Soldier recalls rabbi saying “‘the fight is between the children of light and the children of darkness….’ His message was clear: ‘This is a war against an entire people, not against specific terrorists.’”
CAIR has accused the FBI of engaging in “McCarthy-era tactics”, particularly with its use of “agent provocateurs”:
- FBI and American Muslims at Odds (Christian Science Monitor)
The report acknowledges increasing costs resulting from the American withdrawal from Iraq, as well as uncertainty surrounding Iraq’s ability to provide basic services, security to its citizens:
- GAO Calls Iraq Pullout A ‘Massive,’ Costly Effort (Washington Post)
Investigations of Islamic charities commenced following the “mutiny by border guards, which some officials believe was instigated or assisted by Islamic militants”:
The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) has introduced the idea of social audits, creating accountability with local leadership on how funds are spent:
- $1,000 for a Kebab? Afghan Villages Fight Corruption (Christian Science Monitor)
Currently, assessments of progress are “anecdotal” depending on where and by whom the assessment was made:
Often viewed as a beacon of tolerance and openness in the Arab world,
- Morocco Clamps Down on Shiites (AP / Washington Post)
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