News and Analysis (9/17/08)

Detained since his mother’s capture in July, Aafia Siddiqui’s son, an American citizen, is released:

• Afghans Free Son of Pakistani Al-Qaeda Suspect (Washington Post)

Revenge motives of women suicide bombers are downplayed by accusations they are manipulated by “religion, money and empty promises”:

• Female Suicide Bombers Are Latest War Tactic (Washington Post)

Religion and market in Ningxia, site of the third annual International Halal Food and Muslim Commodities Trade Fair:

• Chinese Muslims Join Global Islamic Market (Christian Science Monitor)

“The organization of Islamic Jihad in Yemen” claims responsibility for suicide attack:

• U.S. Embassy in Yemen Apparent Target of Attack That Kills 16 (LA Times)

Adm Mullen meets with army General Ashfaq Kayani and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani in an attempt to defuse tension:

• U.S. Says “Committed to Respect” Pakistan Sovereignty (Reuters)

Imran
Minaret of Freedom Institute Program Assistant