Wounds of War

The Pentagon Refuses Responsibility for the Lives They’ve Ruined

Nick Turse / TomDispatch May 26, 2024 Over the decades, the DoD has been responsible for the deaths of scores of civilians, but compensating those harmed has never been a serious priority. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

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Palestinian Civilian Crisis

Peter Kuper Feb 19, 2024 Dig deeper

Blast at Afghan Mosque Kills 62 at Prayer

RAHIM FAIEZ / The Associated Press Oct 18, 2019 The violence comes a day after a United Nations report said that Afghan civilians are dying in record numbers in the country's increasingly brutal war. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Mission Accomplished’ in Syria, Trump Declares on Twitter

ROBERT BURNS, JILL COLVIN and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Apr 14, 2018 But Syrian allies Russia and Iran call the use of force by Western allies a "military crime" and "act of aggression" with the potential to worsen a humanitarian crisis. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

U.N. Official Calls for 30-Day Syria Cease-Fire

The Associated Press Feb 8, 2018 Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia reacts by saying a humanitarian cease-fire is "not realistic" because "the terrorists" are keeping up attacks. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

More Warfare, Bombing, Deaths in Trump’s First Year

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Jan 26, 2018 The American public’s lack of attention to the president’s violent and dangerous foreign policy helps explain our ongoing wars. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Taliban Siege on Afghan Hotel Ends After 13 Hours; 18 Dead

RAHIM FAIEZ / The Associated Press Jan 21, 2018 The extremist Islamic group claims responsibility for the attack at the heavily guarded luxury hotel, almost six years after a similar strike. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Battle Rages at Kabul Hotel—Gunmen Kill 5 Civilians

The Associated Press Jan 20, 2018 The bodies of four attackers have been recovered as security forces struggle to clear the landmark hotel in Afghanistan. No group has claimed responsibility for the assault yet. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Friendly Fire

Signe Wilkinson / Truthdig Apr 17, 2017 Dig deeper

Jeremy Scahill Rips Media’s ‘Atrocious’ Syria Coverage, Calls for Transparency From Military Experts

Staff / Truthdig Apr 11, 2017 The founding editor of The Intercept appeared on CNN's "Reliable Sources" and criticized journalist Fareed Zakaria, as well as retired generals and colonels who may profit from war. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Will Finally Release Information on Civilians Killed by Drone Strikes — Will It Be Accurate?

Staff / Truthdig Jul 1, 2016 The administration is reportedly prepared to disclose that 100 civilians have been killed in the strikes, but critics argue that the number is much higher. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Shades of Gaza in Ukraine?

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Aug 30, 2014 At the risk of grossly oversimplifying two very different conflicts, read this New York Times summary of a U.N. human rights report on the fighting in Ukraine and tell us it doesn't sound familiar. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )