Lawfare

Alex Saab’s Diplomatic Immunity Ruling Freezes his Court Case In Florida

December 12, 2021 UNAC Editor Abuses of Empire, Iran, Lawfare, Sanctions and Economic Warfare, Venezuela

The Orinoco Tribune, December 7, 2021 The trial against the Venezuelan diplomat, Alex Saab, in the Court of the US Southern District of Florida, was suspended due to the ongoing appeal for his diplomatic status. The appeal was filed in April of 2021, reported FuserNews. The current complaint in regards to the recognition of his diplomatic status, which would confer[…]

On Recent Legislation to Stifle Protest and What to Do

December 11, 2021 UNAC Editor Lawfare, Legislation, Resistance, Statement

Chicago Antiwar Coalition (CWAC) Statement, December 9, 2021 The U.S. ruling class has always moved to stifle protest against its anti-people actions. These days it is renewing that effort in the wake of 20 million people coming out against the police murder of George Floyd, large scale opposition to government tolerated and encouraged spoiling of the environment; lack of serious[…]

British High Court Decision to Extradite Julian Assange is a Miscarriage of Justice

December 11, 2021 UNAC Editor Featured, Free Speech, Lawfare, Press Freedom, Statement, Whistleblowers

British High Court decision to extradite Julian Assange is a miscarriage of justice … and a threat to freedom of speech and freedom of the press United National Antiwar Coalition Statement, December 12, 2021 Below is a statement from the Julian Assange Defense Committee (assangedefense.org) on the egregious decision[…]

Miami Defenders of Twice US Kidnapped Venezuelan Ambassador, Alex Saab, Rally for his Release

October 30, 2021 UNAC Editor Lawfare, Legal Struggles, Political Prisoners, Propaganda, Venezuela

by Lauren Smith, published on Orinoco Tribune, October 25, 2021 The U.S. has twice kidnapped Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab. His next court appearance is scheduled for Monday, November 1, and supporters are demanding his freedom. Washington’s actions against Saab contradict both international and humanitarian laws. [Black Agenda Report] On Sunday, October 24th, representatives from more than six independent activist groups[…]

The Most Vital Battle for Press Freedom in Our Time

October 29, 2021 UNAC Editor Censorship and Propaganda, Featured, Free Speech, Government Corruption, Lawfare, Political Analysis, Political Prisoners, Prisons and Prisoners, Resistance, U.S. Aggression, Whistleblowers

by Chris Hedges, published on SheerPost.com, October 28, 2021 I think we need, as we follow these proceedings focused solely on Julian Assange’s state of mind and ability to tolerate torture, to look at his incredible accomplishments (not crimes) and the hideous brutality of his accusers. Thank you Chris Hedges for bringing us back to the source. [jb] WASHINGTON, D.C[…]

DAY TWO — ‘CIA Tried to Kill Assange;’ US: ‘He’s Only Moderately Depressed & Won’t Go to Isolation

October 28, 2021 UNAC Editor Free Speech, Lawfare, Political Prisoners, US Hypocrisy, Whistleblowers

by Joe Lauria, published on Consortium News, October 28, 2021 The United States vowed that only a “moderately depressed” Julian Assange would serve time in a humane U.S. prison if he is extradited, while lawyers for Assange told the High Court that the Central Intelligence Agency plotted to assassinate him, as a two-day U.S. appeal hearing came to a close[…]

Alex Saab’s Statement Before Being Extracted from Cape Verde by United States Regime

October 28, 2021 UNAC Editor Hybrid Warfare, Lawfare, Political Prisoners, Sanctions and Economic Warfare, Venezuela

Letter from Alex Saab, published on Orinoco Tribune, October 21, 2021 Editorial note: This letter was read—with tears in her eyes—by Camila Fabri, Alex Saab’s wife, during a demonstration in repudiation of the second kidnapping of the Venezuelan diplomat from Cape Verde by the US, held in Caracas’ Plaza Bolívar on Sunday, October 17, attended by a crowd of indignant[…]

Julian Assange Extradition Appeal: Day 1

October 27, 2021 UNAC Editor Action!!, Breaking News, Censorship and Propaganda, Journalism, Lawfare, Political Prisoners

by Nathan Fuller, published on Assange Defense, October 27, 2021 I find this truly heart breaking. After all the groundbreaking work Assange has done. After his brilliant implementation of a system for whistleblowers to securely pass on their information through a venue capable of analyzing it for verity. Despite his bravely continuing in the face horrific harassment, death threats, surveillance[…]

U.S. Illegally Extradites Venezuelan Diplomat from Cabo Verde to the U.S.

October 20, 2021 UNAC Editor Imperial Wars, Lawfare, Sanctions and Economic Warfare, Venezuela

News Release from the Free Alex Saab Committee, published on Workers World, October 18, 2021 The Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab was renditioned and kidnapped to the U.S. on October 16 without waiting for a final extradition decision. The action was taken in secret, without notifying his defense team and without relevant documentation. Saab had been imprisoned in Cabo Verde since[…]

Indigenous People’s Day Reminds Us To Acknowledge And Support Indigenous Struggles

October 12, 2021 UNAC Editor Featured, Indigenous peoples, Lawfare, Native Americans, Nicaragua, War on the Earth

by Margaret Flowers, published on Popular Resistance, October 21, 2021 Today is Indigenous Peoples Day. Across the country, a growing number of cities and states are recognizing this day in place of the traditional Columbus Day. This change reflects the growing awareness that holidays like Columbus Day are used to rewrite the past and uphold institutions of white supremacy, racism[…]