The Islamic divide

Fault lines between Lebanon’s largest sects deepening By Moe Ali Nayel on December 03, 2012 It has been a year of dreaming dangerously for some Lebanese Sunnis who see the perpetually impending downfall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as an opportunity to reassert their historical dominance over the country’s Shia. February’s escalation of the long-running feud between pro-Assad Alawites and anti-Assad Sunnis in Tripoli set a … Continue reading The Islamic divide

The Vote

Roger Waters, speaking on behalf of the Russell Tribunal, delivers a very nicely put speech in front of delegates on International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.         Ali Abunimah from the Electronic Intifada, an independent online news publication told Al Jazeera that the UN vote will not make any difference to Palestinians living under occupation.   Continue reading The Vote