Kamin Mohammadi / TruthdigDec 7, 2022
In the towns of Kurdistan, the regime’s security forces not only use bullets and gas in the streets, but shoot people inside their homes and cars. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )
The Associated PressJan 5, 2020
The resolution is backed by most Shiite members of parliament;
many Sunni and Kurdish legislators apparently are opposed. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / TruthdigNov 7, 2019
Russian Member of Parliament Alexander Vershin recalls that the Nazi leader launched invasions with the same goal as the U.S. president. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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Chris Hedges / TruthdigNov 4, 2019
The deep state, which is orchestrating the impeachment of Donald Trump, is the most ominous threat to democracy. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
Maj. Danny Sjursen / TruthdigOct 25, 2019
Not that the president’s actions are bound to line up with his words, but many of his words were worth heeding. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
BASSEM MROUE / The Associated PressOct 24, 2019
The clashes, in which some were killed, highlight the risks of violence as fighters, including Kurds, jostle for position in the border zone. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
SUZAN FRASER and VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV / The Associated PressOct 22, 2019
The two powers announce an agreement to jointly patrol almost the entire northeastern Syrian border after the withdrawal of Kurdish fighters. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
LOLITA C. BALDOR / The Associated PressOct 21, 2019
Defense Secretary Esper says the plan is still in the discussion phase and is designed to give the president "maneuver room." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Gregory Shupak / FAIROct 21, 2019
Coverage of Donald Trump's "withdrawal" reveals just how deeply our political press is invested in U.S. hegemony across the Middle East. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
Chris Hedges / TruthdigOct 21, 2019
Donald Trump’s betrayal of our allies in northern Syria is part of a pattern by nation-states that have used the Kurds and abandoned them. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
LOLITA C. BALDOR / The Associated PressOct 20, 2019
The United States will continue Mideast operations against Islamic State, according to plans outlined by Defense Secretary Mark Esper. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J.S. Davies / Independent Media InstituteOct 18, 2019
If the president is truly committed to bringing our troops home, why has he increased their presence across the Greater Middle East? Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
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