Even though Afghanistan was the first front in the war on terrorism, military experts want Iraq to be secure before the planned increase of troops …
- A Shortage Of Troops in Afghanistan (Washington Post)
…Meanwhile, soldiers in Iraq feel their work has brought a lull in violence, but doubt the calm is sustainable:
- A ‘Surge’ Unit Sees Change, But Questions Its Permanence (Christian Science Monitor)
Local media and politicians condemn the new Pakistani government’s operations in Taliban regions that worry US forces in Afghanistan:
- Offensive in Tribal Area Criticized by Key Pakistani Politicians (Washington Post)
â€This is a very unstable part of the world and I don’t need it to be more unstable,†says Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff regarding a potential US-Israeli strike:
- US Admiral Urges Caution on Iran (BBC News)
Algerian imprisoned for seven years is released due to lack of evidence against him:
- Second Qaeda Suspect Freed in Britain (New York Times)
UN aid to unemployed Iraqi refugees finds its way in the hands of Jordanian service institutions:
- In Jordan, Aid for Iraqi Refugees Is Often Redirected (Christian Science Monitor)
Civil society source in Somalia suspects a political dimension in attacks on innocents and foreigners:
- Govt Denounces Attacks On Aid Workers As Abductions Continue (UN Integrated Regional Information Networks/All Africa)
Dysfunctional government means locals turn to gangs for protection and business opportunities:
- Gangs Rule North Jakarta As Local Govt Fails (Jakarta Post)
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