The document summarizes concerns that the Libyan leadership may have deceived the West about establishing a democratic government. It notes that the head of Libya's transitional government declared Libya an Islamic state based on Sharia law. While the transitional government promised democracy, freedoms, and equality, establishing an Islamic state subject to Sharia law contradicts this. The document also provides examples of anti-Semitism in Libya and the influential roles of former Islamic extremists in the new government, suggesting Libya may become a hostile Islamic state rather than a democracy.
Bangladesh is one of the 49 countries in the list of Asian continent, which got independence in the year 1971 after having a bloody war of nine months. Since independence, a series of felony has been experienced by the populace of Bangladesh over times either by the internal rulers or by the external forces and thence continues to be wracked by human rights violations. Even though, Bangladesh became the member of United Nations in 1974 and have ratified a number of international human rights instruments such as: The Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (United Nations Convention against Torture) 1984 and The International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (ICCPED) 2006, which are indispensable to prevent torture within the border, and forbids state to transport people to any country where there is reason to believe that they will be tortured, there remain perceived cases of serious abuse, including extra-judicial killings, custodial deaths, arbitrary arrest and detention, and harassment of populace over the recent past five years. Moreover, the failure to investigate fully extra-judicial killings by security forces (such as: police, RAB and BDR) including the deaths under custody, remained a matter of serious concern. Some members of the security forces acted with impunity and committed acts of physical and psychological torture. Violence against women and children remained a serious problem, as did trafficking in persons. This paper will pose a critical analysis on how provisions of such international conventions (for the protection of human rights) are being violating in Bangladesh and suggest some guidelines for implementing such human rights instruments contingenting upon the present impasse.
The document discusses human rights violations and the erosion of democracy in Bangladesh under the current Awami League-led government. It notes extrajudicial killings, torture, and the use of the legal system to oppress political opponents have increased. The regime has also implemented a "secular education plan" and taken other actions seen as attempts to eliminate Islamic influences from society and politics. Critics argue this has been done through "ultra-secularist" means focused on annihilating Islam rather than reasonably separating religion from government affairs.
This document discusses Shariah law and its sources and applicability in modern times. It outlines four main elements/sources of Shariah law: the Quran, hadiths, ijma (consensus of Islamic scholars), and qiyas (analogical reasoning). It also describes three categories of crimes under Shariah law - hadd (fixed punishments for offenses against God), qisas (equivalence law for intentional injuries), and tazir (discretionary punishments). The document aims to explain the concept of hudud (hadd crimes/punishments) and its suitability today given criticisms of its implementation.
The “Broader” PathThe Role of Shari’ah in Protecting Women’s Rights. See complete paper here: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1526868
Pakistan has a population of over 212 million people, with minorities making up approximately 5.7% of the population. While the constitution provides protections for religious minorities, they still face discrimination and their rights are not always upheld. Religious minority groups like Christians, Hindus, and Ahmadis experience issues such as attacks on their places of worship, forced conversions, and difficulties in fully participating in the political system. More work is needed to translate legal protections of minorities into equality in practice.
Bangladesh statement rule of law 6th comm 67th ga 09.10.12Y m
Bangladesh aligns itself with statements made by the Non-Aligned Movement and Organization of Islamic Cooperation groups on this issue. Peace is threatened by issues like civil wars, religious intolerance, and transnational crimes, increasing the need to apply international law and principles of justice fairly. For a just world order based on rule of law, developing countries need greater representation in international institutions. The UN should assist developing countries' capacity building efforts and focus on rule of law needs in each Member State. Bangladesh believes in peace, justice, sovereignty, and non-interference. As a democracy, Bangladesh promotes rule of law reforms and independent commissions to uphold rights and deliver public services. Bangladesh is also trying war criminals from 1971 and ensuring access to
India, most popularly acknowledged as the land of spiritual beliefs, philosophical thinking, culture, has also been the birthplace of quite a few number of religions out of which some of them exist in this era as well.
‘Religion’ is entirely a matter of choice, perception and belief.
People in this country have a strong faith and dependence when it comes to their religion as they perceive that religion adds meaning and reason to their lives.
When it comes to people who are extremely devoted to their religion, they leave no stone unturned in showing a substantial amount of fidelity towards their respective religion.
Bangladesh is one of the 49 countries in the list of Asian continent, which got independence in the year 1971 after having a bloody war of nine months. Since independence, a series of felony has been experienced by the populace of Bangladesh over times either by the internal rulers or by the external forces and thence continues to be wracked by human rights violations. Even though, Bangladesh became the member of United Nations in 1974 and have ratified a number of international human rights instruments such as: The Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (United Nations Convention against Torture) 1984 and The International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (ICCPED) 2006, which are indispensable to prevent torture within the border, and forbids state to transport people to any country where there is reason to believe that they will be tortured, there remain perceived cases of serious abuse, including extra-judicial killings, custodial deaths, arbitrary arrest and detention, and harassment of populace over the recent past five years. Moreover, the failure to investigate fully extra-judicial killings by security forces (such as: police, RAB and BDR) including the deaths under custody, remained a matter of serious concern. Some members of the security forces acted with impunity and committed acts of physical and psychological torture. Violence against women and children remained a serious problem, as did trafficking in persons. This paper will pose a critical analysis on how provisions of such international conventions (for the protection of human rights) are being violating in Bangladesh and suggest some guidelines for implementing such human rights instruments contingenting upon the present impasse.
The document discusses human rights violations and the erosion of democracy in Bangladesh under the current Awami League-led government. It notes extrajudicial killings, torture, and the use of the legal system to oppress political opponents have increased. The regime has also implemented a "secular education plan" and taken other actions seen as attempts to eliminate Islamic influences from society and politics. Critics argue this has been done through "ultra-secularist" means focused on annihilating Islam rather than reasonably separating religion from government affairs.
This document discusses Shariah law and its sources and applicability in modern times. It outlines four main elements/sources of Shariah law: the Quran, hadiths, ijma (consensus of Islamic scholars), and qiyas (analogical reasoning). It also describes three categories of crimes under Shariah law - hadd (fixed punishments for offenses against God), qisas (equivalence law for intentional injuries), and tazir (discretionary punishments). The document aims to explain the concept of hudud (hadd crimes/punishments) and its suitability today given criticisms of its implementation.
The “Broader” PathThe Role of Shari’ah in Protecting Women’s Rights. See complete paper here: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1526868
Pakistan has a population of over 212 million people, with minorities making up approximately 5.7% of the population. While the constitution provides protections for religious minorities, they still face discrimination and their rights are not always upheld. Religious minority groups like Christians, Hindus, and Ahmadis experience issues such as attacks on their places of worship, forced conversions, and difficulties in fully participating in the political system. More work is needed to translate legal protections of minorities into equality in practice.
Bangladesh statement rule of law 6th comm 67th ga 09.10.12Y m
Bangladesh aligns itself with statements made by the Non-Aligned Movement and Organization of Islamic Cooperation groups on this issue. Peace is threatened by issues like civil wars, religious intolerance, and transnational crimes, increasing the need to apply international law and principles of justice fairly. For a just world order based on rule of law, developing countries need greater representation in international institutions. The UN should assist developing countries' capacity building efforts and focus on rule of law needs in each Member State. Bangladesh believes in peace, justice, sovereignty, and non-interference. As a democracy, Bangladesh promotes rule of law reforms and independent commissions to uphold rights and deliver public services. Bangladesh is also trying war criminals from 1971 and ensuring access to
India, most popularly acknowledged as the land of spiritual beliefs, philosophical thinking, culture, has also been the birthplace of quite a few number of religions out of which some of them exist in this era as well.
‘Religion’ is entirely a matter of choice, perception and belief.
People in this country have a strong faith and dependence when it comes to their religion as they perceive that religion adds meaning and reason to their lives.
When it comes to people who are extremely devoted to their religion, they leave no stone unturned in showing a substantial amount of fidelity towards their respective religion.
El documento proporciona información sobre Internet, Internet 2, Web 2.0 y herramientas de comunicación en línea como correo electrónico, listas de distribución, foros, chats, blogs y webquests. Explica brevemente el origen e historia de Internet, así como conceptos clave como Internet 2, que permite una alta velocidad de transmisión, y Web 2.0, que fomenta la colaboración y creación de conocimiento social. También identifica y describe el uso educativo de herramientas comunes de comunicación en línea.
Este documento discute las ventajas y desventajas de la globalización económica. Entre las ventajas se encuentran la disminución de los costos de producción, el aumento del empleo en países subdesarrollados, y el aumento de la competitividad e innovación tecnológica. Las desventajas incluyen una mayor desigualdad económica entre países desarrollados y subdesarrollados, así como dentro de las propias naciones, y posibles efectos negativos en el medio ambiente y empleo de países des
The document describes three different types of homes - the Deschutes for quiet living, the Tularosa with high tech features, and the Capristrano as a green building home. Each home is presented repeatedly with the same description.
101117 M Vno Congress Business Innovation Session V2nectanebo
KPN has had success with its multi-brand strategy in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany through brands like Telfort, BASE, and e-plus. This strategy allows KPN to efficiently target different market segments with tailored brands and offers. KPN then expanded this strategy into new markets like Spain and France using an asset-light mVNO approach with shared resources and outsourced operations. Initial results after one year of launch in Spain were positive, with total subscribers for KPN/e-plus brands growing from 2007 to 2009.
El documento describe las zapatillas de fútbol Adidas F50. Son más livianas, con 200 gramos de peso, y se afirman bien en pasto sintético y natural. Adidas ha promovido las F50 a través de videos de YouTube con jugadores como Lionel Messi y grabando comerciales en estadios. Los clientes pueden comprar las F50 en tiendas Adidas o en línea, y Adidas ha actualizado el modelo a través de las versiones F50.7 y F50.8.
La creación de neovaginas puede lograrse mediante técnicas quirúrgicas o dilatación vaginal no quirúrgica. Las técnicas quirúrgicas incluyen métodos de tracción como Vecchietti y Davydov, y métodos de disección y revestimiento como McIndoe y uso de intestino. La elección de técnica depende de la presencia de un vestíbulo y de cirugías previas. En la mayoría de los casos de síndrome de Rokitansky la dilatación vaginal o Vecchietti son
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Dr.Shivalinge Gowda KP Asso Professor and HOD
PES College of Pharmacy Bangalore-560050 Karnataka, India
shivalinge65@gmail.com
Este documento presenta una nueva colección de invierno que incluye vestidos, blusas, pantalones, faldas, chaquetas y accesorios como bolsos y zapatos en diferentes colores y tallas. Se describen 35 artículos con su referencia, material, color, talla y precio. La colección ofrece opciones para mujer con prendas combinables entre sí en distintos estilos casual y formal.
This document summarizes various antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections in neonates. It discusses penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems, aminoglycosides, macrolides, clindamycin, metronidazole, rifampin and linezolid. It also covers topics like empirical vs specific antibiotic therapy, choosing suitable antibiotics based on the neonate and likely organism, combining antibiotics, and indicators for changing or stopping antibiotics.
Cuidando lo que amamos y lo que tenemos 8IBE Callao
El documento habla sobre las estrategias del Diablo para tentar a los humanos a desobedecer a Dios. El Diablo necesita un punto de contacto en la realidad natural para actuar desde su mundo de maldad. Su estrategia es tentar a los humanos para que tengan lo que Dios ha prohibido y desobedezcan Sus mandamientos, como lo hizo con Adán y Eva en el Jardín del Edén. Las decisiones que tomamos abren puertas ya sea a la vida y la bendición por obedecer a Dios, o a la muerte y maldición por des
The document provides an overview of Libya's political system and history. It notes that Libya is officially a "Jamahiriya" or "state of the masses" governed by Muammar al-Gaddafi as the "Leader of the Revolution" since 1969. While the country has a constitutional framework based on direct democracy through local committees, in practice power is centralized under Gaddafi and opposition is suppressed. The political system does not allow for organized political parties or civil society groups, and Libya has faced international sanctions at various points for human rights issues and support of terrorism.
Statement by League of Libyan Ulema on the Murder of US Ambassador to Libyamovelibyaforward
This document is a statement from the League of Libyan Ulema condemning the actions of extremist groups in Libya. It states that these groups have excommunicated people, destroyed cultural and religious sites, and killed those who oppose them. It criticizes the killing of the U.S. ambassador and others at the U.S. consulate, saying their actions have harmed Islam's image and contradicted the teachings of the Prophet. The League rejects insults to Islam but says the proper response is legal and non-violent, not through killing or destruction, as blood and property of foreign guests in Libya must be protected.
Libya experienced a revolution in 2011 that overthrew the long-time authoritarian rule of Colonel Muammar el-Qaddafi after six months of fighting. Qaddafi was killed in October 2011 as rebels took control of the country. However, the new transitional government faces major challenges from armed militias that are refusing to disband and human rights issues like torture in unofficial prisons. The interim administration is working to establish a new constitution and hold elections for a national assembly by June 2012 to form a permanent democratic government.
Critically assess the principle of humanitarian intervention as applied to LibyaEoin Guerin
1) The document discusses the principle of humanitarian intervention as applied to Libya in 2011. It provides background on Libya's poor human rights record under Gaddafi and the origins of the rebellion against his regime.
2) It describes the escalating violence against protesters and threats made by Gaddafi against civilians in Benghazi that prompted the UN to authorize a no-fly zone. Resolution 1973 allowed "all necessary measures" to protect civilians.
3) The intervention is analyzed through the framework of "Responsibility to Protect," marking the first time military force was legitimized by the UN against a sovereign nation for humanitarian protection. However, some argue the intervention went beyond protecting civilians.
إدارة الحقوق والحريات بالخارجية الأمريكية تنتقد وضع الحريات الدينية في تونسbinaanews
The document summarizes the 2016 International Religious Freedom Report for Tunisia. It finds that while the constitution establishes Islam as the state religion and requires the President to be Muslim, it also declares Tunisia a civil state and guarantees freedom of belief. However, the Bahai community had its application to form an association twice denied. The government also ordered suspensions of the Islamic Hizb al-Tahrir party. Some religious minorities also reported facing societal pressure or threats. U.S. officials met with Tunisian authorities to encourage religious freedom and tolerance.
The document discusses several topics related to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and politics in Kuwait and the Middle East region more broadly. It includes commentary on historical relations between Nazis and Zionism, the mistreatment of Palestinians by Israel, and political instability in the Arab world stemming from the ongoing Palestinian crisis. It also touches on issues of bedoun rights, infrastructure problems at Kuwait International Airport, and calls for renewed religious guidance of Kuwaiti youth.
The document discusses the issue of citizenship rights in Sudan's multi-ethnic and multi-cultural society. It summarizes a debate from the 1960s in parliament around whether non-Muslims could be elected president or contest for the position. The debate highlighted the failure to reconcile Muslims' pursuit of an Islamic constitution with non-Muslims' entitlement to full citizenship. It also discusses Sudan's long history of diversity and how Islam was gradually adopted in a way that respected freedom of choice and religion. The quest for an Islamic constitution has not considered Sudan's multi-cultural nature or reformed laws to align with democracy and equality.
El documento proporciona información sobre Internet, Internet 2, Web 2.0 y herramientas de comunicación en línea como correo electrónico, listas de distribución, foros, chats, blogs y webquests. Explica brevemente el origen e historia de Internet, así como conceptos clave como Internet 2, que permite una alta velocidad de transmisión, y Web 2.0, que fomenta la colaboración y creación de conocimiento social. También identifica y describe el uso educativo de herramientas comunes de comunicación en línea.
Este documento discute las ventajas y desventajas de la globalización económica. Entre las ventajas se encuentran la disminución de los costos de producción, el aumento del empleo en países subdesarrollados, y el aumento de la competitividad e innovación tecnológica. Las desventajas incluyen una mayor desigualdad económica entre países desarrollados y subdesarrollados, así como dentro de las propias naciones, y posibles efectos negativos en el medio ambiente y empleo de países des
The document describes three different types of homes - the Deschutes for quiet living, the Tularosa with high tech features, and the Capristrano as a green building home. Each home is presented repeatedly with the same description.
101117 M Vno Congress Business Innovation Session V2nectanebo
KPN has had success with its multi-brand strategy in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany through brands like Telfort, BASE, and e-plus. This strategy allows KPN to efficiently target different market segments with tailored brands and offers. KPN then expanded this strategy into new markets like Spain and France using an asset-light mVNO approach with shared resources and outsourced operations. Initial results after one year of launch in Spain were positive, with total subscribers for KPN/e-plus brands growing from 2007 to 2009.
El documento describe las zapatillas de fútbol Adidas F50. Son más livianas, con 200 gramos de peso, y se afirman bien en pasto sintético y natural. Adidas ha promovido las F50 a través de videos de YouTube con jugadores como Lionel Messi y grabando comerciales en estadios. Los clientes pueden comprar las F50 en tiendas Adidas o en línea, y Adidas ha actualizado el modelo a través de las versiones F50.7 y F50.8.
La creación de neovaginas puede lograrse mediante técnicas quirúrgicas o dilatación vaginal no quirúrgica. Las técnicas quirúrgicas incluyen métodos de tracción como Vecchietti y Davydov, y métodos de disección y revestimiento como McIndoe y uso de intestino. La elección de técnica depende de la presencia de un vestíbulo y de cirugías previas. En la mayoría de los casos de síndrome de Rokitansky la dilatación vaginal o Vecchietti son
Pharmacology I Drugs acting on CVS
III B.Pharm, II Pharm D
Dr.Shivalinge Gowda KP Asso Professor and HOD
PES College of Pharmacy Bangalore-560050 Karnataka, India
shivalinge65@gmail.com
Este documento presenta una nueva colección de invierno que incluye vestidos, blusas, pantalones, faldas, chaquetas y accesorios como bolsos y zapatos en diferentes colores y tallas. Se describen 35 artículos con su referencia, material, color, talla y precio. La colección ofrece opciones para mujer con prendas combinables entre sí en distintos estilos casual y formal.
This document summarizes various antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections in neonates. It discusses penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems, aminoglycosides, macrolides, clindamycin, metronidazole, rifampin and linezolid. It also covers topics like empirical vs specific antibiotic therapy, choosing suitable antibiotics based on the neonate and likely organism, combining antibiotics, and indicators for changing or stopping antibiotics.
Cuidando lo que amamos y lo que tenemos 8IBE Callao
El documento habla sobre las estrategias del Diablo para tentar a los humanos a desobedecer a Dios. El Diablo necesita un punto de contacto en la realidad natural para actuar desde su mundo de maldad. Su estrategia es tentar a los humanos para que tengan lo que Dios ha prohibido y desobedezcan Sus mandamientos, como lo hizo con Adán y Eva en el Jardín del Edén. Las decisiones que tomamos abren puertas ya sea a la vida y la bendición por obedecer a Dios, o a la muerte y maldición por des
The document provides an overview of Libya's political system and history. It notes that Libya is officially a "Jamahiriya" or "state of the masses" governed by Muammar al-Gaddafi as the "Leader of the Revolution" since 1969. While the country has a constitutional framework based on direct democracy through local committees, in practice power is centralized under Gaddafi and opposition is suppressed. The political system does not allow for organized political parties or civil society groups, and Libya has faced international sanctions at various points for human rights issues and support of terrorism.
Statement by League of Libyan Ulema on the Murder of US Ambassador to Libyamovelibyaforward
This document is a statement from the League of Libyan Ulema condemning the actions of extremist groups in Libya. It states that these groups have excommunicated people, destroyed cultural and religious sites, and killed those who oppose them. It criticizes the killing of the U.S. ambassador and others at the U.S. consulate, saying their actions have harmed Islam's image and contradicted the teachings of the Prophet. The League rejects insults to Islam but says the proper response is legal and non-violent, not through killing or destruction, as blood and property of foreign guests in Libya must be protected.
Libya experienced a revolution in 2011 that overthrew the long-time authoritarian rule of Colonel Muammar el-Qaddafi after six months of fighting. Qaddafi was killed in October 2011 as rebels took control of the country. However, the new transitional government faces major challenges from armed militias that are refusing to disband and human rights issues like torture in unofficial prisons. The interim administration is working to establish a new constitution and hold elections for a national assembly by June 2012 to form a permanent democratic government.
Critically assess the principle of humanitarian intervention as applied to LibyaEoin Guerin
1) The document discusses the principle of humanitarian intervention as applied to Libya in 2011. It provides background on Libya's poor human rights record under Gaddafi and the origins of the rebellion against his regime.
2) It describes the escalating violence against protesters and threats made by Gaddafi against civilians in Benghazi that prompted the UN to authorize a no-fly zone. Resolution 1973 allowed "all necessary measures" to protect civilians.
3) The intervention is analyzed through the framework of "Responsibility to Protect," marking the first time military force was legitimized by the UN against a sovereign nation for humanitarian protection. However, some argue the intervention went beyond protecting civilians.
إدارة الحقوق والحريات بالخارجية الأمريكية تنتقد وضع الحريات الدينية في تونسbinaanews
The document summarizes the 2016 International Religious Freedom Report for Tunisia. It finds that while the constitution establishes Islam as the state religion and requires the President to be Muslim, it also declares Tunisia a civil state and guarantees freedom of belief. However, the Bahai community had its application to form an association twice denied. The government also ordered suspensions of the Islamic Hizb al-Tahrir party. Some religious minorities also reported facing societal pressure or threats. U.S. officials met with Tunisian authorities to encourage religious freedom and tolerance.
The document discusses several topics related to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and politics in Kuwait and the Middle East region more broadly. It includes commentary on historical relations between Nazis and Zionism, the mistreatment of Palestinians by Israel, and political instability in the Arab world stemming from the ongoing Palestinian crisis. It also touches on issues of bedoun rights, infrastructure problems at Kuwait International Airport, and calls for renewed religious guidance of Kuwaiti youth.
The document discusses the issue of citizenship rights in Sudan's multi-ethnic and multi-cultural society. It summarizes a debate from the 1960s in parliament around whether non-Muslims could be elected president or contest for the position. The debate highlighted the failure to reconcile Muslims' pursuit of an Islamic constitution with non-Muslims' entitlement to full citizenship. It also discusses Sudan's long history of diversity and how Islam was gradually adopted in a way that respected freedom of choice and religion. The quest for an Islamic constitution has not considered Sudan's multi-cultural nature or reformed laws to align with democracy and equality.
This document summarizes and criticizes a new Israeli law that passed in February 2014. The law provides for separate representation of Christian and Muslim Arab citizens on public advisory councils. Critics say the law institutionalizes racism by distinguishing citizens based on religion rather than national identity. It aims to divide the Arab population and privilege Christian Arabs over Muslim Arabs. The law's sponsor says it will benefit Christians as natural allies against Muslims, revealing an overtly racist viewpoint. The document argues the law will marginalize Muslim citizens and harden racism in Israel.
Shia muslims killing rise of intolerance in egyptShiaRights
Shia Rights Watch monitors violations of Shia rights around the world. This report summarizes the situation of Shia Muslims in Egypt, who face discrimination, human rights violations, and threats from extremist groups. Historically, Egypt was ruled by the Shia Fatimid dynasty, but today its Shia population faces intolerance. Salafi clerics publicly spread hatred against Shia. Shia face restrictions on religious practices, arbitrary arrest, and pressure in universities like Al-Azhar. The new government in Egypt has not improved conditions for the Shia minority.
1050 words essay on secularism and national integrationgangadhara
Secularism is a core principle of India's constitution that guarantees equal treatment of all religions. However, India's personal laws vary by religion in areas like marriage and inheritance. This has led to issues of unequal rights. Supporters argue it respects cultural differences, while opponents say it violates equal human rights principles. Secularism in India differs from Western secularism, which separates religion and state completely and ensures equal laws for all citizens regardless of religion.
The document summarizes the main findings of a review of the Muslim Brotherhood conducted by two senior UK civil servants. Some key points:
- The Muslim Brotherhood was founded in 1928 in Egypt with the goal of establishing a caliphate ruled by sharia law. It organized in secretive cells and relied on discipline.
- The Brotherhood experienced periods of repression and rehabilitation in Egypt, and developed an international network with financial support from Gulf countries.
- The relationship between the Brotherhood and violence is complex - the founder accepted political violence and the group conducted attacks in Egypt, but later officially disowned violence while defending Hamas attacks on Israel.
The document discusses several obstacles to development in Egypt, including lack of freedom of the press, creativity, and religion. It notes recent crackdowns on protesters, journalists, and activists who are critical of the government. Restrictive new laws have been passed limiting the activities of NGOs and imposing censorship. Incidents of violence against Christians in Egypt are also mentioned. The optimal solution involves promoting discussion of societal problems and respecting freedoms of expression, press, and religion, which are important for democratic values and development.
Extremism, especially religious extremism, has become a major challenge in Pakistan that threatens social cohesion and national security. It manifests through violent acts by extremist groups and human rights violations when extremists gain power. While some argue extremism stems from political grievances, others believe the extremist ideology itself justifies antagonism. Reformist Muslim voices are seen as critical to countering extremist narratives. In Pakistan, extremism in recent years has led to over 1,700 terrorist attacks in 2013 alone, carried out mainly by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, killing over 2,400 people. Beyond organized groups, extremism is also growing at the individual level and destroying families and society.
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As jubilant crowds machine-gun the sky in Tripoli's Green Square, and forces formerly loyal to a tyrant evaporate into the North African heat, the conflict in Libya looks to have reached the end for which it was always, inevitably, bound.
The League of Nations was formed after World War 1 to promote peace but failed to prevent World War 2. The United Nations was then established with the aims of maintaining international peace and security through peaceful dispute resolution and promoting human rights. Protests first began in Northern Africa like Tunisia and Egypt due to issues of unemployment and poverty, with some citizens setting themselves on fire, and spread to Libya against Colonel Gaddafi. NATO is discussing military options in Libya, like a no-fly zone, while the UN condemned Gaddafi's actions against his own people and many parts of Libya are now out of his control.
The International Civil Liberties Alliance (ICLA) aims to uphold democracy, freedom, and individual liberties. ICLA's main focus is opposing sharia law when it undermines freedoms and human rights. ICLA promotes key issues such as freedom of expression, democracy and the rule of law, freedom of worship, equal rights for women, and equality before the law. ICLA supports international cooperation to protect individual liberties globally.
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1. Vol. 11, No. 17 27 October 2011
Did the Libyan Leadership Deceive the West?
Jonathan D. Halevi
On October 23, Mustafa Abdul Jalil, Chairman of the National Transitional Council (NTC)
that is the temporary power in Libya replacing the Gaddafi regime, announced: "We, as
an Islamic state, determined that Islamic law is a major source for legislation, and on
this basis any law which contradicts the principles of Islam and Islamic law will be
considered null and void."
The NTC has the support of the West and NATO countries, which helped it militarily to
bring down the Gaddafi regime, hoping to establish a democratic regime in Libya.
In early October, Dr. David Gerbi, who was born in Libya and fled to Italy in 1967, arrived
in Tripoli and asked to repair the synagogue. The NTC was quick to remove him, while
demonstrations were held in Tripoli calling to prevent any Jewish presence in Libya or
the establishment of synagogues. The NTC did not condemn this expression of anti-
Semitism, nor was there any objection by any other political factions in Libya.
NTC and Western officials have already stated their growing concerns that Qatar is
trying to interfere in the country’s sovereignty, and the rebels are said to have received
about $2 billion from the Qatari government. Qatari involvement is likely to produce a
regime in Libya that follows the political orientation of Sheikh Yusuf Qaradawi, thereby
giving the Muslim Brotherhood an open door in the new Libya.
The political debate in Libya will be within an essentially Islamist universe, with different
leaders distinguished by the degree to which they seek to implement their Islamism. It
seems that the strategy of the democratic states that trusted the promises of the rebel
forces to adopt and implement the principles of democracy has collapsed, and that
Western aid to overthrow Gaddafi’s tyrannical regime prepared the groundwork for the
establishment of an Islamic state, which eventually may become hostile to the West.
2. The Supremacy of Islamic Law
Libya is opening a new page in its history after the execution of former leader Muammar
Gaddafi. At a ceremony in Benghazi on October 23, Mustafa Abdul Jalil, Chairman of the
National Transitional Council, which is the temporary power in Libya replacing the Gaddafi
regime, announced the completion of the "liberation of Libya" and outlined the characteristics
of the new government, which adopts Islamic law (Sharia) as a major source for legislation. That
means Libya’s transformation into an Islamic state.
In his victory speech, Abdul Jalil said: "We, as an Islamic state, determined that Islamic law is a
major source for legislation, and on this basis any law which contradicts the principles of Islam
and Islamic law will be considered null and void. As an example of such laws I will mention the
law of marriage and divorce which limited polygamy. This law is contrary to Islamic law and its
application is suspended." Abdul Jalil added that the new regime intends to base the banking
system on legislation consistent with Islamic law that prohibits interest, which he described as
fundamentally evil and corrupt. As an immediate measure to realize this intention, Abdul Jalil
announced an exemption from interest for bank loans up to ten thousand dinars, and in the
future, he said, interest will be cancelled completely in accordance with Islamic law.
The National Transitional Council has the support of the West and NATO countries, which
helped it militarily to bring down the Gaddafi regime, hoping to establish a democratic regime
in Libya. NATO’s political, military, and economic support of the rebels played a decisive role in
breaking the yoke of the Gaddafi regime. This included economic sanctions, military attacks on
targets in Libya, enforcing a no-fly zone over Libya, and intelligence assistance.
The Democratic Vision of Libya
The West’s basic assumption was that the leadership of the National Transitional Council would
remain faithful to its promises and commitment to the implementation of democracy in Libya,
protecting human rights, and fighting terrorism. The message conveyed by the National
Transitional Council was clear, as reflected in its platform published in the Council’s official
website. The section "The Democratic Vision of Libya" reads as follows:
The National Transitional Council presents the vision to building a democracy in
Libya....There is no alternative to building a free, pluralistic and democratic society,
a unified state based on the rule of law, human dignity, and protecting human rights
and formation (of these rights)....We recognize without reservation our duty and
our commitment as follows:
Formulation of a national constitution...keeping a civil constitutional state which will
ensure ideological and political pluralism...protecting freedom of
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3. expression...promising that the state will draw its power from the provisions of
religion which teach of peace, right, justice and equality...applying a political
democracy and the principles of social justice, including...
A constitutional civil state which respects the sanctity of faith and condemns
fanaticism, extremism and violence...a country to which we aspire that condemns
violence, terrorism, fanaticism and cultural isolation, seeing how it respects human
rights and the foundations and principles of citizenship and the rights of minorities
and weaker groups. Every person shall enjoy the full rights of citizenship regardless
of color, sex, race or social status.
The building of a democratic Libya which bases our foreign relations and relations
with regional countries on (the following principles): establishing democratic values
and democratic institutions that honor our neighbors, that build partnerships and
recognize the independence and sovereignty of other countries...a country which
will promote the values of international justice and citizenship and will respect
international humanitarian law and human rights conventions...a country that will
join the international community in the opposition and condemnation of
discrimination, racism and terrorism and will strongly support peace, democracy
and freedom.
The National Transitional Council emphasized the words "democracy," "pluralism," "civil rights,"
"justice," and "equality," but their meanings in its eyes are quite different from those of the
Western democracies that supported it and actually enabled its rise to power in place of
Gaddafi. Like the Muslim Brotherhood, the National Transitional Council subjects "democracy"
to Islamic law (Sharia), and actually drains it of its contents by stating that Islamic law is the
source of legislation and that all laws that contradict it are null and void.
The declaration by Mustafa Abdul Jalil of an Islamic Libyan state was not received with any
opposition from members of the National Transitional Council and the Libyan public, and it
apparently expresses the dominant mood within the public, which tends to accept Islamic rule.
No Tolerance for Jews
One can learn about the atmosphere on the Libyan street from the hostile and anti-Semitic
public reaction to the arrival of Dr. David Gerbi in Tripoli in early October. Gerbi, who was born
in Libya and fled to Italy in 1967 out of fear of harm to the Jewish community after the Six-Day
War, visited the synagogue in Tripoli and asked to repair it. Upon learning of the synagogue
visit, the National Transitional Council was quick to remove him from the synagogue, arguing
that he was not authorized to enter the complex, which is under the authority of the
Department of Archaeology. At the same time, many demonstrations were held in Tripoli
calling to prevent any Jewish presence in Libya or the establishment of synagogues in the
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4. country. The National Transitional Council did not prevent this expression of anti-Semitism and
did not condemn it, nor was there any objection to this by other political factions in Libya.
Key Islamic Figures
A central force of power in the National Transitional Council is Abdelhakim Belhadj, commander
of the military forces in Tripoli who led the campaign to remove the Gaddafi regime and occupy
the presidential compound in Bab al-Azizia. Belhadj, who was appointed by Mustafa Abdul Jalil,
has an extensive jihadist background. He fought alongside the mujahideen in Afghanistan
against Soviet forces and was a senior member of the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group (LIFG), a
radical Islamic terrorist organization, which until recently held a world view rather similar to
that of Al-Qaeda. The Al-Sharq Al-Awsat newspaper reported that nearly 800 soldiers from the
LIFG were involved in the fighting in Tripoli, some of them former combatants in Afghanistan
and Bosnia.
In September 2010, a former leader of the LIFG and colleague of bin Laden in Afghanistan,
Noman Benotman, addressed an open letter to bin Laden, calling on him and al-Qaeda to
"abandon armed struggle, "stating that "Your actions have harmed millions of innocent
Muslims and non-Muslims alike. How is this Islam or jihad? For how much longer will al-Qaeda
continue to bring shame on Islam, disrupt ordinary Muslims’ lives, and be the cause of global
unrest?"1
Just a year earlier, the LIFG published a very long, revisionist document to repudiate al-Qaeda’s
ideology of global jihad. This was part of a more comprehensive deal, orchestrated by Saif al-
Islam Gaddafi, who was interested in promoting his planned reforms and the leadership of the
LIFG and other imprisoned Islamist groups, to release them from prison in return for their
reintegration into society and abandonment of terror. 2 The document, however, did not mean
that the LIFG was to abandon its Islamist tendency. Indeed, it was mainly endorsed by senior
scholars close to the Muslim Brotherhood’s ideology like Saudi Sheikh Salman al-Awdeh.
In addition to Benotman, Libyan Sheikh Ali al-Salabi, who until recently resided in Qatar, served
as the intermediary between Saif al-Islam and the LIFG leadership. Salabi is a member of the
International Union of Muslim Scholars (IUMS),3 a global umbrella group headed by Sheikh
Yusuf Qaradawi, the Qatar-based leader of the Muslim Brotherhood on a global scale. Even
though he had no official position in Libya at the time, Salabi had already won the title of the
"spiritual guide of the Libyan revolution,"4 and was also described by the New York Times as
someone who may well be the most important politician in the new Libya.5
A few weeks ago, Salabi called on the top leadership of the NTC to resign, saying that they
supported the West’s agenda and interest in taking control over Libya’s resources. 6 Salabi
further stated that the rebels had received about $2 billion from the Qatari government, 7 and
indeed, NTC and Western officials have already stated their growing concerns that Qatar is
trying to interfere in the country’s sovereignty, bypassing an internationally-agreed assistance
4
5. strategy for Libya to throw its support behind individuals and factions contributing to the
continuing political instability.8 Qatari involvement is likely to produce a regime in Libya that
follows the political orientation of Sheikh Yusuf Qaradawi, thereby giving the Muslim
Brotherhood an open door in the new Libya.
In North Africa, Libya is emerging as a very different country from Morocco or Algeria, for,
unlike its neighbors, Libya is headed towards the establishment of an Islamic state. The political
debate in Libya will be within an essentially Islamist universe, with different leaders
distinguished by the degree to which they seek to implement their Islamism. We already can
see that many of its new leaders are far from the values of democracy and human rights as
understood in the West. It seems that the strategy of the democratic states that trusted the
promises of the rebel forces to adopt and implement the principles of democracy has collapsed,
and that Western aid to overthrow Gaddafi’s tyrannical regime prepared the groundwork for
the establishment of an Islamic state, which eventually may become hostile to the West.
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Notes
1. http://www.quilliamfoundation.org/index.php/component/content/article/690
2. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/wikileaks-files/libya-wikileaks/8294845/QADHAFI-FOUNDATION-CONTINUES-
DIALOGUE-ON-RELEASE-OF-FORMER-LIBYAN-ISLAMIC-FIGHTING-GROUP-MEMBERS.html
3. http://www.iumsonline.us/ar/default.asp?ContentID=1039&menuID=13
4. http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/world/2011/0903/1224303431024.html
5. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/15/world/africa/in-libya-islamists-growing-sway-raises-
questions.html?_r=1&ref=global-home&pagewanted=all
6. http://almoslim.net/node/153294
7. http://www.elkhabar.com/ar/monde/266747.html
8. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/oct/04/qatar-interfering-libya
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Lt. Col. (ret.) Jonathan D. Halevi is a senior researcher of the Middle East and radical Islam at
the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. He is a co-founder of the Orient Research Group Ltd.
and is a former advisor to the Policy Planning Division of the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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