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Human RightsMilitary Tribunal February 13, 2008

Egyptian Woman Council Chief Refuses to Meet Relatives of MB Military Detainees

The Executive Director of the Egyptian National Council for Women refused to meet a delegation of the relatives of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) detainees currently facing a military trial.
ActivitesIslamic MovementsMB Around The World February 13, 2008

Sudan’s MB Annual Meeting Touts National Parties, Calls for Reform

The Muslim Brotherhood (MB) group in Sudan held its annual conference on Saturday Feb, 9th, 2008, during which it discussed the course of the group, the current political situation in
Palestine February 13, 2008

Islam’s Stake

Jerusalem was central to the spiritual identity of Muslims from the very beginning of their faith. When the Prophet Muhammad first began to preach in Mecca in about 612, according
Other OpinionsOther Views February 13, 2008

Islamist target Hirsi Ali seeks French protection

Ayaan Hirsi Ali, the Somali-born former Dutch deputy threatened with death for her outspoken criticism of Islam, sought European protection and possible French citizenship at the start of a visit
ObamaOther Issues February 13, 2008

“Something Is Happening” – Obama’s Movement for Change

Just a few months ago, Hillary Clinton was seen as the inevitable Democratic nominee. She has run a strong campaign, and been an impressive candidate; but much has changed in
Human RightsOther Opinions February 13, 2008

Autocratic States Stage Elections, Claim Legitimacy

A new disturbing trend has been occurring increasingly in which tyrannical regimes acquire an undeserved measure of respect and acceptance in the West by holding bogus elections and claiming to
Human RightsOther Opinions February 13, 2008

Rights Group Faults U.S. for Support of Autocrats

A leading human rights group said Thursday that the United States has lost its moral authority by supporting autocratic governments in strategic countries despite their continuing violations of civil liberties.
Other Issues February 13, 2008

Bush’s Freedom Agenda: Alive but Not Kicking

Prior to President Bush’s trip to the Middle East last week, many pundits expected him to focus little, if at all, on his longstanding "freedom agenda."
Other OpinionsOther ViewsPolitical Islam Studies February 13, 2008

The Draft Party Platform of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood:

The production of a political platform by Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood is a sign that real developments—some encouraging, some worrying—are occurring in Egyptian politics.
Palestine February 13, 2008

Israel plans 10,000 new settlement units in eastern Jerusalem

Mayor of occupied Jerusalem Uri Lupolianski announced that he would push forward a plan for building 10,000 new settlement units in various districts of occupied eastern Jerusalem in order to