Genocide
The dark history of forced starvation as a weapon of war against Indigenous peoples
The dark history of forced starvation as a weapon of war against Indigenous peoples Forced starvation as a weapon of war against Indigenous peoples has a dark history that dates back to colonialism, with countries like the US and Canada using it to conquer and acquire land. The use of starvation as a tool of […]
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Gaza isn’t the first time US officials have downplayed atrocities by American-backed regimes – genocide scholars found similar strategies used from East Timor to Guatemala to Yemen
Gaza isn’t the first time US officials have downplayed atrocities by American-backed regimes – genocide scholars found similar strategies used from East Timor to Guatemala to Yemen Gaza is not an isolated incident; US officials have downplayed atrocities by American-backed regimes since World War II, using similar strategies across cases like East Timor, Guatemala, and […]
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Trump’s white genocide claims about South Africa have deep roots in American history
Trump’s white genocide claims about South Africa have deep roots in American history President Donald Trump has claimed that there is a “genocide of white people” taking place in South Africa, where Black South Africans are allegedly targeting white farmers due to their race. The claim has deep roots in American history, dating back to […]
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Cambodia’s haunted present: 50 years after Khmer Rouge’s rise, murderous legacy looms large
Cambodia’s haunted present: 50 years after Khmer Rouge’s rise, murderous legacy looms large Cambodia’s 50-year legacy of the Khmer Rouge’s brutal rule continues to shape the country’s politics, society, economy, and emotions. The regime’s murderous legacy includes a quarter of the population being killed through executions, forced labor, and starvation, leaving a lasting impact on […]
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In Israel, calls for genocide have migrated from the margins to the mainstream
In Israel, calls for genocide have migrated from the margins to the mainstream A Palestinian woman cries while sitting on the rubble of her home, which was destroyed in an Israeli strike on March 18, 2025. Eyad Baba/AFP via Getty Images Thirty years ago in Israel, advocating for genocide could land you in prison. In […]
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Sudan’s civil war: What military advances mean, and where the country could be heading next
Sudan’s civil war: What military advances mean, and where the country could be heading next A Sudanese man celebrates as the military enters the central city of Wad Madani, pushing out the Rapid Support Forces in January 2025. AP Photo/Marwan Ali A series of advances by the Sudanese military has led some observers to posit […]
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