Serious negotiations and reconciliation vital
TENSION in the Gulf region due to Iran’s nuclear program must come to an end, especially since all the concerned parties are anxious about the situation, which can be compared to a mouse and cat fight.Definitely, all those closely monitoring the situation are also worried, considering the GCC countries are closest to the probable site of conflict, which will affect their security and safety.
Other countries that have economic and commercial relations with the GCC and Iran cannot afford to lose or delay business transactions at a time the entire world is still grappling with the financial crisis.Meanwhile, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) plays a vital role in investigation process to uncover the truth.
The wise people throughout the world must consider serious negotiations and reconciliation, because the international community does not need war, which will only lead to loss of lives, blood spill, agony and huge material losses, at a very critical phase in our history.
Email: Labeed.abdal@gmail.com
By: Labeed Abdal
http://www.arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/176301/reftab/73/Default.aspx
Sunday 20 November 2011
Before and after the death of Gaddafi
Former president should have been treated as a PoW
THE FORMER president of Libya Muammar Gaddafi is considered a dictator and tyrant because he ruled the country for over four decades with an iron fist. He continued to behave in the same ruthless manner until a few days before his death. Owing to this, thousands of Libyans died in the uprising.Everybody across the world was against the mass killings and torture of Libyan civilians but one must stop and ponder over the verbal, physical and sexual abuse Gaddafi was subjected to.
After he was captured alive and shot in the head, his corpse was subjected to kicks, blows and screams.The entire world watched the vastly circulated video which showed how brutally he was treated. In the video, blood was seen oozing from his body, face and head; therefore, one must stop and decide what legal position should be taken in this case.
The former president should have been treated as a prisoner of war, especially since he was captured alive and was unarmed. The whole situation should have been dealt as per the Geneva convention and he should have been given the right to defend himself against accusations of committing crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court, which had issued the arrest order against him.
The Arab uprisings should be a good example for those seeking freedom and those wishing to peacefully overthrow corrupt governments besides those seeking better future and wishing to build better societies in which everyone is given equal opportunity.
This, however, should not be done at the expense of justice, the rule of law, the principles of Islam and the basic principles of human dignity.
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By: Labeed Abdal
THE FORMER president of Libya Muammar Gaddafi is considered a dictator and tyrant because he ruled the country for over four decades with an iron fist. He continued to behave in the same ruthless manner until a few days before his death. Owing to this, thousands of Libyans died in the uprising.Everybody across the world was against the mass killings and torture of Libyan civilians but one must stop and ponder over the verbal, physical and sexual abuse Gaddafi was subjected to.
After he was captured alive and shot in the head, his corpse was subjected to kicks, blows and screams.The entire world watched the vastly circulated video which showed how brutally he was treated. In the video, blood was seen oozing from his body, face and head; therefore, one must stop and decide what legal position should be taken in this case.
The former president should have been treated as a prisoner of war, especially since he was captured alive and was unarmed. The whole situation should have been dealt as per the Geneva convention and he should have been given the right to defend himself against accusations of committing crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court, which had issued the arrest order against him.
The Arab uprisings should be a good example for those seeking freedom and those wishing to peacefully overthrow corrupt governments besides those seeking better future and wishing to build better societies in which everyone is given equal opportunity.
This, however, should not be done at the expense of justice, the rule of law, the principles of Islam and the basic principles of human dignity.
http://www.arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/175994/reftab/96/t/Before-and-after-the-death-of-Gaddafi/Default.aspxEmail: Labeed.abdal@gmail.com
By: Labeed Abdal
G20 Summit – not mission impossible
Need to lay down real, solid solutions for global growth
ATTENDANCE to the G20 Summit in Cannes was a must for all its members – rich countries with high GDP, national product and world trade participation — to address the difficulties currently faced by the international financial system, but this should not be exclusive for the Euro Zone countries because the issue encompasses a broad spectrum.
Many world economies, from the East to the West, have been grappling with budget deficits, debts and inflation. Some nations like Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Spain and Italy, along with other major countries in West Europe, are facing enormous challenges.
Since the problem affects the entire world, the solution must be universal and other countries should also exert efforts to prevent further collapse of the international economy, considering the producing nations with healthy economies need the consuming markets.
Undoubtedly, the only way out of the quagmire is for the industrialized nations and the emerging economies to come together at the most critical time in history to lay down real, well-organized, solid and transparent solutions for global growth. This is not ‘mission impossible’, it only requires responsible, long-term and genuine solidarity!Email: Labeed.abdal@gmail.com
By: Labeed Abdal
http://www.arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/175951/reftab/36/Default.aspx
ATTENDANCE to the G20 Summit in Cannes was a must for all its members – rich countries with high GDP, national product and world trade participation — to address the difficulties currently faced by the international financial system, but this should not be exclusive for the Euro Zone countries because the issue encompasses a broad spectrum.
Many world economies, from the East to the West, have been grappling with budget deficits, debts and inflation. Some nations like Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Spain and Italy, along with other major countries in West Europe, are facing enormous challenges.
Since the problem affects the entire world, the solution must be universal and other countries should also exert efforts to prevent further collapse of the international economy, considering the producing nations with healthy economies need the consuming markets.
Undoubtedly, the only way out of the quagmire is for the industrialized nations and the emerging economies to come together at the most critical time in history to lay down real, well-organized, solid and transparent solutions for global growth. This is not ‘mission impossible’, it only requires responsible, long-term and genuine solidarity!Email: Labeed.abdal@gmail.com
By: Labeed Abdal
http://www.arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/175951/reftab/36/Default.aspx
Thursday 10 November 2011
‘World needs peace & good governance’
2011 difficult year
THE year 2011 has been difficult for the entire world due to the natural and man-made disasters. Besides grappling with the global financial crisis, hunger and poverty, we have witnessed earthquakes, tsunamis, armed conflicts and wars with millions of innocent victims. The whole world is facing a number of huge challenges and this great responsibility requires honesty and diligence among the decision-makers, instead of defusing public anger through false self-criticism, attack on the media and creation of public ordeals to divert the people’s attention. Voices have become louder against the selfishness of the corporations and the powerful elites in the world. Actually, we must not generalize because some corporations remain committed to their social responsibilities, such as the establishment of universities and hospitals, recognition of individual achievements and environment protection.
Furthermore, we have to admit that other corporations, which are the main shakers and movers in the world, are in dire need of real governance and transparency, for them to be part of the expected solutions and the long awaited change.We cannot also deny the vital role played by social networking sites in changing the world.
Any tweet or comments made on Facebook about the social, political, commercial issues or world peace somehow changed the old methods of influencing the decision-making process.
We can say it is a new era which needs a new understanding of global responsibility for solving problems and crisis management.
With just a click on the like or dislike buttons, the whole world got together when a poor protester burnt himself in Tunisia, or when children die of hunger and thirst or when a child is tortured, molested and killed because his family happens to have links with the political demonstrators demanding for freedom.Definitely, the meaning of sovereignty and liberty is changing, since human security and dignity have become the new pressing issues in everybody’s agenda.
Without a doubt, these two elements must be the driving force and the priority in the coming years, starting from 2012.
Email: Labeed.abdal@gmail.com
By: Labeed Abdal
http://www.arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/175919/reftab/36/Default.aspx
THE year 2011 has been difficult for the entire world due to the natural and man-made disasters. Besides grappling with the global financial crisis, hunger and poverty, we have witnessed earthquakes, tsunamis, armed conflicts and wars with millions of innocent victims. The whole world is facing a number of huge challenges and this great responsibility requires honesty and diligence among the decision-makers, instead of defusing public anger through false self-criticism, attack on the media and creation of public ordeals to divert the people’s attention. Voices have become louder against the selfishness of the corporations and the powerful elites in the world. Actually, we must not generalize because some corporations remain committed to their social responsibilities, such as the establishment of universities and hospitals, recognition of individual achievements and environment protection.
Furthermore, we have to admit that other corporations, which are the main shakers and movers in the world, are in dire need of real governance and transparency, for them to be part of the expected solutions and the long awaited change.We cannot also deny the vital role played by social networking sites in changing the world.
Any tweet or comments made on Facebook about the social, political, commercial issues or world peace somehow changed the old methods of influencing the decision-making process.
We can say it is a new era which needs a new understanding of global responsibility for solving problems and crisis management.
With just a click on the like or dislike buttons, the whole world got together when a poor protester burnt himself in Tunisia, or when children die of hunger and thirst or when a child is tortured, molested and killed because his family happens to have links with the political demonstrators demanding for freedom.Definitely, the meaning of sovereignty and liberty is changing, since human security and dignity have become the new pressing issues in everybody’s agenda.
Without a doubt, these two elements must be the driving force and the priority in the coming years, starting from 2012.
Email: Labeed.abdal@gmail.com
By: Labeed Abdal
http://www.arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/175919/reftab/36/Default.aspx
Saturday 5 November 2011
Listen to Occupy Wall Street message
Economic reforms vital to strike balance
THE ‘Occupy Wall Street’ protest against the financial system in the USA might just be an echo of the voices of the people in Europe and the Arab World. Although what happened in the springs of Arabia had different causes and the nations responded differently, it cannot be denied that those who listened to the people remain safe despite the turmoil in the region.
The protests in Greece, Spain, Italy, UK and now the US may be related to the financial crises, but still the governments are expected to move towards justice to remain effective players in the society.
Economic reforms are vital to strike a balance and to come up with a more positive approach to the protests and social movements.
Without a doubt, the ongoing street protests in the US and Europe are clear indications of the people’s severe boredom and lack of trust in the media, which has done nothing but to dissipate public messages and give empty promises.
Under such circumstances, a more active role, reforms and cooperation between governments are necessary for everyone to overcome the crises and pull themselves out of the quagmire.
Email: labeed.abdal@gmail.com
By: Labeed Abdal
http://www.arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/175814/reftab/36/t/Listen-to-Occupy-Wall-Street-message/Default.aspx
THE ‘Occupy Wall Street’ protest against the financial system in the USA might just be an echo of the voices of the people in Europe and the Arab World. Although what happened in the springs of Arabia had different causes and the nations responded differently, it cannot be denied that those who listened to the people remain safe despite the turmoil in the region.
The protests in Greece, Spain, Italy, UK and now the US may be related to the financial crises, but still the governments are expected to move towards justice to remain effective players in the society.
Economic reforms are vital to strike a balance and to come up with a more positive approach to the protests and social movements.
Without a doubt, the ongoing street protests in the US and Europe are clear indications of the people’s severe boredom and lack of trust in the media, which has done nothing but to dissipate public messages and give empty promises.
Under such circumstances, a more active role, reforms and cooperation between governments are necessary for everyone to overcome the crises and pull themselves out of the quagmire.
Email: labeed.abdal@gmail.com
By: Labeed Abdal
http://www.arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/175814/reftab/36/t/Listen-to-Occupy-Wall-Street-message/Default.aspx
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