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John Kiriakou, who blew the whistle on the C.I.A.'s global torture program, reflects on the impunity surrounding the U.S. leaders who authorized crimes against humanity and left Sept. 11 defendants' trials in limbo. By John Kiriakou ScheerPost When I joined the C.I.A. in January 1990, I
The judicial proceedings against Julian Assange give a faux legality to the state persecution of the most important and courageous journalist of our generation. This is the speech given by Chris Hedges outside the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Oct. 8, at a rally that call
Philippe Sands is a writer, university professor and international lawyer. He has been involved in cases concerning the war in Yugoslavia, the Rwandan genocide, the abuses in Iraq and Guantanamo, the indictment of Pinochet.
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Law and Identity: In Conversation with Philippe Sands QC Image Credits: Philippe Sands As I sit in my solitary Zoom session, I’m acutely aware that the interviewee who’s about to join the call is a very heavy hitter. Professor Philippe Sands QC is a Franco-British barrister and academic who tackles high-profile international cases concerning genocide, torture, trade disputes, and the environment. He is also the author of several popular books, including the acclaimed East West Street: On the Origins of Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity. Much of Sands’ recent writing and broadcasting ...