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international / history and heritage Tuesday August 15, 2006 - 15:38 by iosaf = sofia
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Most Irish readers will probably not recognise the name Alfredo Stroessner, nor upon learning he was the military dictator of Paraguay (one of the smallest least productive or even individually characteristic states of South America) think him significant. Many Irish readers will wonder why I even both bringing their attention to his imminent death at 93 years in Brasilia where he has lived in exile since 1989. Alfredo Stroessner as dictator of Paraguay (1954-1989) offered exile to the World War 2 Nazi leadership, working closely with the group "ODESSA", his regime facilitated the proven flight & indentity changes of individuals such as Josef Mengele and is still suspected by some as organising the escape from justice of Martin Bormann and even more historically perversive - Adolf Hitler himself. As such an instrumental character in the post war flight of Nazi's and SS, many readers might be surprised to know Stroessner enjoyed in his time excellent relations with the USA. & as such played a key role in "operation Condor" that installed right wing fascistic dictatorships throughout the continent. & even murkier, saw ex-officers of the SS return to work for the CIA and local intelligence services of the dictatorships of Chile, Argentina & Brazil. ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Tuesday August 15, 2006 - 14:34 by dingo
David Hicks, good, bad or just plain stupid remains an Australian son. Democratic nations have a responsibility to protect their citizens in times of need; a number of democratic nations have already successfully repatriated their citizens from the illegal torture centre of Guantanamo Bay; however, after a period of four years the Howard government has been unable or unwilling to effect the repatriation of David Hicks. If a truly strong case against Hicks existed it surely would have been prosecuted to the full advantage of the terrorist scare campaign that Bush constantly wages on the American people. The fact that the USA is loath to give Hicks a fair and open trial, and in view of the obvious manipulative tactics utilised by corrupt U.S. ‘legal’ officers to delay proceedings, it would appear that the grounds upon which the U.S. military have based their ‘case’ are extremely flimsy and/or could attract litigation for illegal detention, torture and human rights abuses! ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism Tuesday August 15, 2006 - 14:31 by pat c
The Venezuelan Revolution is not built on oil alone, there is also choclate. Organic chocolate on that. Read about one of Veneuelas healthier exports and how it helps local communities. Full story at the link. pat c ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Tuesday August 15, 2006 - 13:17 by Maria
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The IDF leave unexploded bombs in Lebanon that civilians are now finding upon their return to their homes. Taken from Al Jazeera news. ... read full story / add a comment
national / anti-war / imperialism Tuesday August 15, 2006 - 08:53 by Count me in!
Activists’ announce action plan Growing support for anti-war group BY DAVID LYNCH / Daily Ireland 14/08/2006 ... read full story / add a comment |
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