News and Analysis (02/22/07)

Security forces ‘abduct’ human rights activist from Pakistani jail hours before his scheduled release:

• Pakistan Activist Vanishes Again (BBC)

Charity, sponsored by businessmen, to set up a call center to boost Palestinian economy:

• Call Centre Plan for Palestinians (BBC)

A new French Revolution?  The rise of suburban, immigrant interest in politics threatens the elite status quo in France:

• In French Campaign, Immigrants Find a Voice (Washington Post)

Iraqi women have become victims of violence: Committed by US troops…

• US Soldier Admits Murdering Girl (BBC)

And committed by Iraqi troops… who are they to trust?

• Iraqi Soldiers Charged with Rape (BBC)

If in public places: why do you need ‘spies’?

• Malaysian State to Spy on Lovers (BBC)

A lesson in getting along: University and Muslim students find a compromise to prayers at school events:

• NU says no to private prayer space at games (Chicago Tribune)

Sarah