Under the new security pact, US military loses the ability to detain Iraqis without charge, leaving 16,000-17,000 detainees who either will stand trial or be release:
- U.S. Military Frets Over Iraqi Prisoners (Reuters)
Rebel group Jundallah claim discrimination against Sunnis by the Iranian authorities:
- Iran Says Rebels Killed 16 Soldiers (NY Times)
“If they focus on politics and cultural matters, the Iraqi people will accept them more,” said Barrak al-Shimirty, a lawmaker with the Supreme Council. “That will make them more powerful.”
- Sadr Movement Seeks Its Way As Others Gain Power in Iraq (Washington Post)
“We are the victim of baseless Indian propaganda…we are just doing welfare work and nothing else.” – spokesman for Jamaat-ud-Dawa, a group US officials claim is the sucessor to Lashkar-e-Taiba:
“Afghanistan has long accused Pakistan of failing to take action against Taliban militants based in the tribal region, and even colluding with them”:
- Afghan, Pakistani Leaders Meet in Turkey (AP / Washington Post)
Three million expected to journey to Mecca as Saudi officials seek to maintain safety and security:
- Record Numbers Expected for Hajj (Al Jazeera)
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