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Archives for October 2015

Afghanistan
Afghanistan: The Taliban reign of Fear in Kunduz belies Charm Offensive

Afghanistan: The Taliban reign of Fear in Kunduz belies Charm Offensive

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By Frud Bezhan | ( RFE/ RL) | – – An expected Afghan government counteroffensive to retake Kunduz from the Taliban appears to have largely stalled as troops await reinforcements.” “The citizens of Kunduz should not worry about safeguarding their lives and properties. Carry out your ordinary livelihoods in absolute security. All traders, workers, staff […]

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It is Israel that abrogated Oslo Peace Accords, as Netanyahu Boasted

It is Israel that abrogated Oslo Peace Accords, as Netanyahu Boasted

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By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – Mahmoud Abbas, president of Palestine, renounced the Oslo Peace accords Wednesday, on the grounds that Israel itself has long since reneged on every key provision in that agreement. Abbas said, “Thus, we declare that as long as Israel refuses to commit to the agreements signed with […]

Islamophobia
The Colonial roots of Hating on Muslims, & of Muslim Nationalism

The Colonial roots of Hating on Muslims, & of Muslim Nationalism

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Sami Zubaida | (Open Democracy) | – – The presence of growing Muslim populations in Europe at the same time as the rise of political Islam and the inception of Israel, was largely a legacy of twentieth century colonial history. ‘Islamophobia’ – fear, hostility or negative sentiments with regard to Islam and Muslims – comes […]

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