The Dictatorship That Cried Wolf

Staff / Truthdig May 12, 2010 Egypt has officially been in a state of emergency since 1981, allowing the government extraordinary powers such as the ability to arrest and detain someone forever for no reason. The Egyptian government has just extended the emergency powers for two years, using Guantanamo and the Patriot Act as political cover. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Salvador Flood Toll Tops 120

Staff / Truthdig Nov 8, 2009 Severe flooding has killed at least 124 people in El Salvador after heavy rains soaked the country. The government declared a state of emergency as the search for more victims went on. Updated Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Pakistan May Crack Down on Freedoms

Staff / Truthdig Aug 9, 2007 The Pakistani government may declare a state of emergency, which would grant it extraordinary powers, limit civil liberties and extend the political lifespan of embattled President Gen. Pervez Musharraf. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )