My only concern is that the article originates in Al Jazeera.
Norm. Shame on you!
Al Jazeera is a very good source of news provided you balance it with a bit a common sense and moderation from other sources. As you should do for any news source.
I listen to it each day driving to and from work. The channel has some very good journalists and manages to identify and report on storeis that seem to elude many other news services. Good coverage of the Mid East where I live but also excellent stuff from elsewhere.