Matt Kennard

Matt Kennard is an investigative journalist working for the Latin America Bureau in London. He is the author of two books, Irregular Army and The Racket.

Genocide and Ethnic CleansingToday 12:18 pm

In the Valley of Death: Somaliland's Forgotten Genocide

Thirty years ago, the US-backed Somali government slaughtered an estimated 200,000 people. Now survivors want US help uncovering the crimes.

Ismail Einashe and Matt Kennard
October 27, 2016

How Israel Privatized Its Occupation of Palestine

It has enriched the security industry and allowed the country to evade accountability for human-rights violations.

Antony Loewenstein and Matt Kennard
EnvironmentFebruary 17, 2010

How Sustainable Is 'Socially Responsible' Mining?

In the ten years since the mining industry has gone "responsible," have things really improved for local communities--or has the industry's PR just gotten better?

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Matt Kennard

Genocide and Ethnic CleansingToday 12:18 pm

Thirty years ago, the US-backed Somali government slaughtered an estimated 200,000 people. Now survivors want US help uncovering the crimes.

October 27, 2016

It has enriched the security industry and allowed the country to evade accountability for human-rights violations.

EnvironmentFebruary 17, 2010

In the ten years since the mining industry has gone "responsible," have things really improved for local communities--or has the industry's PR just gotten better?