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Human RightsPalestine February 15, 2008

No Valentine break for Gaza flower producers

After generations of occupation, Valentine’s Day has meant little in the Gaza Strip. But the flowers that lovers presented in Europe has.
Human RightsPalestine February 15, 2008

A Palestinian woman dies at an IOF roadblock in Tulkarem

A Palestinian woman in her fifties died on Thursday on her way to hospital while waiting to be allowed to cross an IOF road block to the north of the
Human RightsMilitary TribunalPrisoners of Conscience February 15, 2008

Activist Sheehan Comes To Egypt, Calls For End To Military Trials

American activist Cindy Sheehan was in Egypt on Wednesday to participate in a demonstration protesting the use of military trials against civilians.
Palestine February 15, 2008

Hamas delegation discuss the Rafah crossing with Egyptians

Palestinian sources close to Hamas Movement have affirmed on Thursday that a delegation from the Movement met Egyptian officials at the Egyptian city of Al-Arish to discuss the issue of
Human RightsPalestine February 15, 2008

Khudari: Conditions in Gaza on the brink of collapse

Head of the Popular Committee Against Siege (PCAS), MP Dr. Jamal Al-Khudari, warned on Thursday that the main power plant in the Gaza Strip was running out of fuel, which,
Palestine February 15, 2008

Fayyad’s government will allow land sale to non-Palestinians

Palestinian sources revealed that the unconstitutional government of Salam Fayyad decided to allow the sale of Palestinian land to non-Palestinians which paves the way for Zionists to buy Palestinian land.
Islamic Issues February 15, 2008

George Weigel’s new book falls short of Christian charity

In his weekly column in the January 9th Denver Catholic Register, George Weigel mentions his new book, Faith, Reason, and the War Against Jihadism.
Human RightsPrisoners of Conscience February 15, 2008

Tunisia: Amnesty International condemns decision to uphold prison sentence against journalist

Amnesty International today condemned the decision of an appeal court in Sfax to uphold the one year prison sentence initially imposed on Slim Boukhdir, a freelance journalist, by a lower
Human Rights February 15, 2008

Saudi Activist Still Held Without Charge a Year After His Arrest

A prominent Saudi political activist and academic remains in solitary confinement "without charge and without access to counsel" a year after he was arrested, his lawyer said Wednesday.
Other Issues February 15, 2008

The Shah of Pakistan?

America’s most vulnerable ally in the war on terror is Pakistan. But our alliance with the nuclear-armed Islamic state may be exacerbating that country’s instability.