News and Analysis (2/26/09)

Activists believe it amounts to ethnic cleansing, Israel claims its for tourism:

• Why 88 Arab Homes Received Eviction Notices (Christian Science Monitor)

The first challenge to Hasina’s fragile government as border guards protest killing at least 49:

• Violence Breaks Out Along Bangladesh’s Frontiers (Washington Post)

Ahmed Alwani argues constitution was violated as Daini’s plane was ordered to turn around before his immunity was officially lifted:

• Manhunt Targets Iraq Lawmaker Whose Plane was Turned Back (LA Times)

As a sign of good faith before reconciliation talks, 80 Hamas detainees in the West Bank were freed:

• Hamas and Fatah Meet in Egypt (Al Jazeera)

How effective are the attacks if they completely disregard the feelings of the Pakistani citizens:

• Drone Attacks Inside Pakistan Will Continue, CIA Chief Says (Washington Post)

Iraq fights over the most pressing issue in stabilization, the budget, as oil prices and American aid plummet:

• Falling Revenues Threaten Rebuilding and Stability in Iraq (NY Times)

Imran

Minaret of Freedom Institute Program Assistant