Category: US
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Lost war and a lost cause
By: Amjad Malik On the anniversary of tragic events of September 11, the statements of both Pakistan and US armed officers are frightening for Asia. New York Times reported today that ‘President Bush secretly approved orders in July that for the first time to allow American Special Operations forces to carry out ground assaults inside…
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I protest against US attacks in Pakistan
Words cannot express the full extent of our anger and frustration while it is simultaneously impossible to also convey our helplessness when we stand and watch a deranged, rouge foreign militia repeatedly choosing to launch invasions after invasions into our territory in pursuit of their ‘own’ seven year war on terror. It is this inhumanity…
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US agression and ‘Honorable existence’!
Guest Post by Silence from Islamabad Observer United States-led NATO forces killed 15 tribesmen, including women and children, in it’s first-ever ground attack inside Pakistani territory on Wednesday. The US forces landed by 3 choppers inside Pakistani village of Musa Neeke in South Waziristan Agency (SWA). The soldiers started indiscriminate firing with their automatic assault…
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Dr. Aafia Indicted on Murder Charges but No Terrorism Charge
A US court on Tuesday announced the indictment of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui for allegedly attacking US agents who went to interrogate her after she was arrested by local police in Afghanistan. Dr. Aafia Siddiqui faces One count of attempting to kill US nationals abroad; One count of attempting to kill US officers and employees; One…
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The victory of ‘US lead war against terror’: on US judicial system and human rights
Guest Blog by Silence from Islamabad Observer A United States court Thursday found American-educated Pakistani doctor Aafia Siddiqi guilty on charges to attack U.S army in Afghanistan as a member of Al-Qaeda, said a statement released from US court. This statement is a declaration of the first defeat of United States judicial system in so-called…
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Pakistan: A Revolution, A civil war or a United States sponsored terrorism?
Guest Blog by Silence posted from Islamabad Observer A perception is systematically being spread in West about Pakistan being a nursery for terrorists and with the recent unrest in Tribal regions of Pakistan, the western media has started a campaign to prove that a ‘civil war’ is going on in Pakistan and some have gone…
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Dr. Aafia Siddiqui – send Postcards / Letters / Pictures & Books
Dr. Afia Siddiqui’s lawyer, Elizabeth Fink, held a press conference recently. The legal team remains very worried about Afia’s physical and psychological condition. The struggle to get her a fair trial continues. Meanwhile, the legal team suggests one small way that we can support Afia – by sending letters/postcards of support to her. Details on…
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Video – Aafiya Siddiqui and Her Son’s Interrogation
The video, obtained by Cageprisoners shows the media conference following the ‘arrest’ of a woman and a teenager identified by Afghan police as Saliha and Ali Ihsan. The US allege that this is Aafia Siddiqui and her 12 year old son, Ahmad. Aafia Siddiqui was extradited to the US on 4th August 2008 on charges…
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Joe Biden as Obama’s VP running mate – Good for Pakistan
Its just been announced that Joe Biden will most likely be the Vice Presidential candidate for the Democratic Presidential nominee Barack Obama. For Pakistan its great news, as this senator has a far better understanding of the problems facing Pakistan than anyone in Washington – he has been arguing for a better handling of affairs…
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Nayyar Zaidi Missing
Guest Post by temporal who blogs at Baithak Veteran journalist (daily Jang & Geo TV) and broadcaster (with VOA at one time) Nayyar Zaidi is missing according to a report filed by another veteran journalist Khalid Hasan from DC. Nayyar also had a history of launching a multi-million dollar suit against the FBI. WASHINGTON: Nayyar…
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Lahore: Joint Protest against arrest of Dr. Aafia
Lahore Protest Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm Location: Outside Governor house, Lahore RSVP Facebook Event The Student Action Committee have joined hands with other Lahore based organizations to host a protest at the Governor House in Lahore on 12th August at 6:00pm, if you are in Lahore do join them and…
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Rumor Mill: Dr. Aafia’s missing children possibly linked with Bilal Musharraf
The Rumor Mill series on this blog is basically based on a number of tips that have been heard or received by this scribe in someway or another, as customary of Pakistani politics the grapevine reports tend to carry a lot of weight. Problem with these grapevine reports is that it can very well be…
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Dr. Afia’s health serious – bullet wound, kidney removed & battered nose, children missing
The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has received updated information that due to a bullet wound and removal of one kidney, Dr. Afia Siddiqui health is in a serious condition, but no medical assistance has been provided to her whilst she has been in American custody in New York. ACTION ALERT Send an automated appeal…
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Press Release for Karachi Protest – Saturday 6:00pm
People’s Resistance Press Release – 8th August 2008 Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s Inhuman Treatment & Illegal Detention By US Military PROTEST > Karachi Press Club on SATURDAY, 9th August 2008 at 6:00 pm The Peoples Resistance along with Civil Society and Human Rights protest the inhumane treatment and illegal detention of Dr Aafia Siddiqui in Afghanistan…
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NY: Afia Siddiqui court hearing, Monday 11th Aug @ 2:30 pm
We are being informed that the first court hearing of Dr. Afia Siddiqui where she is being tried on charges of assaulting an officer is scheduled for Monday 11th August at the Magistrate Court in Downtown Manhattan Dr. Afia’s Hearing in New York Location: Magistrate Court, Downtown Manhattan, 500 Pearl St. 5th Floor (MAP) Date:…