October 6, 2019
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Boris Johnson’s Arcuri scandal deepens
On the 3rd October, a media bidding war was underway for the exclusive rights to a tell-all interview with the US businesswoman at the centre of a conflict of interest row involving Boris Johnson. Continue reading
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The U.S. Led Coup Attempt In Iraq May Further Weaken That Country
The current unrest in Iraq began a week ago after a prominent general was removed from his post Continue reading
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Canadian Imperialism in Haiti in the Spotlight by Yves Engler
Sustained committed activism is unraveling the dominant media’;s shameful blackout of Canadian imperialism in Haiti. But, the bias against putting Canadian policy in a negative light is such that small breakthroughs require tremendous effort. Continue reading
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Ecuador News Links 6 October 2019
6 October 2019 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so check back State of emergency declared in Ecuador amid mass protests https://williambowles.info/2019/10/06/state-of-emergency-declared-in-ecuador-amid-mass-protests/ Network in Defense of Humanity Alert to the International Community on the State of Emergency in Ecuador https://libya360.wordpress.com/2019/10/05/network-in-defense-of-humanity-alert-to-the-international-community-on-the-state-of-emergency-in-ecuador/ Continue reading
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OPCW: A Site of Struggle for Impartiality, Independence and International Legitimacy in War Crimes Investigations
The use of chemical weapons is a war crime. The Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) – signed by almost every nation[1] – aims to expunge their use from the face of our planet. Charged with implementing the Convention is the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). Part of its task is to investigate such… Continue reading
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Network in Defense of Humanity Alert to the International Community on the State of Emergency in Ecuador
The Network of Intellectuals, Artists and Social Movements in Defense of Humanity alerts the international community, in particular international bodies and defenders of rights and democracy, about the serious violation of human and collective rights that is evident in Ecuador, after the declaration of a state of emergency for a period of 60 days, by… Continue reading
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State of emergency declared in Ecuador amid mass protests
Thousands mobilized today across Ecuador in rejection of the new set of neoliberal economic measures announced by Lenin Moreno on Tuesday, 277 were detained Continue reading
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People’s insurrection against government continues in Haiti
Amid a fuel shortage crisis and continuing corruption allegations, the popular classes in Haiti have been on the streets daily to demand the resignation of President Jovenel Moïse Continue reading
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WATCH: Udo Ulfkotte – Bought Journalists
In 2014, the German journalist and writer Udo Ulfkotte published a book that created a big stir, describing how the journalistic profession is thoroughly corrupt and infiltrated by intelligence services. Continue reading