President Hamid Karzai on Monday denounced Western accounting firms and advisers for corruption and failing to detect Kabul Bank’s troubles. via Karzai Blames Western Firms for Kabul Bank’s Troubles – NYTimes.com.
As Baghdad prepares for the Arab League summit, the influence of the United States is showing signs of waning. via Iraq Steps Back on the Regional Stage, Away From America – NYTimes.com.
Authorities swiftly countered a small demonstration over rising commodity prices in Kampala, firing tear gas and live ammunition and arresting two former presidential candidates. via Police Move Swiftly to Prevent Protest in Uganda – NYTimes.com.
A military tribunal sentenced Maikel Nabil, 25, for criticizing the armed forces for what he called its continuation of Hosni Mubarak’s corruption and anti-democratic practices. via Egypt Sentences Blogger to 3 Years – NYTimes.com.
