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Obama describes war as ‘peace’

Obama describes war as ‘peace’

Barack Obama has launched his very own brand of doublespeak by defining war as “peace”. In an infamous ‘War is Peace’ speech, Obama claimed: “We must declare war on war, so the outcome will be peace upon peace”. Such a blatant redefinition of the English language and popular concepts has been criticised by many campaigners as yet another example of[Read More…]

UN leaders call for “greater transparency” over drone strikes

UN leaders call for “greater transparency” over drone strikes

Drones unfortunately have been a popular feature among today’s modern warfare. Drones are unmanned combat planes that are used to target other countries and civilian populations who are perceived to be “the enemy” or affiliated to any terrorist organisations. Control of the drones is done via satellite in military bases in the country of origin. They have also justifiably been[Read More…]

Death from killer drones kept under wraps by US forces

Death from killer drones kept under wraps by US forces

The death toll resulting from US drone strikes in Pakistan has continued to rise at an alarming rate, according to a recent report. Navid Ahmed, an investigative journalist and academic in Islamabad said that despite the rising number of people losing their lives as a result of the drone strikes, the United States government has consistently failed to record the[Read More…]

Obama renews promise to shut down Guantanamo

Obama renews promise to shut down Guantanamo

  Four years after his election promise to close down Guantanamo in Cuba, president Obama has announced his intention to renew his commitment to the cause. Around 166 inmates – many of whom have not been charged – are currently held in the prison camp and 100 of them are on hunger strike. Many of the inmates, such as  Shaker[Read More…]