I didn’t post anything about the closing of the Baltimore Tunnel yesterday because the press and authorities were, as usual, so tight-lipped about who actually issued the threat. But this AP story points toward jihadists — again: BALTIMORE (AP) — Despite questions about the credibility of a threat to detonate vehicles full of explosives, officials […]
Archives for 2005
Iraqis seek aid without crosses
Help us, but only on our terms. Conform to the dhimmi laws forbidding public display of crosses. Your display of what you value and who you are is offensive to us, even as we receive aid from you. From the Washington Times, with thanks to Twostellas: BAGHDAD — The president of the Iraqi Red Crescent […]
Appeals court hears ‘Islamic indoctrination’ case
I was an expert witness in this case on its first go-round, so I am following the outcome of the appeal with great interest. Someday I hope to be able to write about this case and its implications. From WND, with thanks to JC: A case brought by parents and children challenging a California school […]
Jihad comes to Trinidad
Killing for Allah even in Trinidad. “The 4th Bomb attack on Trinidad in recent months,” from Black Britain, with thanks to Susan: The bombs was described as being of “˜low density”, however it was reported that 7 people were injured due to the explosion outside the popular nightspot, “˜Smokey and Bunty.” The frequently attended nightspot […]
Bangladesh judge hurt in bomb attack
Bangladesh jihad update from Reuters, with thanks to Nicolei: DHAKA (Reuters) – A trial court judge in northeastern Bangladesh was wounded in a bomb attack by a suspected Islamic militant, police said on Wednesday. The attack on Tuesday came a day after police charged two top Islamist militant leaders for masterminding serial bombings in the […]
‘Illegal trial will turn a new page for the Jihad’
The Ba’athists employ jihad rhetoric, just as Saddam himself did when he was in power. From AFP, with thanks to the Constantinopolitan Irredentist: Nicosia – Saddam Hussein’s ousted Ba’ath party called on supporters in Iraq to step up attacks on US and Iraqi forces as his trial starts today, according to an Internet statement…. “This […]
Iraq: We are fighting for an Islamic State, says Al-Qaeda in Iraq
Al-Qaeda issues a helpful statement of its intentions for those who do not read Jihad Watch. Of course, Sharia is already part of the Iraqi Constitution, so why do they oppose it? From AKI, with thanks to Sr. Soph: Baghdad, 18 Oct. (AKI) – Al-Qaeda in Iraq, the terror group led by Jordanian militant Abu […]
Iran Arrests 20 Over Bombing Blamed on UK
Is Britain waging a secret counter-jihad in Iran? From Reuters, with thanks to all who sent this in: TEHRAN (Reuters) – Iran said on Tuesday it had arrested more than 20 people in connection with deadly weekend bombings in southern Iran which the government has blamed on Britain. Saturday’s blasts outside a shopping mall in […]
Sudan rejects laws on women rights which contradict Islam
Sharia Alert from Sudan, from the Sudan Tribune with thanks to Twostellas: Oct 17, 2005 (KHARTOUM)”” The Sudanese government has affirmed that it has reservations on some articles of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), particularly those which contradict Islam. The minister of justice, Mohamed Ali al-Maradi, said […]
Earthquake could benefit madrassas
The recent earthquake in South Asia which has killed thousands and laid waste to the regional infrastructure could end up benefiting the area madrassa system. With so many government schools having been destroyed, localities may need to take the initiative in order to educate their own children. Able and more than willing are the local […]