Torturing suspects during interrogations only “plays into the hands of al-Qa’ida”, showing US hypocrisy on human rights:
- Torture? It Probably Killed More Americans Than 9/11 (Independent)
As women mobilize to secure equal rights and a greater role in government …
- Afghan Women on the Campaign Trail (Christian Science Monitor)
… Pessimism and low expectations fuel Karzai’s bid for reelection:
- ‘We Don’t Have Any Alternative to Karzai’ (Washington Post)
… while fears the reporting of violence will discourage participation are the excuse to suppress freedom of expression:
With a variety of concessions available to both sides, will progress be made in negotiations for peace?
- Obama Upbeat on Settlements Issue (Al Jazeera)
To ensure progress, expanding dialogues must be followed by substantial action:
- Obama Reaches Out to Islamist Parties in Pakistan (Reuters / Washington Post)
Syria has “deployed 14,752 soldiers alongside the borders” while the Iraqis and Americans “have done absolutely nothing” — journalist/commentator Thabet Salem :
- Iraq and Syria Pledge Co-Operation (Al Jazeera)
Obama Optimistic About Mideast Peace
