UN Accused Of Ignoring War Crimes In Sri Lanka
A year after its military victory against the Tamil Tiger rebels a prominent international human rights organization is accusing the Sri Lankan government of war crimes, and blaming the United Nations and the international community for turning a blind eye on civilian suffering. According to a UN estimate, 7,000 civilians were killed during last year […]
Thailand’s Red Shirts Leader: “Situation Is Almost Full Civil War”
The situation in Bangkok has taken a turn for more violence as the Thai army’s crack down on Red Shirts protesters intensifies. The death toll stand now at 22, and the army has designated certain areas of Bangkok as a “live firing zone”. Meanwhile thousands of Red Shirts have barricaded themselves with bamboo fences, concrete […]
Afghan Farmers Blame NATO For Opium Poppies Fungus
The opium poppy crops in Afghanistan have become affected by a mysterious fungus, which is said to have infected as much as 50 percent of the country’s poppy crops. Afghanistan produces 92 percent of the world’s opium, which is processed to produce heroin. Afghanistan’s economy is built on the opium trade, which provide a meager […]
Protesters Denounce “Plan To Sell Haiti To Foreign Powers”
A protest took place in front of the presidential palace in Port-au-Prince on Monday. Haitian police used tear gas and fired warning shots to disperse a crowd of a few thousands calling for President Rene Preval to resign. Haiti’s government has come under increased and strong criticism for its response to the January 12 earthquake […]
EU: Will The 750 Billion Euro Bailout Stop The Debt Crisis?
The European Union, in conjunction with the International Monetary Fund, has established a 750 Billion Euro ($ 975 Billion) aid package last night. The size of the package is a lot higher than originally expected, in an effort to send a strong message to worldwide financial markets. The European Union will defend its currency, and […]
