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Palestine September 24, 2010

UN report reveals Israel violated laws in flotilla raid last May

A UN Human Rights Council investigation into the deadly Israeli massacre against international activists on board the Freedom Flotilla said in report released on Wednesday that there is “clear evidence”
Palestine September 23, 2010

Israel makes meeting another Arab a crime

A vague security offence of “contact with a foreign agent” is being used by Israel’s secret police, the Shin Bet, to lock up Arab political activists in Israel without evidence
Election CoverageMB in International press September 23, 2010

Egyptian Opposition Announces Boycott of Upcoming Parliamentary Election

In an interview with Voice of America News, Shadi Hamid discusses the recent announcement of Egypt's al-Ghad Party to boycott upcoming parliamentary elections.
Torture September 23, 2010

Egypt: Mohamed Oda latest victim of Police abductions

State security forces in Ismailia abducted its latest victim on June 18 and his family has since been searching for him.
Elbaradei CampaignMB in International press September 23, 2010

An Election Dilemma for Egypt’s Opposition:To Boycott or Not?

All opponents of Egypt's decades-old authoritarian government know that the country's elections are a sham of democracy, but they're divided on how to respond to November's parliamentary elections.
MB in International press September 23, 2010

The keys to defusing tensions between America and Muslims

There have been many reports on television, many statements by politicians, and many articles, columns and letters in newspapers regarding the location of the proposed Islamic Center in Manhattan near
MB in Arabian press September 23, 2010

Right under the Dome

Prime Minister Samir Rifai’s agenda this week has been full of meetings with representatives of political parties and media organisations to discuss issues of concern to Jordanians.
Islamophobia September 22, 2010

Message to Muslims: I’m Sorry

Many Americans have suggested that more moderate Muslims should stand up to extremists, speak out for tolerance, and apologize for sins committed by their brethren.
Islamophobia September 22, 2010

A Defense Of Free Speech By American And Canadian Muslims

We are concerned and saddened by the recent wave of vitriolic anti-Muslim and anti-Islamic sentiment that is being expressed across our nation.
Election Coverage September 22, 2010

Power struggle inside NDP over PA nominations

A recent report pointed to a power struggle inside the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) over nominations for the upcoming People’s Assembly (PA) elections taking place this November.