On AlterNet: war crimes

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "war crimes"

Lies to Congress, Domestic Spying, Torture: Why the Bush White House Must Be Prosecuted

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. February 24, 2012.

A new book by Elizabeth Holtzman, former Democratic congresswomen, makes the case that George W. Bush and Dick Cheney should be prosecuted for breaking federal laws.

Twice Victimized: U.S. Policy Obstructs Care For War-Rape Victims

Michelle Goldberg, Conscience. May 16, 2011.

When rape is a weapon of war, denying abortion services compounds grave human rights abuses. So why does the Obama administration play by the right's rules?

Bradley Manning Humiliated and Abused: Why Is Exposing a War Crime More Dangerous Than Committing One?

Medea Benjamin, Charles Davis, AlterNet. March 7, 2011.

Bradley Manning leaked cables showing officials covering up U.S. tax dollars funding child rape in Afghanistan, illegal bombings in Yemen and more -- and he's the one in jail?

The People v. Bush: How to Prosecute a President

Charlotte Dennett, AlterNet. March 4, 2010.

Our struggle for accountability is a struggle that takes us right to the top, to the “decider” and his gang of criminals. We can no longer afford political timidity.

Cheney Confesses to Serious Crimes -- Torture Is Just the Beginning

David Swanson, davidswanson.org. February 18, 2010.

Dick Cheney's statutory crimes are notable for their severity, their number, and his public confessions to them.

Have Americans Traded Freedom For Security?

Paul Craig Roberts, CounterPunch. December 25, 2009.

According to polls, Americans support torture and don't mind that their government spies on them without obtaining warrants from a court.

Obama's Af-Pak War is Not Just Deadly and Counterproductive: It's Illegal

Marjorie Cohn, AlterNet. December 23, 2009.

Some 30 percent of all U.S. deaths in Afghanistan have occurred during Obama's presidency. His escalation of that war is not what the Nobel committee envisioned.

Jeffrey Goldberg Defends Israeli Actions by Smearing Human Rights Watch

Lindsay Beyerstein, Majikthise. July 17, 2009.

Does the Big Lie still work? We're seeing it in action.

Mr. President, War Crimes Must Be Investigated

Ruth Rosen, AlterNet. April 20, 2009.

The country I care so much about has breached some of the most important international conventions. Yet no one has been held accountable.

Why Spain Can Actually Prosecute Bush and Co. for Their Crimes

Marjorie Cohn, San Francisco Chronicle. April 10, 2009.

They can use "universal jurisdiction," often used to prosecute foreign nationals for crimes that shock the conscience of the global community.

Israel on Trial

George Bisharat, AlterNet. April 6, 2009.

Chilling testimony by Israeli soldiers substantiates charges that Israel’s Gaza Strip assault entailed grave violations of international law.

Bush Heads to Canada, Canadians Amass Shoes

Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!. March 17, 2009.

As George W. Bush travels north to give a speech (in exchange for a six-figure speaking fee), Canadians call for his arrest for war crimes.

Bush Visits Canada: Will He Be Arrested for War Crimes?

Garrett Zehr, The Tyee. March 17, 2009.

Bush's diplomatic immunity is gone. Protesters are calling for his arrest as he visits Calgary to deliver a speech.

War Criminals, Including Their Lawyers, Must Be Prosecuted

Marjorie Cohn, AlterNet. February 24, 2009.

We need a special prosecutor to investigate and prosecute criminal lawyers like John Yoo who gave Bush et al legal cover.

Time to Dump That Bush-Era Law Permitting an Invasion of Holland to "Rescue" U.S. Soldiers

Robert Marquand, Christian Science Monitor. February 16, 2009.

Congress passed a law in 2002 enabling the military to storm into Holland to rescue U.S. soldiers held for war crimes. The Dutch want it revoked.

Israel's Leaders Are Frantically Trying to Prevent War Crimes Proceedings for Their Gaza Atrocities

Jonathan Cook, AlterNet. January 26, 2009.

Israeli officials are in a frenzy of activity to forestall legal actions abroad over their involvement in the recent Gaza offensive.

Holy Cow: Top Dems Are Serious About Investigating Bush's Criminal Acts

Jason Leopold, Consortium News. January 26, 2009.

To the surprise of progressives and anger of the GOP, leading Dems support investigations.

Israel Admits Troops May Have Used White Phosphorus Shells

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. January 21, 2009.

After weeks of denials, the IDF admits forces may have acted in contravention of international law.

Forgive and Forget the Crimes of the Bushies? I Don't Think So

Paul Krugman, The New York Times. January 19, 2009.

So Mr. Obama should reconsider his apparent decision to let the previous administration get away with crime.

IDF Using Flesh-Burning Chemical Against Civilians

Ali Gharib, AlterNet. January 15, 2009.

In the face of mounting evidence and criticism over the army's use of white phosphorus, the official Israeli line has not changed: Deny, deny, deny.

'We Are Very Violent': Israeli War Crimes Mount

Jonathan Cook, AlterNet. January 10, 2009.

And so does international criticism of Israel's utter disregard for civilian lives.

Could Israel Be Charged With War Crimes?

Mel Frykberg, IPS News. January 7, 2009.

The repeated bombing of clearly marked civilian buildings is a flagrant violation of international law.

Israel's War Crimes

Richard Falk, The Nation. January 7, 2009.

The Israeli airstrikes represent severe and massive violations of international humanitarian law.

It's Not Too Late: Demand Obama Investigate Bush's War Crimes

Digby, Hullabaloo. January 5, 2009.

This is particularly important, since the press has only asked Obama about this one time.

Gonzales' Most Serious Crime: Propping up the Unconstitutional Powers of King George

Digby, Hullabaloo. January 1, 2009.

There is a long list of things Gonzales did wrong. But the underlying crime was against the principle that the U.S. is a country of laws, not men.