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Human RightsPalestine February 11, 2008

IOA holds Palestinian woman in administrative custody after serving her sentence

An Israeli military court ordered the administrative detention of Wadha Fukaha for ten months without trial or charge, citing secret evidence tabled by the Israeli military prosecution.
Human Rights February 11, 2008

Democracy charade undermines rights

The established democracies are accepting flawed and unfair elections for political expediency, Human Rights Watch said this week in releasing its World Report 2008.
Human RightsPalestine February 11, 2008

Israel’s “next logical step”

"The next logical step" for the Israeli government "will have to be a decision whether to target the top political leadership" of Hamas.
Islamic Issues February 11, 2008

Wikipedia and Depictions of the Prophet Muhammad: The Latest Inane Distraction

Recently, a new furore has been generated by the Wikipedia entry on the Prophet Muhammad which includes two images of artworks by Persian Muslim artists depicting the uncovered face of
Islamic Issues February 11, 2008

Book Review: The Islamic Challenge Politics and Religion in Western Europe (Jytte Klausen)

Klausen interviewed 300 Muslim leaders in Denmark, Sweden, France, Germany, Netherlands and the UK, on all levels of the political system, and among community leaders. It is sometimes possible to
Activites February 11, 2008

Final Communique 3rd International Conference “Coexistence and Peace Making”

Under the patronage of HM King Abdullah II, The Jordanian Interfaith Coexistence Research Center (JICRC) organized its 3rd international conference on January 22-23, 2008. Senior Muslim leaders and Christian heads
Palestine February 11, 2008

Book review: “Israel and the Clash of Civilisations”

Much debate on conflict in the Middle East is beset by contradictions and unanswered questions. These include: If the war in Iraq was motivated by oil, then why was it
Election CoverageObamaReports February 11, 2008

Competing Visions in American Politics: Obama versus McCain

Many Muslims ask whether there are any real choices in the 2008 presidential election. The head of NAMAW (National Association of Muslim American Women), Anisa ‘Abd el Fatah, writes, “Both
Islamic Issues February 11, 2008

Turkish Lawmakers End Ban on Head Scarves in Universities

The Turkish parliament endorsed, with a majority of 403 votes vs. 107 votes, two constitutional amendments that practically allow Turkish women to wear the head scarf in universities.