War Crimes
US-NATO war crimes in Libya
By Barry Grey, January 23, 2012
A report released last week by Middle East human rights groups presents extensive evidence of war crimes carried out in Libya by the United States, NATO and their proxy “rebel” forces.
Human rights groups charge NATO with war crimes in Libya
By Bill Van Auken, January 21, 2012
There is strong evidence that NATO carried out war crimes in its eight-month war for regime-change in Libya, according to a report released Thursday by Middle East human rights groups.
Presiding officer calls for Bradley Manning to face court-martial
By James Brewer, January 14, 2012
Following a seven-day hearing held last month, the presiding officer has recommended that Army Pfc. Bradley Manning face a general court-martial.
Lawsuit demands that Obama administration release Guantanamo torture tapes
By Tom Carter, January 12, 2012
The videotapes sought by the Center for Constitutional Rights constitute important evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
TNA drops opposition to Sri Lankan war crimes whitewash
By Wije Dias, January 9, 2012
Having initially rejected the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission report, the Tamil party has effectively withdrawn its call for an international inquiry.
Sri Lankan commission whitewashes war crimes
By Wije Dias, December 29, 2011
The LLRC report is designed to deflect international pressure over war crimes and human rights abuses by the military during the country’s protracted civil war.
Manning prosecution lays basis for terror charge against WikiLeaks founder Assange
By Naomi Spencer, December 24, 2011
The pre-trial proceedings against Army Private Bradley Manning at Fort Meade, Maryland concluded Thursday after less than a week of hearings. Manning is charged with leaking hundreds of thousands of classified documents, including evidence of US war crimes, to WikiLeaks.
Army sergeant convicted as ringleader of Afghan war crimes
By Patrick Martin, November 12, 2011
Staff Sgt. Calvin Gibbs is the highest-ranking soldier convicted of the murder of three Afghan civilians and cutting off body parts as trophies.
NATO and anti-Gaddafi forces in Libya step up bombardment of Sirte
By Patrick O’Connor, October 10, 2011
The crisis in Sirte underscores the grotesque nature of the claims made by the NATO powers and their political cheerleaders that the war on Libya was a “humanitarian” intervention.
Sri Lankan defence report whitewashes war crimes
By Wasantha Rupasinghe, August 16, 2011
Far from being a comprehensive refutation, the paucity of the defence ministry report demonstrates that the government has no answer to the evidence that it is responsible for horrific war crimes.
Australian government moves to confiscate book royalties from former Guantánamo prisoner
By Richard Phillips, July 29, 2011
The Labor government has begun legal action to seize all proceeds from David Hicks’s book Guantanamo: My Journey.
Sri Lankan media voices concerns about Rajapakse’s pro-China orientation
By Saman Gunadasa, July 19, 2011
The commentary reflects the deepening dilemma posed to ruling elites throughout Asia by the economic rise of China, and the relative decline of the US.
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