News and Analysis (9/8/08)

Egyptians remained frustrated at government’s efforts after massive boulders crush a slum neighborhood of Cairo:

• Cairo Disaster Leaves Many Blaming Mubarak (CS Monitor)

The US Military agrees to review accusations of civilian deaths as new evidence emerges:

• U.S. To Look Again at Civilian Deaths in Afghan Raid (Reuters)

While Iran is sanctioned for pursuing nuclear power, India, which refuses to sign the non-proliferation treaty, continues to receive special treatment in nuclear trade:

• International Alliance Approves U.S.-India Nuclear Deal (LA Times)

The blocking of the road linking Kashmir and India by Hindu protesters leads to requests for the reopening of a historic trade route through Pakistan:

• Kashmiris Seek Trade Route to Pakistan (Washington Post)

Sudanese Government worries about international relations with the end of the Bush Administration approaching:

• Sudan Doesn’t See Relations Improving After the U.S. Election (LA Times)

US attacks within Pakistan continue on the eve of Zardari’s new term as President

• U.S. Drones Kill 16 in Missile Attack in Pakistan (Reuters)

Rice hesitant to release Guantanamo prisoners to Tunisia and Algeria, citing fears of torture unapproved by Donald Rumsfeld and Alberto Gonzalas:

• In Tunisia and Algeria, Rice Asks for Cooperation (Washington Post)

Imran

Minaret of Freedom Institute Program Assistant