ICC Condemns Trump Sanctions as UN Human Rights Office Demands Reversal
"The rule of law remains essential to our collective peace and security," said a United Nations spokesperson.
Will the Cuban Revolution Survive the Storm of 2025?
Surveying the perspectives of some of the most marginalized populations in Havana, Shaw assesses their responses to the US unilateral blockade and Cuba’s isolation.
Why Cuba Hasn’t Adjusted to US Sanctions After Six Decades
The ever-tightening US blockade is designed to ensure that socialism does not succeed; to strangle in the cradle all possible alternatives to the established imperial order.
When Lights Go Out in Cuba, Media Blame Communism—Not US Sanctions
Reporting on Cuba’s blackouts have either omitted or paid brief lip-service to the effects of US sanctions on the Cuban economy.
‘Two Genocidaires v. the World’: US, Israel Oppose Lifting Cuba Blockade
"The world has spoken—it's time for the U.S. to listen and lift the blockade."
UN Overwhelmingly Votes to Sanction Israel, Impose Arms Embargo
The vote passed with 124 states in favor of ending the illegal Israeli occupation of the West Bank.
Developing Countries Demand Unconditional Withdrawal of Sanctions by US and Allies
The US and its allies use unilateral coercive measures to achieve their geopolitical and strategic objectives against other countries, in spite of them being in violation of basic principles of…
The ICJ Finds That BDS Is Not Merely a Right, but an Obligation
The ICJ’s authoritative ruling on the Israeli occupation makes clear that boycotts, divestment, and sanctions against Israeli occupation, colonization, and apartheid are not only a moral imperative but also a…
West Votes Against Rest of World, Supporting Illegal Sanctions in UN Human Rights Council
In the United Nations Human Rights Council, the West voted against the rest of the world, supporting illegal sanctions (known as unilateral coercive measures).
Lies Surrounding Al-Shifa Hospital Recall Those Preceding the Iraq Invasion
The evidence-free claims that have flooded media regarding Hamas using Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital as a military headquarters recall similarly devastating intelligence lies preceding the US invasion of Iraq.
US Official Says Gaza Death Toll Likely Higher Than Being Reported
President Biden previously cast doubt on the numbers coming from Gaza's Health Ministry.
Norman Finkelstein Responds to Bernie Sanders
"When you say you oppose a ceasefire, you've crossed a red line. You become a moral monster."
Haiti News Roundup: UN Panel Releases Investigative Report on Sanctions
By Jake Johnston and Chris François / CEPR On October 20, the UN Security Council is scheduled to discuss the final report of the UN Expert Panel, convened last year…
China Outlines ‘Obstacles’ to Resuming High-Level Military Talks With U.S.
A Chinese official mentioned US sanctions on China's defense minister, US military support for Taiwan, and US patrols in the South China Sea
I Crashed an Anti-Syria Lobby Meeting Where They Pushed For a New Caliphate and Starvation Sanctions
I crashed the meeting of a lobbying front that ended the life-saving General License 2023 on Syria, and is now pushing to extend Washington’s economic war for another 8 years.…