My May 1st post on the Omar Khadr case continues to draw debate and comments, 25 as of this writing. I think I’ll just stand …
Lawrence Martin joins growing consensus for diplomacy in Afghanistan
As we have been pointing out – there is a growing consensus that there will only be a diplomatic end to the war in Afghanistan …
Afghan Senate Calls for Talks with Taliban
Wow! My last post on Afghanistan brought a firestorm of invective pro and con. Some real old fashioned democratic debate for a change. I’ll comment …
Deal or No Deal - Stop the Transfer of Detainees
May 4, 2007 Dear Ceasefire.ca supporter, You are no doubt hearing and reading about the new Afghan detainee transfer agreement struck between Canada and Afghanistan. …
An Omen?
Once again news reports say that American military operations have killed scores of civilians in Afghanistan. Even President Karzai — who could not stay in …
Are Hillier and O'Connor War Criminals?
Are Chief of Defence Staff General Rick Hillier and Defence Minister Gordon O’Connor war criminals? That’s the question that two international law professors are asking …