“I stand firmly by the belief that cheating took place in the election and the results were doubtful, and I believe the vote count was completely rigged…. However, since Mr. Khamenei endorsed Mr. Ahmadinejad, for this very reason I consider him the president of the current government of this system.†— â€Â Karroubi quoted by his son:
There is negligible evidence that concerns of fraud and corruption can be resolved by the unconstitutional delay of the elections to an inopportune date just after Ramadan:
- Afghan Elections Delayed, but Even Later Date May Come Too Soon (Christian Science Monitor)
The proposed law would prevent anyone in full veil from using public services, including hospitals, schools and public transportation:
With four death sentences for his role in the killing of hundreds of thousands of Kurds and Shiites previously blamed on Iran:
- ‘Chemical Ali’ Hanged by Iraq Government (LA Times)
In a strategy based on the premise that 80% of Taliban foot soldiers fight for money and local grievances rather than as resistance to foreign invaders, jobs, protection and amnesty will be the incentive to lay down their arms:
- Britain, Japan to Help Reintegrate Taliban Foot Soldiers (Washington Post)
The Houthis withdraw from Saudi Arabia but pledge to engage in “open war” if Saudi forces continue to pursue the group:
- Yemen Rebels ‘Leave Saudi Arabia’ (Al Jazeera)
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