Last Week the United States State Department released its annual report on Human Rights practices in Iraq, completely ignoring US violations and how the US created the current circumstances leading to the violations they criticize. As with most reports of their kind, the 59 page report leaves out US involvement and context which may incriminate Read More…
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U.S. Pullout Of Yemen War Would Send “A Wrong Message”: State Department
The White House and State Department have reaffirmed the US commitment to its lead military role in executing the Saudi coalition war on Yemen. This despite mounting civilian deaths numbering tens of thousands, devastating famine and food shortage, a cholera epidemic — all factors behind what the U.N. has dubbed “the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.” In comments on Sunday Read More…
State Dept: Military Option Remains On The Table Against Iran
In the course of reiterating allegations that Iran is sending small arms and drones to its allies abroad, the US State Department also issued a threat to attack Iran. They warned the US “will not hesitate to use military force” and that the option remains open for Iran. The US has been threatening to attack Read More…
One Year After Calling Idlib “Al Qaeda’s Largest Safe Haven Since 9/11,” The US Govt Is Trying To Save It
Since last year, Al Qaeda’s presence in Idlib has only grown, as Al Qaeda affiliates in other parts of Syria were evacuated to Idlib province as part of several deals negotiated with the Syrian Arab Army that resulted in the surrender of then-rebel-held territories to the Syrian government. WASHINGTON – As the Syrian government and its Read More…
The Truth About Idlib In The State Department’s Own Words
On Friday Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued a statement ahead of the imminent Syrian government and Russian campaign to liberate Idlib from jihadist control. Pompeo said via Twitter: “The 3 million Syrians, who have already been forced out of their homes and are now in Idlib, will suffer from this aggression. Not good. The world Read More…
Watch Reporters Slam US For Refusing To Condemn Saudi-US Airstrike On Yemen School Bus In Live Briefing
Just as expected, State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert refused to condemn Thursday’s coalition airstrike on a school bus in Yemen, which left as many as 50 people dead and 63 injured — the vast majority of which were children. As we reported previously, Saudi-US/UK coalition jets scored a direct hit on the school bus packed with children as it drove through a crowded market Read More…