News and Analysis (4/25-26/09)

Even as the Taliban embarrass Islam with their violations of shariah …

• Taliban Betrays Qur’an (Washington Post)
• How Islamic Law Can Work (Washington Post)

… Rwandan Muslims’ demonstration of Islamic principles attracts enough survivors of Rwanda genocide to double their share of the population to 14%:

• Jihad Is Taught as ‘Struggle to Heal’ (Washington Post)

“The [previously unreported] American appeal … illustrates what could become one of the biggest obstacles to stability in Iraq”:

• Iraq Resists Pleas by U.S. to Placate Hussein’s Party (NY Times)

“Reza Saberi said his daughter, Roxana began her hunger strike in Tehran’s Evin Prison on Tuesday”:

• U.S. Journalist Goes on Hunger Strike in Iran Prison (LA Times)

Hezbollah says “that if the coalition wins, it would invite its opponents to join in a national unity government to ensure stability”:

• Clinton in Beirut Ahead of Key Election (LA Times)

“Iran’s Press TV said the men were members of the separatist Party of Free Life of Kurdistan”

• Policemen Killed in Iran Clashes (Al Jazeera)

Imran

Minaret of Freedom Institute Program Assistant