Murtaza Hussain

Murtaza Hussain is a journalist whose work focuses on national security, foreign policy, and human rights. His work has previously been featured in the New York Times, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera English.

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In Guantánamo Case, U.S. Government Says It Can Indefinitely Detain Anyone — Even U.S. Citizens

Murtaza Hussain — Jun. 21

The Supreme Court declined to hear the case of Moath al-Alwi, in which the government has made some eyebrow-raising claims about detention and rendition.

An Iranian Activist Wrote Dozens of Articles for Right-Wing Outlets. But Is He a Real Person?

Murtaza Hussain — Jun. 9

The writer Heshmat Alavi pushes regime change in Iran. But an MEK defector says the controversial, exiled opposition group created the persona.

Israel Hated American Ban on Sharing Intel for Assassinations, So U.S. Made New Rules

Murtaza Hussain — May. 29

Israeli military officials privately pressed for an exemption to intelligence restrictions during a 2006 war with Hezbollah.

The Indian Government Has Systematically Used Torture to Crush Opposition in Kashmir, New Report Finds

Murtaza Hussain — May. 26

“Torture is an ongoing issue in Kashmir, but the reality is that most cases are not even reported.”

His Visa Was Stamped, His Papers in Order. Then He Was Targeted By a Secretive CBP Task Force.

Murtaza Hussain — May. 13

Abdikadir Mohamed has been in ICE custody for 17 months, ever since he was flagged by a little known entity called the Tactical Terrorism Response Team.

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