Military Law

Documentary film ‘The Invisible War’ takes on military sexual assault ‘epidemic’ – msnbc.com

Trina McDonald, a seaman stationed at a remote naval station in Alaska, said she was repeatedly raped and drugged by members of the military police beginning in 1989. She did not report the assaults since those that were involved in … Continue reading

Another U.S. Soldier Killed by Enemy Disguised as Afghan Police — Enough Is Enough – Huffington Post

Also yesterday, militants wearing Afghan Army uniforms attacked a military base and a police checkpoint. Earlier in the day, gunmen wearing Afghan police uniforms attacked a checkpoint in Kandahar city. In March, two U.S. soldiers were killed at …

Argentine military police deployed in fuel strike – Marketwatch

MADRID (MarketWatch) — Argentina has sent in military police to break a fuel-transport logjam as truckers strike over pay, according to a Reuters report. After the truckers union defied an order to enter into negotiations and instead began a …

Egypt: Military Power Grab Creates Conditions for Abuse – Common Dreams

On June 17, the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) issued new Constitutional Declaration provisions that set out an expanded role for the military in civilian law enforcement, including continued trials of civilians before military courts.

Clinton: Military Must Hand Power to Egypt Presidential Winner – Voice of America

The military has also restored elements of martial law and dismissed the Islamist-dominated parliament. Clinton said Egypt needs an “inclusive democratic process” that respects the rights of all Egyptians. “The military has to assume an …

Argentina deploys military police in fuel strike – Reuters UK

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s government sent military police to take control of fuel plants and get trucks back on the road on Wednesday, the first day of a truckers’ pay strike that could cause widespread shortages in Latin America’s … Continue reading

Argentina deploys military police in fuel strike – YAHOO!

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s government sent military police to take control of fuel plants and get trucks back on the road on Wednesday, the first day of a truckers’ pay strike that could cause widespread shortages in Latin America’s … Continue reading

Rights group blasts Egypt military over power grab – Cleveland Plain Dealer

The military council that took over from Hosni Mubarak 16 months … He pointed to the dissolution of parliament and the elements of martial law. The army has pledged to hand over power to the winner of Saturday and Sunday … Continue reading

Rights group blasts Egypt military over power grab – Denver Post

The military council that took over from Hosni Mubarak 16 months … He pointed to the dissolution of parliament and the elements of martial law. elections. But victory has been claimed by both candidates, Mubarak’s last prime minister Ahmed …

Louisiana establishes in law a military advisory council – nola.com

Louisiana Economic Development now has a military affairs committee. Gov. Bobby Jindal recently signed into law a bill creating the Louisiana Military Advisory Council, which replaces a similarly named board whose existence required an executive …