The Latest Doha Debate
Is there free speech in the Arab World? Qatar seems to try to make respective arrangements. BBC WORLD is broadcasting the latest forum discussion today and tomorrow. Very interesting speakers . GMT Saturday 8th March 08.10 and repeated at 14.10 and 20.10; Sunday 9th March 00.10 and repeated at 08.10 and 20.10 Here are the results: THE LATEST DEBATE - MARCH 3rd, 2008 : MOTION: THIS HOUSE BELIEVES THAT MUSLIMS ARE FAILING TO COMBAT EXTREMISM RESULT: MOTION CARRIED 70.4% - 29.6% "An overwhelming majority at the latest Doha Debate has criticised Muslims around the world for failing to combat extremism. The vote came after a former Islamic fundamentalist accused Saudi Arabia of acting like "a machine" in pumping millions of dollars into the support of Islamic extremism. Ed Husain, a British campaigner against fundamentalism, challenged the many Muslims who travel each year to Mecca to stand up to extremism "right there", claiming "Saudi Arabia has totally demol...