September 29, 2010
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National Security Archive Update, September 29, 2010: THE UNITED STATES VS. RITO ALEJO DEL RIO
The U.S. ambassador to Colombia reported in 1998 that the “systematic arming and equipping of aggressive regional paramilitaries” was “pivotal” to the military success of Gen. Rito Alejo del Río Rojas, now on trial for murder and collaboration with paramilitary death squads while commander of a key army unit in northern Colombia. Continue reading
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Indian farmers protest colonial practices of land acquisition
Thousands of farmers in India are against the government’s plans to build a new highway. With two-thirds of the country’s population dependent on agriculture, land acquisition turns out to be a sensitive issue. Continue reading
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Economism rules ok! By William Bowles
Currently, the only effective force in the country that can mount any kind of opposition to the attacks on our social capital is a much defanged trade union movement. But what are the chances of the organized labour movement leading a successful opposition to this, most likely the last gasp of a bankrupt capitalism before… Continue reading
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Tony Blair ‘knew of torture claims eight years ago’: His handwritten note was on secret letter By Jack Doyle
Tony Blair knew about allegations that British nationals held in U.S. custody were being tortured just months into the War on Terror, it was claimed last night. A previously secret document carries notes apparently in Mr Blair’s handwriting which refer to claims that detainees were being ill-treated. Continue reading
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FBI Raids Activists’ Homes in Sinister COINTELPRO Replay By Tom Burghardt
In a replay of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s infamous COINTELPRO operations targeting the left during the 1960s and ’70s, America’s political police launched raids on the homes of antiwar and solidarity activists. Heavily-armed SWAT teams smashed down doors and agents armed with search warrants carried out simultaneous raids in Minneapolis and Chicago early morning… Continue reading
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Information Clearing House Newsletter 28 September, 2010: Will They Raid My Home For Writing This?
28 September, 2010 — ICH UN Fact-Finding Mission Says Israelis “Executed” US Citizen Furkan Dogan: By Gareth Porter Dogan had apparently been “lying on the deck in a conscious or semi-conscious, state for some time” before being shot in his face. www.informationclearinghouse.info/article26470.htm Sitting on the Evidence: Obama Administration Silent on Israeli Murder of 19-Year-Old American Continue reading
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VTJP Palestine/Israel Newslinks 28 September, 2010: Israel’s Political Firewall against the Truth
28 September, 2010 — VTJP News International Middle East Media Center Artery Of Life 5 Arrives in Istanbul IMEMC – 28 Sep 2010 – Wednesday September 29, 2010 – 02:29, The Artery Of Live 5 solidarity flotilla heading to the Gaza Strip arrived on Tuesday in Istanbul and its activists held a press conference at Continue reading
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South Africa’s Israel boycott By Ronnie Kasrils
The campaign for boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel has now launched in South Africa. Trade unions in South Africa have publicly committed their support; most notably with the action by South African Transport and Allied Workers Union dockworkers early last year to refuse offloading Israeli goods at Durban harbour – a commitment that was… Continue reading
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Seven deadly myths
28 September, 2010 — Seven Deadly Myths “When the truth is replaced by silence, the silence is a lie.” – Yevgeny Yevtushenko, Soviet dissident Please support Seven Deadly Myths and Donate today! Continue reading
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Avigdor Lieberman takes settlement policy to its logical conclusion By Jesse Bacon
Lost in the debate over the settlement phase is its real purpose, to claim Palestinian land for Israel. Even its hardcore defenders like Avigdor Lieberman, know there will come a time when that has reached its end, when all available Palestinian land has been taken, and all Palestinians capable of being forced to leave will… Continue reading
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Jewish Gaza-bound activists say IDF used excessive force in naval raid
Israel Defense Forces soldiers used excessive force while taking over a Gaza-bound aid ship organized by Jewish and Israeli activists, the boat’s passengers said Tuesday, countering the military’s official version claiming that the takeover had been uneventful. Continue reading
The New Dark Age 