Viewpoint by Jonathan Power LUND, Sweden (IDN) — I like this. It’s from yesterday’s New York Times. Senator Christopher Murphy, a Democrat of Connecticut who supports President Joe Biden’s withdrawal, said those arguing to keep troops in Afghanistan were the ones who failed to win the war for two decades and perpetually pushed to stay […]
China and Russia Abstain on UN Resolution Condemning Terrorist Attack in Kabul
By Thalif Deen NEW YORK (IDN) — When the 15 member UN Security Council (UNSC) voted on a resolution August 30 condemning “in the strongest terms the deplorable attacks” at the Kabul airport on August 26, 13 countries voted in favour and none against. But two countries abstained on the resolution—and both were permanent members […]
Afghan Crisis Must End America’s Empire of War, Corruption and Poverty
Viewpoint by Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J. S. Davies* NEW YORK (IDN) — Americans have been shocked by videos of thousands of Afghans risking their lives to flee the Taliban’s return to power in their country—and then by an Islamic State suicide bombing and ensuing massacre by U.S. forces that together killed at least 170 […]
New Accord Set To Improve Workers’ Health and Safety In Bangladesh Garment Factories
This article is transmitted under a new partnership between IDN-InDepthNews and Uni Apro, a Regional Organisation of Services workers in Asia Pacific, part of UNI@uniglobalunion. By Kim Lui SINGAPORE (IDN) — Representatives from international textile retailers have reached a new, 26-month agreement with UNI Global Union and IndustriALL that builds on the progress made by […]
The Ultimate Nuclear Terrorist Attack?
Viewpoint by Donald A. Collins Donald A. Collins is a former US Navy officer, banker, venture capitalist, and a free-lance writer who has spent over 40 years working for women’s reproductive health as a board member and/or officer of numerous family planning organizations including Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Guttmacher Institute, Family Health International and […]
Angola Mine Leak Causing ‘Unprecedented’ Pollution in Congo Rivers
By Lisa Vives, Global Information Network NEW YORK (IDN) — A leak from the world’s fifth biggest diamond mine in northern Angola is causing an “unprecedented environmental catastrophe,” researchers at Kinshasa University are reported to say. The leak threatens some two million people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to Raphael Tshimanga, director of […]
Reaffirm Commitment to Ban Nuclear Tests, UN Chief Says in Message for International Day
By UN News NEW YORK (IDN) — Countries which have not yet ratified the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) are urged by UN Secretary-General António Guterres to do so without delay. The UN chief made the appeal in his message for the International Day Against Nuclear Tests, observed on Sunday, 29 August. The date marks the […]
Nigeria Buys Military Hardware from Russia
By Lisa Vives, Global Information Network NEW YORK (IDN) — Fighter jets, ammunition and other military hardware are among the top featured items in a new “landmark development in bilateral relations” between Moscow and Abuja. The munitions are described as part of a “legal framework” to enable Russia to supply equipment and training to the […]
The West Spins A “Humanitarian” Tale, China Speaks at Human Rights Council of War Crimes in Afghanistan
By Kalinga Seneviratne SYDNEY (IDN) — To cover up America and its allies humiliating defeat in Afghanistan, the Anglo-American media is spinning tales of a great “humanitarian” airlift to save Afghani women from assumed brutality when Taliban consolidate their power across Afghanistan. But, at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on August […]
ALCAP’s “Documentaries for Development” at World Forum 4.0
Viewpoint by Niba Mirza* NEW DELHI (IDN) — Documentaries have always been a potent medium to exchange ideas, information and knowledge. They manifest an inherent tendency of the human beings to document reality of their times and communicate with each other. Among others, this year’s World Forum 4.0 shall feature “Documentaries for Development,” a unique […]