As hundreds of women called for Siddiqui’s release and decried US involvement in Pakistani affairs, the protest organizer says, “We can no longer sit quietly; every mother and sister will fight for justice against America”:
- ‘Lady Al Qaeda’: Pakistan Reacts to Aafia Siddiqui Conviction in US Court (Christian Science Monitor)
In a solution that only delays the problem but does nothing to solve it, Iraqi lawmakers express their concern over an election “backlash” that will cause the country to enter “severe turmoil”:
A leaked report indicates crucial information was withheld from American pilots by German forces as NATO did not comply with the rules of engagement in a bombing killing 142:
- Lethal NATO Bombing Details Leaked (Al Jazeera)
Complicating the US ability to impose “crippling sanctions” on Iran:
- China Could Block Sanctions Against Iran (Washington Post)
“I am not prepared to say that we have turned the corner…I’m not prepared to say we are winning. I am prepared to say we are very much engaged, and I’m confident we’re going to see serious progress this year”…
…Meanwhile, solutions for Pakistan / Afghanistan border security remain unaddressed:
Half of Turkey’s murder cases are “honor” killing every year:
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