An Iranian Activist Wrote Dozens of Articles for Right-Wing Outlets. But Is He a Real Person?
The writer Heshmat Alavi pushes regime change in Iran. But an MEK defector says the controversial, exiled opposition group created the persona.
Murtaza Hussain
Murtaza Hussain is a reporter at The Intercept who focuses on national security and foreign policy. He has appeared on CNN, BBC, MSNBC, and other news outlets.
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Israel Hated American Ban on Sharing Intel for Assassinations, So U.S. Made New Rules
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
“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.
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.
Right-Wing Israeli Author Writes “The Virtue of Nationalism” — and Accidentally Exposes Its Pitfalls
Hint: Racism.
Elections in the World’s Largest Democracy Are Being Boycotted in One Embattled Province
“People on the ground have to feel like their lives and interests are protected and that there is dignity for us. Above all, we want to have the right to determine our own future.”
Voices
Our Enemies Are the Same People: San Diego Synagogue Shooter Inspired by New Zealand Anti-Muslim Massacre
The synagogue shooter reportedly said he tried to burn down a mosque first. The connection between these two crimes screams at us to pay attention.
Voices
New Zealand Suspect’s Actions Are Logical Conclusion of Calling Immigrants “Invaders”
I felt compelled to analyze his words at length because as a nonwhite Westerner — a Muslim no less — I’m one of the “invaders” that he speaks about.
Guantánamo Bay "Forever" Prisoner Speaks Out — to Praise Congress, Lindsey Graham, and Thomas Friedman
Considered for years an unrepentant militant, Ghassan al-Sharbi is locked up at Guantánamo Bay. He has never spoken to the media — until now.
Voices
Trump Cited a Letter Against Ilhan Omar Signed by Far-Right, Anti-Muslim Groups
The letter's metadata lists as its author an activist who has inveighed against refugees, Palestinians, and American Jews.