Editorial by the Washington Post slams current US policy for not doing more to assist Iraqis who have fled violence in their country:
- A Duty to the Displaced (Washington Post)
In spite of very serious risks, US military is arming Sunnis in other parts of the country, touting Anbar province as its model in order to fight Al-Qaeda in Iraq, however Anbar’s anti-Qaeda coalition is beginning to unravel, dissenting members citing dissatisfaction because of cooperation with occupying power:
- U.S. Arming Sunnis in Iraq to Battle Old Qaeda Allies (New York Times)
- Tribal Coalition in Anbar Said to Be Crumbling (Washington Post)
“The bar is the only organization in Pakistan that has consistently held elections, and we are now reaping the benefits… It is a very functional democracy.” – Asma Jahangir, human rights attorney
- Unlikely Popular Heroes of Pakistan’s Opposition: Lawyers (Christian Science Monitor)
LA Times’ investigative reporting finds that the US is dependent on Sudan government’s intelligence cooperation and has its hands tied on Darfur as a result:
- U.S. Relies on Sudan Despite Condemning it (Los Angeles Times)
