January 4 2011, Mumtaz Hussain Qadri former policeman and security guard for Governor Salman Taseer, shot him dead. Reason behind shooting was for Governor’s remarks on Pakistan’s controversial blasphemy law. Quadi was charged with murder and committing an act of terrorism since shooting took place in a public setting. Quadi asked his lawyer not to go for an appeal as he stated, “Don't go for an appeal. I can't wait to see (the Prophet) Mohammed in heaven. I am proud that my sacrifice has been accepted by God.” Quadi argues he did not commit murder this was indeed an act according to the guidelines of the Quran and teachings of Prophet Mohammed. Trial was conducted by Pakistan’s anti-terrorist court in which he has been convicted and sentenced to death.
NAIROBI, Kenya- Militant terrorist group Al-Shabaab has recently been under attack by the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) . Colonel Cyrus Oguna, in charge of information and operation at the Department of Defense said, “Al Shabaab only has three options; to defect; surrender or leave Somalia as they have limited options. Their resistance is crumbling, their logistics are getting disabled day by day.” Recently, the KDF in collaboration with the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) forces destroyed many of the camps and weapons used by the Al-Shabaab. Nine Al-Shabaab fighters were seriously injured by air raids at militant training camps in El Adde Township, and top leader of the militant group was recently captured by KDF and is being interviewed and interrogated for details about the militia and its networks in the country. Col. Oguna stated that the KDF has achieved their primary initial objectives against Al-Shabaab and has eliminated confidence that they would emerge ...
5 October 2011 Leopoldo Lopez talks to media outlets. Dow Jones Newswires (CARACAS) – The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ( IACHR ) ruled in favor of opposition politician Leopoldo Lopez on 17 September, allowing him to run in Venezuela ’s upcoming 2012 presidential elections. Venezuelan officials barred Lopez from seeking public office in 2005 through 2014 under allegations of mishandling public funds and corruption. Supporters of Lopez argue the charges are a ploy to prevent him and other opposition politicians from running for office. General elections are slated for 7 October 2012 amid questions regarding President Hugo Chavez’s health. Source: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20110916-712977.html (Reliability: 9) Comment: Despite the IACHR’s ruling in favor of Lopez, Venezuelan officials under President Chavez have ignored the court’s rulings in the past and banned presidential hopefuls from running for office. Lopez is emerging as one of the top con...
Turkey surprised international observers when it supported rebels in recent uprising in Syria. Turkey is harboring insurgents and political opponents of the Assad's regime as it readies unilateral sanctions against Syria . This signals in shift in supporting the various democratic Arab awakenings throughout the Middle East. Turkey’s chasm with Syria reaffirms its commitment to NATO , who had began to question Turkeys role in the alliance. In the face of the Arab Spring , Turkey is reassess its place in the new realities of the Middle East . Turkey had sought to ought new open new markets and expand its influence in the region through a policy of non-confrontation with its neighbors. It disavowed democratic preconditions with economic partners like Syria and Iran in the past and this caused friction with NATO. Source :http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/Opinion/2011/1103/Turkey-s-bold-about-face-on-Syria Reliability (9) Comments: Turkey’s break from its policy of “zero prob...
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