U.S. government officials are forever spouting the myth of the country as a beacon of peace, freedom and democracy, which seeks to spread those noble attributes around the world. A recent masterclass.
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Klaus Lundström – In Sweden, Militarism Is on the Rise
‘Sweden long rejected militarism, even offering government funding to peace movements. Yet since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the political mood has changed abruptly, with a witch hunt launched against activists who oppose the country’s embrace […]
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France 24: UN calls for probe into ‘excessive’ force by French police at Yellow Vest protests
Odd that this did not come from the EU. The UN human rights chief called Wednesday for a “full investigation” into the possible excessive use of force by French police during the “yellow vest” demonstrations. […]
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The Irish Times: EU staff members express fury over von der Leyen stance on Israel-Hamas conflict
Letter with 842 signatures accuses European Commission of giving ‘a free hand to the acceleration and the legitimacy of a war crime’ in Gaza Read HERE
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