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Muslims condemn Mumbai attacks, worry about image

RAMALLAH: Muslims around the world, from the Middle East to communities in Britain and Austria, on Sunday condemned the Mumbai shooting rampage by suspected Islamic insurgents as senseless terrorism, but also found themselves on the defensive once again about bloodshed linked to their religion.Intellectuals and community leaders called for greater efforts to combat religious fanaticism.The gunmen's motives were still unknown days after they unleashed their grisly attacks on 10 targets,...

Egypt, Arab League slam Mumbai 'terrorism'

CAIRO: Egypt and the Arab League on Thursday denounced the “terrorist” attacks which left at least 100 people dead in India’s financial hub Mumbai.Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak condemned the attacks and said his country “stands by the side of New Delhi in countering terrorism,” state news agency MENA reported.Amr Moussa, who heads the 22-member Arab League, said such “criminal and terrorist acts aggravate the vicious circle of violence and counter-violence,” the agency reported.The Muslim...

UZBEKISTAN: Rights groups welcome Russian decision on 13 Andijan suspects

Human rights activists have welcomed Russia's decision to halt the extradition of 13 Uzbek nationals wanted on terrorism charges following protests in the eastern Uzbek city of Andijan last year.

Libya pays $1.5 billion to settle terrorism claims

Libya has paid $1.5 billion to the families of terrorism victims, overcoming the final obstacle to full relations with the United States, the State Department said Friday.The payment ends Tripoli's legal liability in U.S. terror cases and paves the way for increased U.S. involvement in the oil-rich nation.

"Swaziland is now officially a military state"

Swaziland's now outlawed opposition party, Pudemo, warns that the Kingdom is now quickly turning into a military dictatorship, using its new terrorism legislation to deploy military police in the streets of Mbabane to chase peaceful dissidents.

Swazi critic faces terror charge

A leading Swazi democracy campaigner has been charged under a new anti-terror law for allegedly supporting a series of recent bombings.

Ban Ki-Moon gives UN Day message

As people all across the globe observe United Nations Day, the United Nations secretary general, Ban Ki-Moon, has released a message in observance of the occasion. Below we reproduce the full text of the message. On this 63rd anniversary of our organisation, I join you in celebrating UN Day. This is a crucial year in the life of our United Nations.  We have just passed the midpoint in the struggle to reach the millennium development goals -- our common vision for building a better world in the...

Security concern: a genuine priority

In this age, security concerns form a crucial part of the policies of all governments. No matter the size or geographical location of a country, the eminent threat posed by international terrorism (individual and state-sponsored terrorism), and all other forms of criminality, makes it a priority that countries should ensure that sound security modalities are in place. You do not need to offend anyone these days to be a viable target. The twin attacks on the US Embassies in Nairobi and...

Routine abuses in the name of security in Tunisia

Hundreds, possibly thousands, of people, including children, suspected of terrorism-related offences, have been arrested in Tunisia since the introduction of the Anti-Terrorism Law in 2003. Authorities use the broad definition of ‘terrorism’ in this law to criminalize legitimate and peaceful opposition activities. Many have been tortured and otherwise ill-treated, held in incommunicado detention and subjected to enforced disappearances in the last five years. At least 977 people have been tried...

American Embassy observes Independence Day

The US Embassy in Banjul, on Thursday, organised a solemn reception at the Ambassador’s residence, in celebration off the 232nd  Independence Day of the United States of America. Barry Wells, the American ambassador to The Gambia, welcomed the many distinguished guests who came to celebrate with America . Among the officials who attended the reception were Dr Omar Touray, secretary of state for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of The Gambia , ex-president Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara, security...