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Human RightsMilitary TribunalPrisoners of Conscience February 12, 2008

’Mother of Peace’ Sheehan Takes Part in MB Relatives’ Vigil

US human rights and anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan, dubbed "the Mother of Peace", , will take part in a vigil staged by relatives of the Muslim Brotherhood leaders referred to
Human RightsMilitary TribunalPrisoners of Conscience February 12, 2008

A Message from Cindy Sheehan To Mrs, Suzanne Murbarak

I send this appeal to you because you are Egypt ’s First Lady and because you are the chairperson of the National Council for Women.
Islamic IssuesMB VS. Qaeda February 12, 2008

Does Religion Have Anything to Do With Terrorism?

Distortions of the teachings of various organized religions have always been used to justify everything under the sun. Similarly, great wrongs have been committed in the name of the family
Other Issues February 12, 2008

The US-NATO Preemptive Nuclear Doctrine: Trigger a Middle East Nuclear

What the Western allies face is a long, sustained and proactive defence of their societies and way of life. To that end, they must keep risks at a distance, while
Human RightsPalestine February 12, 2008

UNRWA Gaza appeal making very slow progress

A UN special appeal for the Gaza Strip has managed to bring in only a small percentage of the US$9.8 million needed for urgent food aid and cash assistance for
Human RightsPalestine February 12, 2008

“Where are you from?”

I live in an apartment building adjoining the Arab American University - Jenin (AAUJ) on a hill surrounded by farmland and quiet villages. As I write, the wind outside my
Palestine February 12, 2008

Israeli foreign ministry’s token Arab

Ishmael Khaldi has been all the rage amongst Israel advocacy groups in the United States, especially in the liberal San Francisco Bay Area. An Arab Bedouin who embraces his Israeli
Iraq February 12, 2008

A tidal wave of misery is engulfing Iraq

A tidal wave of misery is engulfing Iraq—and it isn’t the usual violence that Americans are accustomed to hearing about and tuning out. To be sure, it’s rooted in that
Human RightsIslamic Issues February 11, 2008

The Headscarf in Turkey

Walking the streets of Istanbul a few years ago, my wife, a devoted Muslim who does not wear a head scarf, remarked, “I feel totally comfortable here.
Other OpinionsPalestine February 11, 2008

Hamas warns: Targeting our leaders will lead the entire region to explode

The Hamas Movement warned Monday the Israeli occupation of the consequences of its intentions to assassinate Hamas leaders and officials, highlighting that any targeting of its leading figures would lead