News and Analysis (6/12/09)

The Qur’an [3:75] says there are some who owing “a single silver coin … will not repay it unless you constantly stood demanding;”  if the slipper fits … :

• Saudi Princess and (unpaid) €70,000 Lingerie Bill (Guardian)

If the US remains unwilling to accept innocent detainees, they cannot expect other nations to be waiting with open arms …

• Obama Bows on Settling Detainees (Washington Post)

… yet, public opinion may doom the Uighurs chances for relocation:

• Chinese Muslims Trigger Public Backlash in Palau (AP/ Washington Post)

A high turnout is expected in an election with monumental consequences across the Middle East,

• Iranians Vote in Presidential Poll (Al Jazeera)

Will the mistakes of the past ruin the prospects of peace?

• Obama’s Resolve on Mideast Facing a History of Blunt Reality (LA Times)

Is it a response to pressure from drone attacks or to the opening of  new opportunities for terrorists elsewhere?

• Some in Qaeda Leave Pakistan for Somalia and Yemen (NY Times)

Easing the burden on refugees, we hope,

• Sudan Allows Some Aid Groups to Return (AP / LA Times)

Imran

Minaret of Freedom Institute Program Assistant