Home » Archive by Category

Articles in OpEdNews.com

Canadian and U.S. Anti-terror practices on Trial: Maher Arar Saga Not Over Yet
February 15, 2007 – 7:56 pm | No Comment
Canadian and U.S. Anti-terror practices on Trial: Maher Arar Saga Not Over Yet

By Faisal Kutty
“My priority right now is to clear my name,” said Maher Arar during his first public appearance in 2003 upon his return after being tortured for over a year in Syria. The Arar …

The Universal Lessons of Hajj
December 21, 2006 – 7:54 pm | No Comment
The Universal Lessons of Hajj

By Faisal Kutty
Millions of pilgrims from all over the world will be converging on Mecca in the coming days. They will retrace the footsteps of millions who have made the spiritual journey to the valley …

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: A Western Construct?
December 8, 2006 – 7:47 pm | One Comment
Universal Declaration of Human Rights: A Western Construct?

By Faisal Kutty
http://www.opednews.com
Fifty-eight years after the universal declaration of human rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, the debate continues as to whether the document is truly universal.
Upon its adoption on Dec. 10, …