Ignatius J. Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/03/AR2007110300214.html?hpid=topnews Musharraf Declares Emergency Rule in Pakistan Constitution Suspended; Chief Judge Fired By Griff Witte Washington Post Foreign Service Sunday, November 4, 2007; Page A01 ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Nov. 4 -- Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday declared emergency rule, suspended the constitution and fired the country's chief justice, extraordinary steps that gave him almost absolute power in a country that he described as spinning out of control. The government deployed hundreds of army rangers on the streets of Islamabad, arrested some opposition figures and blacked out private television news stations across the country. follow the link for the full article *********************** Can't say I'm shocked by this turn of events, but it is sad to see. I hope that we find a way to be a force for good in that region soon, because they need our help. badly. It also seems clear to me that their problems are capable of quickly becoming our problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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