http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127238920 U.N. Official To Call For End Of CIA Drone Strikes by Corey Flintoff May 28, 2010 A soon-to-be-released United Nations report will call into question the use of unmanned aircraft for targeted killings in Afghanistan and Pakistan by U.S. intelligence agencies. The report, to be released next week by the U.N. special rapporteur on… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2010
Army desecration of burials angers Native Hawaiians
Yesterday, a representatives of Native Hawaiian organizations and other supporters went on a site visit to the area in Lihu’e (Schofield range) where the Army desecrated the burials of at least two individuals, including an adult and a child. Poi pounders and other cultural implements were also found at the site. The Army’s propaganda spin… Read more »
Djou continues the tradition of militarism
Many hoped for change when they voted for Republican Charles Djou to become the Representative of the 1st Congressional District from Hawai’i. How much change can we expect? Based on the following quote, not much: “Home to key military bases and stations, thousands of military personnel and various strategic operations, Hawaii also plays a unique… Read more »
Joint Statement of the U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee
The U.S. has squeezed Japan to sacrifice Okinawa and Guam for the base realignment. But Okinawans will resist. >><< http://www.mofa.go.jp/region/n-america/us/security/scc/joint1005.html Joint Statement of the U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee May 28, 2010 by Secretary of State Clinton Secretary of Defense Gates Minister for Foreign Affairs Okada Minister of Defense Kitazawa —————————— On May 28, 2010, the… Read more »
Who Sank the South Korean Warship Cheonan?
South Korea and the U.S. have blamed North Korea for the sinking of the South Korean ship Cheonan. But the circumstances surrounding the sinking are very murky. This article by a Japanese independent journalist hypothesizes that the ship may have been sunk by friendly fire. He also discusses a story that was quickly suppressed in… Read more »
Army finds human remains at Oahu base
http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/531657.html?nav=5031 Army finds human remains at Oahu base By AUDREY McAVOY, The Associated Press POSTED: May 19, 2010 HONOLULU – Army contractors discovered human remains believed to be ancient Hawaiian while workers were excavating at a Schofield Barracks construction site, officials said Tuesday. The Army hasn’t determined the remains are Hawaiian, but it’s assuming they… Read more »
Pagat now historic site – will be affected by military expansion
http://www.guampdn.com/article/20100520/NEWS01/5200301/Pagat-now-historic-site Pagat now historic site By Peter Urban • PDN Washington Bureau • May 20, 2010 The National Trust for Historic Preservation will announce today that the Pagat area of Yigo, which some islanders believe is threatened by the coming military buildup, will join an elite list of 11 historic, endangered sites from around the… Read more »
Battleground Okinawa – Global Post video news
Battleground Okinawa
Wai’anae Environmental Justice summer youth program accepting applications for 2010
Applications are now closed. Download application forms here. Ka Makani Kaiaulu o Wai‘anae A Summer Youth Environmental Justice Training Institute Aloha Kakou We are Ka Makani Kaiaulu o Wai’anae. We are learning how to promote environmental justice in Wai’anae. We know there is a problem – environmental racism. We swim and play in these waters…. Read more »
Army Stryker construction disturbs Native Hawaiian burials in Schofield
Stryker brigade expansion project disturbed Native Hawaiian Burials (iwi kupuna) in the Lihu’e / Schofield Barracks area. Community groups told the Army that the entire area was culturally significant and needed to be protected from military activity. Native Hawaiian cultural monitors rediscovered the Hale’au’au Heiau that the Army had listed as destroyed. This put a… Read more »
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