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The military option is going nowhere. The way forward is to emulate Pakistan by withdrawing troops and making deals.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/story/0,,1926818,00.html



Afghan militants 'plan UK attacks'

Afghan militants are for the first time plotting to attack westerners in Britain and the rest of Europe, a Taliban commander has claimed.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uklatest/story/0,,-6166110,00.html


From Information Clearing House

An Iraqi civilian detained by British troops in Iraq told a military court Monday that he was beaten and forced to drink urine by his captors.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article15381.htm

Officially, Britain disapproves of rendition, the CIA’s shadowy capture and transport of terror suspects. In reality we have helped, writes Stephen Grey.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2092-2415275,00.html


From Information Clearing House

As more evidence of his role in the Iraq debacle emerges, it beggars belief that the Prime Minister hasn't been impeached.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/story/0,,1928634,00.html


From Information Clearing House

Ten years ago, the novelist and polemicist Henry Porter would have felt silly speaking out about human rights in Britain. But that was before the most fundamental assault on personal freedom ever undertaken. Now, he argues, it's time we woke up to reality.

http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/article1902830.ece


From Information Clearing House

"When they saw my son in wounded condition, they shot him and killed him in front of my eyes."

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article15364.htm

Global ban also opposed by China, US and Russia. Unexploded devices still killing three people a day.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,,1925561,00.html


From Information Clearing House

British troops could be in Afghanistan for another 20 years, according to a main opposition Conservative MP and Territorial Army soldier who has just returned from a tour of duty there.

http://www.kuna.net.kw/Home/Story.aspx?Language=en&DSNO=913762


From Information Clearing House

A message from Eleanor

http://www.care2.com/c2c/share/detail/198571

Please read what this young man had to say. Please sign the 2 petitions included if you haven't already! Thanks to everyone who has signed. This is such an important humanitarian and human rights issue. Every voice must help! I would be so grateful if you would forward too. There is also an Amnesty Action you can take.