It is commonly known that when a ship is sinking, the crew does not board the lifeboats before the passengers. Most noble of all is when the captain and crew go down with the ship. Then with what level of ignobility should we assess the so-called “Syrian Civil Defense” more commonly referred to as the Read More…
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US-Backed Saudi Airstrikes On UNICEF Water Facility In Yemen Compounds Cholera Risk
The U.S. backed Saudi-led coalition has repeatedly, systematically and deliberately attacked water and sewage treatment infrastructure in Yemen since it began its military campaign against the country in 2015. SAADA, YEMEN — Four Saudi warplanes launched airstrikes against the UNICEF-funded al Asayed Water Network, destroying water pumps, an electric generator, a nearby solar energy system, and Read More…
US Refused Visa To Palestinian Officials Speaking At UN Meeting
Six Palestinian officials who were scheduled to give a presentation at the UN office in New York have been denied visas by the US without any explanation. The officials were due to attend a high-level meeting on development last week to present a report on Palestinian implementation of UN goals for 2030. In their absence, Read More…
Israel Downs Syrian Jet Targeting Israeli-Backed Rebels In The Golan Heights
Any effort made by Israel to halt the Syrian advance may have come too late, as reports have surfaced that rebels in the area have already announced their intention to surrender to Syrian forces. GOLAN HEIGHTS — Israel’s military has reported that it used two U.S.-made Patriot missiles to shoot down a Syrian Sukhoi fighter jet on Read More…
More Shocking Details Emerge Of White Helmets Evacuation From Syria
Since the overnight Saturday and into early Sunday joint Israeli-UN operation which successfully evacuated White Helmets members and their families from southwest Syria at the request of the US and European governments, new details and footage have emerged. First, what we find most striking and woefully under-reported in international media is that the fact that armed groups immediately Read More…
US Airstrikes Rise In Afghanistan As US Airstrikes Decline In Iraq And Syria
New data from US Air Force Central Command once again confirms a trend of escalating US airstrikes against targets inside Afghanistan. The data shows 2,911 munitions have been dropped in Afghanistan so far in 2018. That’s a lot. The 2,911 is not only a substantial increase from this time in 2017, but also would be higher Read More…