Amnesty Calls For Probe Of UAE Forces Torturing Detainees At Secret Prisons In Yemen

Amnesty International on Thursday accused members of the United Arab Emirates armed forces and allied Yemeni fighters of torturing and abusing detainees in a network of secret prisons across southern Yemen. The human rights group said in the report that scores of men had been “forcibly disappeared” and subjected to systematic torture and ill treatment by UAE Read More…

With Pompeo Visit, US Seeks New Justification For Ongoing Presence In Afghanistan

Mike Pompeo’s remarks during a recent trip to Afghanistan suggest the promotion peace talks with the Taliban disguise a Qnew approach, one which is set to formalize the U.S.’ nearly two-decades-long occupation of the country. KABUL – During an unannounced visit to Afghanistan on Monday, a brief speech by Mike Pompeo betrayed what appears to be Read More…

Human Rights Violations By Saudi-Coalition Mercenaries Spark Mass Mobilization Of Volunteer Fighters To Yemen’s Southwest

The Saudi-led coalition, unable to secure control of the strategic port city of Hodeida, has recently flooded the cities and towns surrounding Hodeida with foreign and indigenous mercenaries, hoping to bring the port city to its knees by taking control of the surrounding region. Backil al-Shimi is one of the thousands of Yemenis from the Read More…

Globalists Are Telling Us Exactly What Disasters They’re Planning For The Economy

Years ago when analysts used the term “globalist,” there was an immediate recognition among liberty advocates as to who they were referring. This was back when the movement for small government, the non-aggression principle and true free markets was small but growing. These days, it’s difficult to gauge how many liberty groups there are or Read More…

As World Rejoices Over Rescue Of Thai Boys, Yemen’s Kids Are Forgotten

If the world can unite so overwhelmingly for 12 boys in Thailand, why can’t it unite for millions of Yemen’s dying children? Thanks to a major international effort, a Thai youth soccer team has been successfully rescued from the cave where it has been trapped for nearly 15 days. The boys’ plight and the efforts Read More…

Report: IDF Censorship Of Israeli Press Averages One Redaction Every Four Hours

A recent report found that over the course of the past year, 271 articles were prohibited by Israel’s military censor and an additional 2,358 were partially or fully redacted. TEL AVIV – In the “only democracy” in the Middle East, military censors are working overtime to control the content of reporting and keep certain stories hidden Read More…