The other side says, “Bring it on.” From the SITE Institute, with thanks to DC Watson: A recent message from al-Qaeda in Iraq welcomes new US reservists recently deployed for active duty in Iraq…. Addressing the soldiers specifically, the message argues: “cross worshippers: we have more and more killing and death for you.good news, we […]
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Iran: six demonstrators killed; arrested female soccer protesters to be lashed
And the worldwide media maintains a respectful dhimmi silence. “Official death toll rises from Iranian soccer protests; Arrested female soccer protesters to be lashed,” from the Student Movement for Democracy in Iran (SMCCDI) At least six demonstrators were killed in the Greater Tehran and several other in some of the riots which rocked cities, such […]
Qaeda al-Jihad in the United States Claims Responsibility For Texas Refinery Bombing
The FBI has already explicitly ruled this out as a possibility, and here in my office this morning I have no reason to doubt them. However, the fact that there is this claim of credit is interesting in itself: here is an individual or group trying to keep up the “psychological jihad.” From the SITE […]
131 more members of the tiny minority of extremists seized in Iraq
“Iraqi Forces Seize 131 Suspected Insurgents in Raid,” from Reuters, with thanks to RB: BAGHDAD – Iraqi soldiers backed by U.S. helicopters killed several suspected insurgents and seized 131 more in a dawn raid Saturday, capturing tons of explosives earmarked for attacks on the holy city of Kerbala, officials said…. Earlier this week Iraqi police […]
Safety of Muslim VCU professor discussed
From the Times-Dispatch (thanks to Twostellas), more on the continuing saga of Amina Wadud, a Muslim woman had the temerity to lead a prayer service in New York City, thereby angering male Muslims the world over, and raising murderous ire in some. Virginia Commonwealth University officials met yesterday to discuss concerns about the safety and […]
Sudan: Company takes over church property
“Sudan: Company Takes Over Episcopal Church Property: Khartoum judge refuses to enforce court injunction,” from Compass Direct, with thanks to the Constantinopolitan Irredentist: March 24 (Compass) — The Sudanese Arab company claiming ownership of a disputed church property in Khartoum moved into the building last week, ignoring a court injunction barring any alterations or use […]
Moderate Muslims use Quran against jihad
The other day I criticized FMCAT’s statement supporting the Spanish fatwa. Some have accused me of supporting the terrorists by trying to make things difficult for moderate Muslims. Nothing could be farther from the truth. All I am saying is this: if someone wants to identify himself as a Muslim and yet eschew the jihad […]
“Orahovac Albanians in Kosovo may be the leading cadre of terrorist recruits, recruited by al-Qaeda”
Fascinating information from “Al Qaeda in the Balkans: Who in the Balkans wants to destroy America?,” by Miroljub Jevtic, Ph.D. in Serbiana, with thanks to Fraser: The news that a group of mujahadeens headed for Osama bin Laden’s jihad were captured on the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan would be nothing new, had the Pakistani […]
Rohmat said he joined Jemaah Islamiyah knowing it fostered “pure Islamic teachings”
“Terror Suspect Details Training, Plots,” from ABC News, with thanks to Nicolei: MANILA, Philippines – A terror suspect on Wednesday said the southern Philippines has become a major training ground for regional terror group Jemaah Islamiyah graduating 23 bomb experts just days ago and a refuge for Indonesians involved in major attacks, including the 2002 […]
Japan Warns Visitors To Indonesia On Terrorism – Kyodo
From the Dow Jones Newswire, : NEW YORK – Japan’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday warned Japanese citizens planning to visit Indonesia of potential terror threats during a three- day Easter holiday beginning Friday, the Kyodo news agency reports. The ministry advised Japanese visitors to Indonesia to stay away from crowded places such as shopping malls […]