US military presence – Page 59

USA

War Addicts, Inc.Making sense of the age of carnage.

Posted on February 14, 2020February 14, 2020By Editor

Almost two decades of failing American wars across a startlingly large part of the planet and I’d like to know, for instance, who’s been fired for them? Who’s been impeached? Who’s even paying attention? … Read More >War Addicts, Inc.Making sense of the age of carnage.

Middle East

Iranian Media Releases Video Allegedly Showing Syrians Throwing Rocks at US Convoy

Posted on February 14, 2020February 14, 2020By Editor

The conflict between the US military and Syrians occurred on 12 February at a checkpoint in a village east of the town of Qamishli in north-eastern Syria. … Read More >Iranian Media Releases Video Allegedly Showing Syrians Throwing Rocks at US Convoy

Middle East

Two rockets strike K-1 base hosting US troops in Kirkuk, Iraq

Posted on February 14, 2020By Editor

At least two unguided missiles have hit the K-1 base hosting US troops outside Kirkuk in Iraq. There are no reports of casualties or damage. A similar attack in December that killed a US contractor almost sparked a war with Iran … Read More >Two rockets strike K-1 base hosting US troops in Kirkuk, Iraq

Middle East

Young man killed in US-Syrian skirmish, further escalation stopped ‘only’ due to Russian mediation – Russian MOD

Posted on February 13, 2020February 13, 2020By Editor

A 22-year-old Syrian was killed while another man was injured during an altercation between US troops and locals in northern Syria, the Russian military said. The showdown happened after a US convoy diverged from its patrol route. … Read More >Young man killed in US-Syrian skirmish, further escalation stopped ‘only’ due to Russian mediation – Russian MOD

Middle East

One Child and One Adult Are Dead After US Troops Shot at Civilians in Qamshli – Source

Posted on February 12, 2020February 12, 2020By Editor

“At 10 a.m. the US patrol including six armoured Humvee vehicles deliberately entered the area controlled by the Syrian authorities”, the Syrian military source said. “The US troops opened fire, as a result 10-year-old Juma Suleiman Barre was killed”. … Read More >One Child and One Adult Are Dead After US Troops Shot at Civilians in Qamshli – Source

Middle East

Thousands Killed in ‘Reconstruction’ Mission Show it’s High Time for US to Get Out of Afghanistan

Posted on February 12, 2020February 12, 2020By Editor

A recent report shows over 2,000 people were killed outside of combat during the US “reconstruction” of Afghanistan. Yet President Donald Trump campaigns on ending that and other endless US wars, without actually doing so. … Read More >Thousands Killed in ‘Reconstruction’ Mission Show it’s High Time for US to Get Out of Afghanistan

Middle East

Syrian civilian ‘killed’ by US troops after armored convoy blocked by stone-throwing protesters — state media

Posted on February 12, 2020February 12, 2020By Editor

US troops have opened fire during a confrontation at a checkpoint in northeast Syria. They allegedly killed a civilian, local media report, after villagers blocked the path of a US military convoy, demanding that they turn back. … Read More >Syrian civilian ‘killed’ by US troops after armored convoy blocked by stone-throwing protesters — state media

USA

US Lies and Deaths in Afghanistan

Posted on February 11, 2020February 11, 2020By Editor

Last December the Washington Post published secret Pentagon documents showing the official lies that have undergirded the US war on Afghanistan for the past 18 years. The opening paragraph of the article puts the matter bluntly: … Read More >US Lies and Deaths in Afghanistan

Middle East

US Troops Already Started Leaving Iraq, Country’s Lawmaker Reportedly Says

Posted on February 11, 2020February 11, 2020By Editor

US soldiers have already started withdrawing from 15 Iraqi military bases and leaving the country, member of the parliamentary Security and Defence Commission, Ali al-Qameni, was quoted as saying by the daily Baghdad Today. … Read More >US Troops Already Started Leaving Iraq, Country’s Lawmaker Reportedly Says

Asia & Pacific

Duterte Orders to End Visiting Forces Agreement Between Philippines and US – Spokesman

Posted on February 11, 2020February 11, 2020By Editor

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has instructed the government to terminate the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with Washington, his spokesman announced on Tuesday. … Read More >Duterte Orders to End Visiting Forces Agreement Between Philippines and US – Spokesman

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