosecuting Detainees

7/28/06 Smith, WP, On Prosecuting Detainees Draft Bill Waives Due Process for Enemy Combatants

Posted on July 28, 2006 6:28 AM |

UN body criticises US on rights

7/28/06 BBC, UN body criticises US on rights

Posted on July 28, 2006 6:30 AM |

U.S. Called To Shut Down Secret Prisons

7/28/06 Che, All Headline News, U.S. Called To Shut Down Secret Prisons

Posted on July 28, 2006 6:53 AM |

July 30, 2006

New maximum-security jail to open at Guantanamo Bay

7/30/06 Buncombe, Independent, New maximum-security jail to open at Guantanamo Bay

Posted on July 30, 2006 7:15 AM |

July 31, 2006

Journalists Release Guantanamo Bay Report

7/31/06 Yusufzai, IPS, Journalists Release Guantanamo Bay Report

Posted on July 31, 2006 6:49 AM |

August 1, 2006

Controversial Ex-Head Of Gitmo Retires With Honors

8/01/06 Lee, AHN, Controversial Ex-Head Of Gitmo Retires With Honors

Posted on August 1, 2006 6:06 PM |

August 2, 2006

US troops 'smiled before killing'

8/02/06 BBC, US troops 'smiled before killing'

Posted on August 2, 2006 6:08 PM |

August 3, 2006

Civilians Lose as Fighters Slip Into Fog of War

8/03/06 Tavernise, NYT, Civilians Lose as Fighters Slip Into Fog of War

Posted on August 3, 2006 2:51 AM |

Officers Allegedly Pushed 'Kill Counts'

8/03/06 Daragahi & Barnes, LA Times, Officers Allegedly Pushed 'Kill Counts'

Posted on August 3, 2006 7:37 AM |

August 5, 2006

US troops face 'war crimes' claim

8/05/06 BBC, US troops face 'war crimes' claim

Posted on August 5, 2006 6:21 AM |

China Tightening Control Over Tibet

8/05/06 Fan, WP, China Tightening Control Over Tibet

Posted on August 5, 2006 6:31 AM |

August 6, 2006

Grim testimony at troops' hearing

8/06/06 BBC, Grim testimony at troops' hearing

Posted on August 6, 2006 8:47 AM |

August 7, 2006

Iraqi Medic Describes Carnage

8/07/06 Partlow, WP, Iraqi Medic Describes Carnage

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:14 AM |

Panel Suggests Using Inmates in Drug Trials

8/07/06 Urbina, NYT, Panel Suggests Using Inmates in Drug Trials

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:26 AM |

At detainees' trials, will hearsay be heard?

8/07/06 Richey, CSM, At detainees' trials, will hearsay be heard?

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:28 AM |

August 8, 2006

Brutal US attack on unarmed Afghans captured by photos

8/08/06 Coghlan, Independent, Brutal US attack on unarmed Afghans captured by photos

Posted on August 8, 2006 8:04 AM |

August 12, 2006

Bush Aides Foresee Gains on Eavesdropping and Guantanamo

8/12/06 Rutenberg, NYT, Bush Aides Foresee Gains on Eavesdropping and Guantanamo

Posted on August 12, 2006 7:49 AM |

August 15, 2006

Air strike on Sri Lankan orphanage kills 61 schoolgirls

8/15/06 Huggler, Independent, Air strike on Sri Lankan orphanage kills 61 schoolgirls

Posted on August 15, 2006 6:27 AM |

August 18, 2006

Marines May Have Excised Evidence on 24 Iraqi Deaths

8/18/06 Cloud, NYT, Marines May Have Excised Evidence on 24 Iraqi Deaths

Posted on August 18, 2006 6:58 AM |

August 19, 2006

UN concerned about deteriorating situation in Darfur

8/19/06 People's Daily, UN concerned about deteriorating situation in Darfur

Posted on August 19, 2006 8:30 AM |

Officer Called Haditha Routine

8/19/06 Ricks, WP, Officer Called Haditha Routine

Posted on August 19, 2006 8:33 AM |

August 21, 2006

At Guantanamo, Caught in a Legal Trap

8/21/06 Whitlock, WP, At Guantanamo, Caught in a Legal Trap

Posted on August 21, 2006 6:58 AM |

August 23, 2006

Sudan armies abuse children - UN

8/23/06 BBC, Sudan armies abuse children - UN

Posted on August 23, 2006 7:40 AM |

Amnesty report accuses Israel of war crimes

8/23/06 Fickling, Guardian, Amnesty report accuses Israel of war crimes

Posted on August 23, 2006 7:46 AM |

August 24, 2006

A Right to Food?

8/24/06 Lappe, Nation, A Right to Food?

Posted on August 24, 2006 6:49 AM |

August 25, 2006

Rights Groups Say Military Is Behind Killings in Philippines

8/25/06 Mydans, IHT, Rights Groups Say Military Is Behind Killings in Philippines

Posted on August 25, 2006 8:00 AM |

August 26, 2006

Afghan President Sets Probe Of Killings

8/26/06 Faiez, WP, Afghan President Sets Probe Of Killings

Posted on August 26, 2006 7:19 AM |

August 28, 2006

Homicide Charges Rare in Iraq War

8/28/06 White et al, WP, Homicide Charges Rare in Iraq War

Posted on August 28, 2006 6:45 AM |

August 29, 2006

Former Congolese Warlord Is Charged With Crimes Against Children

8/29/06 Lee, AHN, Former Congolese Warlord Is Charged With Crimes Against Children

Posted on August 29, 2006 6:33 AM |

August 31, 2006

Cluster bombing of Lebanon 'immoral' UN official tells Israel

8/31/06 McCarthy, Guardian, Cluster bombing of Lebanon 'immoral' UN official tells Israel

Posted on August 31, 2006 8:06 AM |

Hearings Begin for Marines Accused of Killing Iraqi

8/31/06 Geis, WP, Hearings Begin for Marines Accused of Killing Iraqi

Posted on August 31, 2006 8:50 AM |

September 5, 2006

Israeli MPs urge full war inquiry

9/05/06 BBC, Israeli MPs urge full war inquiry

Posted on September 5, 2006 7:54 AM |

September 7, 2006

U.S. Won't Block Sale Of Cluster Bombs To Israel

9/07/06 Jones, AHN, U.S. Won't Block Sale Of Cluster Bombs To Israel

Posted on September 7, 2006 9:13 AM |

Bush Yields to Geneva Conventions on Detain

9/07/06 Lobe, IPS, Bush Yields to Geneva Conventions on Detain

Posted on September 7, 2006 9:27 AM |

Health of Burma tribes 'worst in world'

9/07/06 Aglionby, Guardian, Health of Burma tribes 'worst in world'

Posted on September 7, 2006 9:28 AM |

US transfers 14 terror suspects to Guantanamo in change of policy

9/07/06 Cornwell, Independent, US transfers 14 terror suspects to Guantanamo in change of policy

Posted on September 7, 2006 9:29 AM |

Bush Says Detainees Will Be Tried

9/07/06 Smith & Fletcher, WP, Bush Says Detainees Will Be Tried

Posted on September 7, 2006 9:32 AM |

Use of Secret Jails Draws Mixed Reaction

9/07/06 AP, Use of Secret Jails Draws Mixed Reaction

Posted on September 7, 2006 9:34 AM |

Plan for Tribunals Would Hew to the First Series

9/07/06 Zernike & Lewis, NYT, Plan for Tribunals Would Hew to the First Series

Posted on September 7, 2006 9:36 AM |

September 8, 2006

Lawyers and G.O.P. Chiefs Resist Proposal on Tribunal

9/08/06 Zernike, NYT, Lawyers and G.O.P. Chiefs Resist Proposal on Tribunal

Posted on September 8, 2006 5:52 AM |

September 10, 2006

At a Secret Interrogation, Dispute Flared Over Tactics

9/10/06 Johnson, NYT, At a Secret Interrogation, Dispute Flared Over Tactics

Posted on September 10, 2006 6:52 AM |

Investigation: The CIA's secret prisons

9/10/06 Cornwell, Independent, Investigation: The CIA's secret prisons

Posted on September 10, 2006 7:12 AM |

Bill Would Ease CIA Interrogation Limits

9/10/06 Flaherty, ABC, Bill Would Ease CIA Interrogation Limits

Posted on September 10, 2006 7:21 AM |

September 12, 2006

White House Gains Concessions in Senate Measure on Tribunals

9/12/06 Smith, WP, White House Gains Concessions in Senate Measure on Tribunals

Posted on September 12, 2006 4:17 AM |

Is the CIA still holding secret detainees?

9/12/06 Regan, CSM, Is the CIA still holding secret detainees?

Posted on September 12, 2006 7:12 AM |

September 13, 2006

Cheney, Senators Discuss Detainees

9/13/06 Babington, WP, Cheney, Senators Discuss Detainees

Posted on September 13, 2006 7:07 AM |

September 15, 2006

'Alternative' CIA tactics complicate Padilla case

9/15/06 Richey, CSM, 'Alternative' CIA tactics complicate Padilla case

Posted on September 15, 2006 7:40 AM |

September 18, 2006

US Resorting to 'Collective Punishment' in Iraq

9/18/06 Jamail, IPS, US Resorting to 'Collective Punishment' in Iraq

Posted on September 18, 2006 6:00 AM |

World marches to save Darfur

9/18/06 Bloomberg, Independent, World marches to save Darfur

Posted on September 18, 2006 8:19 PM |

September 21, 2006

Measures Seek to Restrict Detainees' Access to Courts

9/21/06 Lewis & Zernike, NYT, Measures Seek to Restrict Detainees' Access to Courts

Posted on September 21, 2006 6:36 AM |

At the UN, Bush Cites Human Rights Declaration

9/19/06 Nation, At the UN, Bush Cites Human Rights Declaration

Posted on September 21, 2006 6:37 AM |

House Panel Supports Tribunal Plan, 20 to 19

9/21/06 Babington, WP, House Panel Supports Tribunal Plan, 20 to 19

Posted on September 21, 2006 6:38 AM |

September 22, 2006

Top CIA Expert Slams Bush Anti-Terror Actions

9/22/06 Lobe, IPS, Top CIA Expert Slams Bush Anti-Terror Actions

Posted on September 22, 2006 6:04 AM |

Bush Gets His Way

9/22/06 Froomkin, WP, Bush Gets His Way

Posted on September 22, 2006 6:04 AM |

Fate of Some CIA Detainees Still Unknown

9/22/06 Stockman, Boston Globe, Fate of Some CIA Detainees Still Unknown

Posted on September 22, 2006 6:43 AM |

The Pro-Torture Pact

9/22/06 Berman, Nation, The Pro-Torture Pact

Posted on September 22, 2006 6:46 AM |

Senate Vote Advances President's Effort to Kill War Crimes Act

9/22/06 Brecher & Smith, Nation, Senate Vote Advances President's Effort to Kill War Crimes Act

Posted on September 22, 2006 6:47 AM |

Lost in a Bermuda Triangle of Injustice

9/23/06 Englehardt, TomDispatch, Lost in a Bermuda Triangle of Injustice

Posted on September 22, 2006 7:06 AM |

September 23, 2006

The Man Who Has Been to America: One Guantanamo detainee's story

9/23/06 Funk, MoJo, The Man Who Has Been to America: One Guantanamo detainee's story

Posted on September 23, 2006 6:44 AM |

Detainee Deal Comes With Contradictions

9/23/06 Liptak, NYT, Detainee Deal Comes With Contradictions

Posted on September 23, 2006 6:45 AM |

Time running out for Darfur - US

9/23/06 BBC, Time running out for Darfur - US

Posted on September 23, 2006 6:58 AM |

Groups Denounce Deal on Detainee Rights

9/23/06 Lobe, IPS, Groups Denounce Deal on Detainee Rights

Posted on September 23, 2006 7:41 AM |

September 24, 2006

Darfur: Three years of carnage; 200,000 dead; 2.5 million displaced; one question

9/24/06 Usborne, Independent, Darfur: Three years of carnage; 200,000 dead; 2.5 million displaced; one question

Posted on September 24, 2006 8:15 AM |

September 27, 2006

A last hurdle for bill on detainees: access to US court

9/27/06 Chaddock, CSM, A last hurdle for bill on detainees: access to US court

Posted on September 27, 2006 5:53 AM |

Geldof warns major powers over Darfur

9/27/06 Tapsfield, Independent, Geldof warns major powers over Darfur

Posted on September 27, 2006 5:56 AM |

September 30, 2006

Marwahin, 15 July 2006: The anatomy of a massacre

9/30/06 Fisk, Independent, Marwahin, 15 July 2006: The anatomy of a massacre

Posted on September 30, 2006 7:48 AM |

October 1, 2006

Detainee Memo Created Divide in White House

10/01/06 Golden, NYT, Detainee Memo Created Divide in White House

Posted on October 1, 2006 5:16 AM |

October 8, 2006

US Marines 'murdered innocent Iraqi out of frustration'

10/08/06 Gumbel, Independent, US Marines 'murdered innocent Iraqi out of frustration'

Posted on October 8, 2006 6:27 AM |

October 11, 2006

11,000 Child Soldiers Abandoned in DR Congo: Amnesty

10/11/06 AFP, 11,000 Child Soldiers Abandoned in DR Congo: Amnesty

Posted on October 11, 2006 12:19 PM |

October 13, 2006

US rejects UK Guantanamo comments

10/13/06 BBC, US rejects UK Guantanamo comments

Posted on October 13, 2006 8:11 AM |

Red Cross Meets With 14 Moved to Guantanamo Bay

10/13/06 White, WP, Red Cross Meets With 14 Moved to Guantanamo Bay

Posted on October 13, 2006 8:38 AM |

U.S marines accused of murdering ITN journalist

10/13/06 This Is London, U.S marines accused of murdering ITN journalist

Posted on October 13, 2006 10:02 AM |

October 14, 2006

Coerced Confession Traps Detainee, Lawyers Say

10/14/06 Leonnig, WP, Coerced Confession Traps Detainee, Lawyers Say

Posted on October 14, 2006 6:26 AM |

'Guantanamo abuse boasts' probed

10/14/06 BBC, 'Guantanamo abuse boasts' probed

Posted on October 14, 2006 6:51 AM |

November 3, 2006

98 Percent of Cluster Bomb Victims are Civilians

11/03/06 de Ron, IPS, 98 Percent of Cluster Bomb Victims are Civilians

Posted on November 3, 2006 7:54 AM |

November 5, 2006

Benn calls for cluster bomb ban

11/05/06 BC, Benn calls for cluster bomb ban

Posted on November 5, 2006 6:59 AM |

Victims of Nazi 'baby farms' tell their story

11/05/06 Eddy, Independent, Victims of Nazi 'baby farms' tell their story

Posted on November 5, 2006 7:04 AM |

French accused of complicity in genocide that killed a million in Rwanda

11/05/06 Malvern, Independent, French accused of complicity in genocide that killed a million in Rwanda

Posted on November 5, 2006 7:06 AM |

November 7, 2006

UN Calls for Immediate Freeze on Use of Cluster Bombs

11/07/06 AFP, UN Calls for Immediate Freeze on Use of Cluster Bombs

Posted on November 7, 2006 11:44 AM |

November 14, 2006

CIA Acknowledges Two Interrogation Memos: Papers Called Too Sensitive for Release

11/14/06 Eggen, WP, CIA Acknowledges Two Interrogation Memos: Papers Called Too Sensitive for Release

Posted on November 14, 2006 8:04 AM |

November 17, 2006

Iraqi Locals Accuse U.S. of Massacre in Ramadi

11/17/06 Jamail & al Fadhily, IPS, Iraqi Locals Accuse U.S. of Massacre in Ramadi

Posted on November 17, 2006 7:55 AM |

Sudan closing off Darfur to outside world

11/17/06 Houreld, CSM, Sudan closing off Darfur to outside world

Posted on November 17, 2006 8:37 AM |

November 18, 2006

Military Plans to Build Compound for Trials

11/18/06 AP, Military Plans to Build Compound for Trials

Posted on November 18, 2006 8:24 AM |

November 21, 2006

King of Nepal faces 'punishment' over killing of protesters

11/21/06 Huggler, Independent, King of Nepal faces 'punishment' over killing of protesters

Posted on November 21, 2006 7:10 AM |

November 26, 2006

Pinochet 'takes responsibility'

11/25/06 BBC, Pinochet 'takes responsibility'

Posted on November 26, 2006 8:49 AM |

Behind the assassins, the grim truth of Putin's Russia

11/26/06 Leader, Guardian, Behind the assassins, the grim truth of Putin's Russia

Posted on November 26, 2006 9:04 AM |

December 9, 2006

New Guantanamo prison condemned

12/09/06 Al Jazeera, New Guantanamo prison condemned

Posted on December 9, 2006 8:01 AM |

December 11, 2006

A Chilean Dictator's Dark Legacy

12/11/06 Reel, WP, A Chilean Dictator's Dark Legacy

Posted on December 11, 2006 9:46 PM |

December 12, 2006

Mengistu found guilty of genocide

12/12/06 BBC, Mengistu found guilty of genocide

Posted on December 12, 2006 8:16 AM |

December 14, 2006

Gunmen seize Haiti schoolchildren

12/14/06 BBC, Gunmen seize Haiti schoolchildren

Posted on December 14, 2006 11:04 AM |

Execution of Florida Inmate Takes 34 Minutes

12/14/06 Word, AP, Execution of Florida Inmate Takes 34 Minutes

Posted on December 14, 2006 11:09 AM |

'04 Pentagon Report Cited Detention Concerns

12/14/06 Leonnig, WP, '04 Pentagon Report Cited Detention Concerns

Posted on December 14, 2006 12:13 PM |

Israel's Court Upholds Military's Right to Assassinate

12/14/06 WIlson, WP, Israel's Court Upholds Military's Right to Assassinate

Posted on December 14, 2006 12:19 PM |

December 15, 2006

India's shame

12/15/06 Roy, Guardian, India's shame

Posted on December 15, 2006 7:38 AM |

December 16, 2006

Military Taking a Tougher Line With Detainees

12/16/06 Golden, NYT, Military Taking a Tougher Line With Detainees

Posted on December 16, 2006 7:33 AM |

December 17, 2006

Iraqi justice strains under weight of war

12/17/06 Moss, IHT, Iraqi justice strains under weight of war

Posted on December 17, 2006 7:45 AM |

December 22, 2006

'Atrocity' cases test US military justice

12/22/06 Knickerbocker, CSM, 'Atrocity' cases test US military justice

Posted on December 22, 2006 8:47 AM |

December 25, 2006

In Letter, Pinochet Called Abuses in Chile 'Necessary'

12/25/06 Gallardo, WP, In Letter, Pinochet Called Abuses in Chile 'Necessary'

Posted on December 25, 2006 7:40 AM |

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