Al Jazeera’s Listening Post leads with discussion about Wikileaks and the Iraq War Logs, and the way many in the mainstream U.S. media are “missing the mark,” with a focus on Assange’s personal life, and U.S. television networks declining to work with Wikileaks to get the scoop on the documents. I am aware, however, that… [Read more…]
Republished from the Bureau of Investigative Journalism October 22nd, 2010 | by admin The Bureau of Investigative Journalism sent two letters – which listed a number of significant allegations regarding U.S. forces and U.S. defence policy – to the Department of Defense Press Office at the Pentagon, so as to provide an opportunity to respond… [Read more…]
Republished from the Bureau of Investigative Journalism October 27th, 2010 | by admin The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay has called for an investigation into allegations of abuse and murder of Iraqis within detention centres, following the publication of the Iraq war logs. The High Commissioner also called for all… [Read more…]
Republished from the Bureau of Investigative Journalism October 27th, 2010 | by Yuba Bessaoud A series of reports contained in the leaked U.S. logs reveal that troops handed over detainees to a feared Iraqi police interrogation squad, despite knowing the torturous methods they employed. A number of files make reference to U.S. interactions with the… [Read more…]
October 30, 2010 by Maximilian Forte
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