News and Analysis (10/08/08)

“Because the Constitution prohibits indefinite detention without cause, the government’s continued detention of the [detainees] is unlawful,” – Judge Urbina

• Chinese Muslims Ordered Released From Guantanamo (Washington Post)

Sami Al-Arian’s appeal is rejected as he still faces charges for refusing to testify:

• Terror case: Top Court Won’t Hear Ex-Prof’s Appeal (AP / Boston Herald)

The reconciliation process begins as Sunni and Shi’ite Muslims become neighbors again:

• For Sunnis, an Uneasy Return Home (Washington Post)

Investigation indicates civilian death toll higher than the 5 to 7 deaths initially reported by US military:

• 30 Civilians Died in Afghan Raid, U.S. Inquiry Finds (NY Times)

Circumstances seem to credit Islamic law in the development of English law but the theory is still missing key evidence:

• Is English Law Related to Muslim Law? (BBC Magazine)

Legal case targets the Israeli state for helping “land-robbers” through their actions and inaction:

• Israeli Govt Sued Over Settlement (Arab News)

Imran

Minaret of Freedom Institute Program Assistant