We found 519 results for “Counterterrorism”.
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Washington Week on Human Rights: September 8, 2014
September 8, 2014
Top News ISIS President Obama will deliver an address on Wednesday to detail the administration’s plan for responding to the violence committed by the Islamic State…
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ISIS, Shabaab, and Al Qaeda in India: Who Is the U.S. at War With?
September 4, 2014
This week, the U.S. launched air strikes against al Qaeda’s Somali affiliate, al Shabaab, apparently aiming to kill the group’s leader, Ahmed Abdi Godane. For the second…
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Washington Week on Human Rights: September 2, 2014
September 2, 2014
Top News Ukraine Tops NATO Agenda President Obama leaves today for a four-day trip that will include a high-profile meeting in Tallinn with the presidents of…
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Washington’s Wishful Thinking Policy on Egypt
August 21, 2014
Wishful thinking does not make for sound public policy. But the U.S. government so desperately wants to believe that new Egyptian President Sisi is on…
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Nigerian Government Needs to Address Root Problems Helping Boko Haram
August 6, 2014
By Maddy Tennis Boko Haram, a jihadist insurgency group based in Nigeria, attacked the home of Ali Amadou, Cameroon’s Vice Prime Minister, in the northern…
Opinion
You Can’t Fight Terrorists By Partnering With Guys Like Maliki
August 5, 2014
An opinion piece by Human Rights First’s Michael J. Quigley. Why do we give credence to those who say, “The war against terrorism is failing—so keep…
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The Fight against ISIS Shows Why Human Rights and the Leahy Laws Matter
July 26, 2014
By John Rodriguez As the crisis in Iraq continues, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has shown a disregard for human rights when dealing with the…
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Periodic Review Board Clears Another Guantanamo Detainee for Transfer
July 25, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First is calling today’s decision by the Periodic Review Board to clear for transfer Guantanamo detainee Fawzi al-Odah a step…
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9/11 Commission Report Authors Outline an Approach to Counterterrorism without War
July 24, 2014
Earlier this week, former members of the 2004 9/11 Commission issued a follow up report, reflecting on their original recommendations and analyzing the current terrorist…
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Washington Week on Human Rights: July 21, 2014
July 21, 2014
Top News CHILDREN AT THE BORDER On Friday, President Obama will meet with the presidents of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras to discuss the surge…
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Malala Day Marks Need for Protection of the Rights of Girls Worldwide
July 14, 2014
Washington, D.C. – In honor of Malala Day, Human Rights First today celebrates Malala Yousafzai and other bold human rights defenders around the world for…
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Getting Involved in Local Conflicts Risks Making the United States a Real Target for Extremists
July 14, 2014
Following the recent advance of the insurgent group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), some commentators have been critical of the Obama administration’s expressed…