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State of Emergency
By Cartoon: Monte Wolverton, Cagle Cartoons
Project: Cynthia Kirkeby, ClassBrain, Inc.
Nov 4, 2007, 23:15 PST

© Monte Wolverton, Cagle Cartoons


State of Emergency in the Middle East

General Musharraf suspended the constitution and civil rights in Pakistan and arrested 400 to 500 people to prevent protests. According to NewsDay.com, "Musharraf's shutdown of independent TV stations and restrictions on reporting. He has prohibited news reporting or book publishing that quotes Islamic militants or "defames or brings into ridicule" Musharraf or government officials."


Questions to Ponder

  • Why isn't the United States taking a firm stand against Musharraf's actions?

  • Should harsh sanctions be put into effect to try to bring Musharraf into line?

  • Is Musharraf still the Middle East's best bet for peace?

  • Musharraf's desire to replace Chaudhry with a more pliable judge has badly backfired. Is there another way he could have dealt with the Islamic judge?


Learning Links

In Pakistan, Gen. Musharraf's power grab gaining strength
Source: newsday.com

Pervez Musharraf
Time Magazine called Musharraf the Middle Easts's "best bet for peace." What is your thought on the issue?
Source: Time.com

Musharraf at the Exit
"In the rapidly unfolding crisis in Pakistan, no matter what happens to President Pervez Musharraf -- whether he survives politically or not -- he is a lame duck. He is unable to rein in Talibanization in Pakistan or guide the country toward a more democratic future."
Source: WashingtonPost.com

Gen. Pervez Musharraf
Source: eTeam

Pakistani Sets Emergency Rule, Defying the U.S.
Source: New York Times.com



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