A report from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs on jihadist activity in Central Asia. This report does not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations. “Although recent reports suggest that the outlawed Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU) has been regrouping and could threaten stability in Central Asia, experts and regional […]
Archives for January 2004
Family of would-be bomber demands PA probe
“The family of a Palestinian teenager who was killed earlier this week when an explosive belt he was wearing exploded prematurely is demanding the Palestinian Authority find out who recruited their son to carry out a suicide attack.” This from the Jerusalem Post, with thanks to Nicolei, who observes: “It is tragic that this Palestinian […]
Jihadi’s bid to flee ends in jail
Ahmad traveled from Australia to Afghanistan to train with Al-Qaeda “” a fact which in itself gives the lie to the common assumption that all this terrorism has to do with Israel, or American policy. Then he went to Egypt to escape arrest, but it didn’t work, although at least maybe he picked up a […]
AMECA takes issue with CAIR
Jihad Watch has just received this press release: American Middle East Christian-Jewish Association P.O. Box 8152, Hemet, CA 92545 Tel: 909-766-8820 Fax: 909-766-8827 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2004 For more information contact Steve Klein AMECA TAKES ISSUE WITH CAIR, Council on American-Islamic Relations & ISLAMIC SLAVERY. We strongly protest the ongoing lawsuit of CAIR […]
Jihad report from Chechnya
The leader of the people known almost universally in the Western press as Chechen “independence fighters,” Abdallah Shamil Abu-Idris (Shamil Basayev), has issued an appraisal of the last year of jihad in Chechnya. His statement, “Nothing Can Stop This Jihad,” can be found at the Muslim Kavkaz Center site (with thanks to Nicolei). Here are […]
Iraq: Mainstream Political Leaders Denounce Attacks on Christians
“A large number of Iraqi intellectuals and politicians have called upon Islamic religious leaders, the Iraqi Governing Council, other party leaders and the Coalition Authorities to prevent Shi”a Muslim groups attacking Christians.” This from the Barnabas Fund, with thanks to Bruce Gordon. “A call by more than 200 mainly Muslim intellectuals and political leaders from […]
Palestinian mother kills four in suicide bombing
Reem Raiyshi “A female Palestinian suicide bomber blew herself up Wednesday at the major crossing point between Israel and the Gaza Strip, killing at least four Israelis and wounding seven other people, Israeli rescue services and media said.” This from AP. “The bomber set off the explosion in the area where thousands of Palestinian laborers […]
Father of Baby Triplets Murdered by Palestinian Terrorists
Ro’i Arbel, 28, father of five, including two-month-old triplets, was laid to rest this afternoon in Dolev, northwest of Jerusalem. He was murdered on his way home last night by Palestinian terrorists.” This from Arutz Sheva, with thanks to Bruce Gordon. “Ro’i Arbel, 28, father of five – including two-month-old triplets – was laid to […]
American Muslim Groups’ IRS Files Sought
“The Senate Finance Committee has asked the Internal Revenue Service to turn over confidential tax and financial records, including donor lists, on dozens of Muslim charities and foundations as part of a widening congressional investigation into alleged ties between tax-exempt organizations and terrorist groups, according to documents and officials.” This from the Washington Post. “. […]
Lebanese paper: hands off our textbooks
Despite mountains of evidence that Muslim schools are turning out terrorists, Beirut’s Dar Al-Hayat editorializes against any Western-influenced revision of Islamic textbooks. “Several Arab countries have declared that they are in the process of changing or improving their educational curricula in order to remove all material, which incites fundamentalism, violence and hatred. We do not […]