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Facing the Horror of Syria Using Alternatives to War

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Aug 29, 2014 To begin to tackle the problem of Syria, what matters more than who exactly is being killed is who is doing the killing. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Navi Pillay

BLANK Aug 10, 2014 The UN human rights commissioner's response to an effort by US lawmakers to smear an investigation of potential Israeli war crimes affirms her role as a major "voice of the victim everywhere"The U lawmakers to smear an investigation of potential Israeli war crimes affirms her role as a "voice of the victim everywhere". Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

U.N.: Israel’s Military Action in Gaza May Amount to War Crimes

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jul 24, 2014 In international law, Israel’s pretext for indiscriminate bombing -- that Hamas hides out among noncombatants -- is unacceptable. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Why America Continues to Back Israel While Some Other Countries Call for Boycotts

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jul 23, 2014 The U.S. government wasn't always Israel's strongest ally, but as political figures in countries such as Norway call for a boycott of Israeli goods to protest the Gaza operation, our politicians almost unanimously continue their unfailing support. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘We Need’ People Like Edward Snowden, U.N. Human Rights Commissioner Says

Staff / Truthdig Jul 17, 2014 U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay said in a news conference Wednesday that Edward Snowden is a defender of human rights and should not be prosecuted. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )