Sifton began working at Human Rights Watch in 2001, first focusing on Afghanistan and Pakistan, and then as the researcher on terrorism and counterterrorism. ... In 2000 and 2001, Sifton worked for International Rescue Committee, primarily Afghanistan and Pakistan, and..…

I imagined map that would highlight Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, and Syria, and perhaps dozen less-noticed countries like Philippines and Somalia. ... We also found it relatively easy to document the seven countries in which, in the last two years, U.S has launched drone or other air..…

That list includes the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan and Afghanistan — all U.S. allies — although those countries aren’t known to have implemented the death penalty for same-sex acts. ..…