Once again the Palestinian Authority has miserably failed it citizens. The Judicial System comprised of the highest court in the land has watched in deafening silence while the Security Enforcement Agency oppressively misuses its power over its citizens. As the High Court issued the verdict of immediate release of Mohammad Khateeb on August 30, 2010, the Security Enforcement Agency deliberately disregarded the verdict. They kept Khateeb illegally detained for more…

The Palestinian Authority once again disappoints its citizens bringing about frustration and resentment towards the various branches of the government. On August 10, 2010, Mohammad Khateeb, a member of Hizb ut- Tahrir , was detained by the Security Forces from his home without a known offence or clear charge. He has been on trumped up charges by the Palestinian Authority Security Forces. He is still illegally detained despite the fact…

Pakistan is hit by the worst floods in its history. According to rough estimates around 200 million people are affected by it. Official death-toll figure hovers around the 1,500 mark while the actual number is feared to run in several thousands. Many areas are still cut off from the main cities and the only way to reach people is through the air. In such a catastrophe, the response of the…

There has been much talk this week about a creating a ‘Big Society' in Britain, following a speech by UK Prime Minister David Cameron. The argument that individuals and communities should be encouraged to do more for each other and the wider society, and that the state should be expected to do less, has been welcomed by many people, who sense a decline in community spirit over recent years, as…