The Strange Case of Charles Taylor
This long-awaited verdict against the former Liberian strongman brings some measure of justice to a region ripped apart by brutality, greed, and proxy wars.
Charles Taylor Found Guilty of War Crimes — Emira Woods Available for Comment
Emira Woods, an Institute for Policy Studies expert originally from Liberia, comments on Taylor’s conviction.
Expert Available: Emira Woods comments on Charles Taylor, former head of state of Liberia found guilty of war crimes
Emira Woods, public scholar on Africa, foreign policy, originally from Liberia, available for comment or interview.
Unlocking the Holocaust’s Hidden History
The United Nations War Crimes Commission’s records documenting the birth of modern international criminal law have been neglected for nearly 70 years.
Whistle-Blowing Takes Guts
Bringing war crimes, diplomatic treachery, and animal abuse to light is dangerous.
The War against Witness
After eight years, the Spanish court case against three U.S. soldiers responsible for the murder of cameraman Jose Couso continues in spite of heavy U.S. pressure. But could the testimony of a former Army eavesdropper provide the final push to conviction?
War Criminal? Not Me Boss!
What’s a war crime and what’s not depends on who wins, who controls the International Criminal Court, and who controls the press.
Sri Lanka’s Wartime Abuses
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa was in India earlier this month making promises to resettle the war-displaced Sri Lankan Tamil minority one year after his government’s forces won a crippling victory over the Tamil Tiger insurgency.
Coverups in Afghanistan
The Pentagon’s slow response to civilian deaths and subsequent cover-ups points to a much deeper problem in U.S. involvement in Afghanistan.
War Crimes Then and Now
The only ones the Afghan war makes safer are the war profiteers pocketing billion-dollar contracts — and the politicians pocketing campaign contributions in return.
War Crimes in Sri Lanka
It’s time to hold those responsible for last year’s blood-bath in Sri Lanka accountable for their war crimes.
Defending Israeli War Crimes
A letter to Hillary Clinton from 10 state attorneys general argues that Israel’s recent bloody siege of Gaza was “justified.”
Israel May Escape War Crimes Charges
Despite massive violations of international law, difficulties abound in holding Israeli officials accountable.
We’re in This Together
As our economy continues to decline, “common security clubs” are one way people can support each other and take action for a more just future.
No Standards, No Accountability
In 1996, the United States designed a law to combat war crimes. That same law has now come back to haunt the Bush administration.