The latest news out of Islamabad is scary to say the least. The "State of Emergency" declared by Musharef is being described as a means to control the growing terrorist activity. Condi Rice supports the "anti-terrorist" ally Musharef, still. But people who are closely watching the drama unfold, say that this act by Musharef is just a thinly disguised attempt to make sure that the Supreme Court's upcoming decision on the legality of his election never takes place. Cracking down on terrorists? Not according to reports out of the Northwest provinces where they actually LET TERRORISTS GO. They are cracking down in the cities, and cracking down on human rights leaders.
For the real scoop, Juan Coles "Informed Comment" is a must read. The most chilling comment being:
If Bush and Cheney are ever tempted into extreme measures in the United States, Musharraf has provided a template for how it would unfold. Maintain you are moving against terrorists and extremists, but actually move against the rule of law. Rubin has accepted the suggested term of "lawfare" to describe this kind of warfare by executive order.
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posted by Juan Cole @ 11/05/2007 06:30:00 AM 0 comments
Urdu Press Blames US for Crisis
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