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Diapering: New Torture Technique Revealed By Report

Washington Independent | Spencer Ackerman | Posted 09.25.2009 | Politics


In order to learn more about the mysterious "prolonged diapering" technique formerly employed by the CIA -- possibly the technique nebulously referred...

A Tragic Misdiagnosis: The Continued Suffering of Civilians Amongst Victory Celebrations in Sri Lanka

Nimmi Gowrinathan | Posted 06.20.2009 | World


Nimmi Gowrinathan

The abuses of the past few months have left deep wounds that empty promises alone cannot heal; awareness does not always translate into action.

After US Strikes, Afghans Describe "Tractor Trailers Full of Pieces of Human Bodies"

Jeremy Scahill | Posted 06.07.2009 | World


Jeremy Scahill

As rage spreads in Afghanistan after US bombing that killed up to 130 people, unnamed Pentagon officials are spinning another cover-up. Defiant Obama moves ahead with troop increase.

Rebels Threaten To Behead Red Cross Worker In Philippines

Reuters | Posted 04.18.2009 | World


MANILA, March 18 (Reuters) - The leader of an Islamist rebel group which kidnapped three Red Cross officers in the southern Philippines threatened on ...

Suicide attack kills 4 US soldiers in Mosul

AP | ROBERT H. REID | Posted 03.12.2009 | World


BAGHDAD — A suicide car bomber struck a U.S. patrol in northern Iraq on Monday, killing four American soldiers and an Iraqi interpreter in the d...

Sri Lanka: Mob Stones Red Cross Office

Huffington Post | Jessica Gusman | Posted 03.09.2009 | World


The main office of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was stoned by a mob today in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Although no one was hurt, the...

Sri Lanka's Last Hospital In War Zone Closes After Fifth Attack

Al Jazeera English | Posted 03.08.2009 | World


The last operational hospital in northern Sri Lanka's war zone has been shut down after it was attacked for a fifth time in three days, aid groups say...

Red Cross Accuses Israel Of 'Unacceptable' Delays In Providing Access To Wounded

AP | FRANK JORDANS | Posted 02.09.2009 | World


GENEVA — The international Red Cross accused Israel on Thursday of "unacceptable" delays in letting rescue workers reach three Gaza City homes h...