Oakland Cops Press Assault on Protesters Through the Night

Staff / Truthdig Oct 26, 2011 Oakland police repeatedly fired tear gas and what appeared to be flash-bang grenades at Occupy Oakland protesters trying to retake their camp Tuesday night Police deny using flash-bangs, accusing protesters of throwing fireworks However, local news footage contradicts that claim Updated (more)Oakland police repeatedly fired tear gas and what appeared to be flash-bang grenades at Occupy Oakland protesters trying to retake their camp Tuesday night (more). Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

EU Slaps a Ban on Syrian Oil

Staff / Truthdig Sep 3, 2011 The European Union announced Saturday that it is banning purchases of Syrian oil, a first for Europe, which had thus far avoided targeting Syrian industry as a method to stem the government violence there. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Syrian Official Resigns in Protest of Assad’s ‘Savage’ Regime

Staff / Truthdig Sep 2, 2011 The attorney general of the Syrian province Hama resigned in a video posted online by activists Thursday in protest of President Bashar al-Assad's violent response to peaceful protesters. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

China on U.S. Human Rights Scolding: Look Who’s Talking

Staff / Truthdig Apr 11, 2011 The US and China are bickering again over human rights after the U condemned the arrest of Chinese dissidents Beijing dismissed Washington's latest criticism and said the U is beset by violence, racism and torture and thus has no authority to condemn the actions of other governments Above, Ai Weiwei, a jailed activist . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Canada’s Olympic Crackdown

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Dec 2, 2009 Going to Canada? You may be detained at the border and interrogated. I was, last week. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Iran Covers Up Deaths and Threatens West

Staff / Truthdig Jul 16, 2009 In Iran, it is estimated that hundreds more people than Iranian officials have admitted have died in the heavy military crackdowns on election protesters. Meanwhile, President Ahmadinejad has promised to do more cracking down, this time on the West, stating "this nation will strike you in the face so hard you will lose your way home." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Comes Closer to Meddling

Staff / Truthdig Jun 24, 2009 The president reiterated Tuesday that he has no intention of "interfering with Iran's affairs," but he also dialed up his criticism of the regime's crackdown from "it is of concern to me" to "I strongly condemn these unjust actions." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Iraq Death Toll Spikes in April

Staff / Truthdig May 2, 2008 April was the cruelest month in seven months in terms of the numbers of both civilians and US troops who lost their lives in Iraq A spate of deadly bombings on Wednesday killed four U soldiers, bringing the monthlong total of American dead to 50, and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's crackdown on Shiite followers of Moqtada al-Sadr made for more intense violence, particularly in Basra and Sadr City, which contributed to a reported 969 Iraqi civilian deaths. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Sadr Warns of ‘Open War’

Staff / Truthdig Apr 20, 2008 Muslim cleric Moqtada al-Sadr issued a strong warning to the Iraqi government Saturday, claiming that he and his supporters will "declare a war until liberation" if a crackdown against his Mahdi Army continues. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dalai Lama Shows Support for Olympics

Staff / Truthdig Apr 10, 2008 Speaking from Japan, the Dalai Lama told reporters that he has supported the Beijing Olympics "right from the beginning," but that protesters have a right to voice themselves. His government in exile, however, released a statement in opposition to the demonstrations that have followed the Olympic torch. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Kidnappers Free Baghdad Security Spokesman

Staff / Truthdig Apr 1, 2008 Iraq's civilian spokesman for Baghdad security was released from captivity Monday. Professor Tahseen al-Sheikhli, who was kidnapped a few days ago, was found unharmed, except for his ego. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Tibet Official Denies Shootings

Staff / Truthdig Mar 17, 2008 The governor of Tibet has denied reports that Chinese security forces fired on the civilians and monks who have been demonstrating in the capital city of Lhasa and neighboring provinces. Opposition leaders say 80 or more protesters have been killed and witnesses have reported Chinese soldiers shooting at monks. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )